Are you craving popcorn? When the dark evenings creep in, it's really cozy to curl up on the sofa with a bowl of freshly popped popcorn in front of a movie to create a cinema feel at home. Popping popcorn in the microwave or in a popcorn machine are two options, but there is something truly special about popcorn popped in a pot. Here we share our five best tips for popping perfectly crispy popcorn in a pot - just like at the cinema.
Hur poppar man popcorn i kastrull?
That it would be difficult to pop popcorn in a pot is a myth, or at least as long as you do it the right way. The fact is that with the right tools, it is actually quite simple, but above all very tasty! All you need is some popcorn kernels, a good saucepan with lid and a little salt for seasoning. It's not harder than that! Whether you need a pot specifically for popcorn or for other cooking, you will find the perfect pot with us at Dorre!
Ingredients:
1 dl popcorn kernels
2 tbsp cooking fat (butter or oil)
Gör såhär:
- Take a pot with a lid and cover the bottom of the pot with cooking fat
- Heat the pot on medium heat or about 75% of maximum power and add three popcorn kernels. When they start popping, pour in the rest of the corn kernels and put on the lid. Note! Be careful not to burn yourself when pouring in the kernels.
- Shake the pot a few times so that no popcorn burns.
- Shut off the plate when it starts popping properly and let the last popcorns pop on residual heat.
- Remove the pot from the stove when the popcorn is ready.
- Pour into a bowl and salt to taste.
- Serve and enjoy!
Pop popcorn in a pot with butter or oil
To get really crispy popcorn when popping in a pot, it is common to use butter, oil, or some other cooking fat. Both butter and oil work well, but what is the actual difference between them?
Oil has a higher smoke point than butter. This means that oils such as rapeseed or olive oil can withstand higher temperatures and are therefore less likely to burn easily. Butter, on the other hand, gives the popcorn a good flavor, but since butter contains water, the steam can make the popcorn less crispy compared to using oil.
For best results, we recommend popping popcorn in oil and then adding butter afterwards for flavor. To achieve both flavor and crispiness at the same time, you can also combine butter and oil in the pot before popping.
5 Tips! How to make perfect popcorn in a pot
Tips 1. Use both butter and oil when popping popcorn for an extra crispy result.
Tips 2. Shake the pot occasionally while the popcorn is popping to prevent any popcorn or kernels from burning.
Tips 3. Let the lid be slightly ajar or remove it completely when about half of the popcorn has popped. This releases steam and prevents the popcorn from becoming soggy from condensation.
Tips 4. Test with about three popcorn kernels before pouring in the rest to ensure that the cooking fat and pot have reached the right temperature.
Tips 5. Wait to salt the popcorn until they are done. If you salt directly in the pot before the kernels have popped, it can affect the result and give a poorer texture.
Poppa popcorn i vatten
Do you have neither butter nor oil at home but are really craving popcorn? No worries! You can actually pop popcorn in a pot without oil or butter, and instead pop popcorn in water. You do it exactly the same way as if you were using fat, but simply replace the fat with water. Smart, right?
Ingredients:
1 dl popcorn kernels
2 tbsp water
Gör såhär:
- Heat a pot with a lid over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of water.
- Add the popcorn kernels when the water has started to boil and put on the lid.
- Shake the pot occasionally to avoid the popcorn or kernels from burning.
- Remove the pot from the heat when the popcorn has stopped popping and pour into a bowl.
- Since the popcorn does not get any flavor from the water, you can add butter and salt, or other seasonings to achieve the desired taste.
Here you can find more tips for delicious snacks for a cozy evening!