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Maple pepper, chili lime, lemon brown butter + more! Kick back with a movie this weekend and pop up something extra delicious
Not only is popcorn a healthy alternative to snacks like potato chips, it’s also simple to make and customizable to every taste bud and occasion. Ideal for everyday snacking or a special movie night, the possibilities of homemade popcorn are endless. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get popping!
Angie Quaale, food expert and owner of Well Seasoned Gourmet Food Store, shares some of her favourite popcorn recipes and the three most important rules of thumb when it comes to making homemade popcorn.
1. Pop it old-school
Air poppers make popping corn super easy, but you don’t need any special equipment to make good popcorn at home—you can do it on the stove in a pot. Just be sure to use a heavy-bottomed pot deep enough to accommodate the popped corn so it doesn’t blow off the lid.
2. Fat matters
The fat you use to pop your corn is key. Butter and extra virgin olive oil will burn at the high temperature it takes to pop the corn so avoid those. However, experiment with other types of fat that tolerate the high heat like: bacon fat, duck fat, grapeseed oil or peanut oil. Even clarified butter will work since it is the milk solids that burn at high heat. Experiment and have some fun!
3. Toppings and seasoning varieties are endless
Popcorn is a perfect vessel for flavour. The key to seasoning is to do it while it is still warm and to add your seasoning as you’re melting the butter so it will distribute evenly among the kernels. Don’t hesitate to add a mix in or two—chocolate peanuts, pretzels, almonds, toasted coconut—this turns regular old popcorn into dinner.
Here are six tasty ways to spice up your popcorn…
While sweet popcorn is delicious, savory varieties are always appreciated. There is nothing more savory than this Rosemary Parmesan Popcorn. The cheese and fresh herbs are the perfect balance when you crave a salty snack. Once you start, it’s nearly impossible to stop. It’s just that good.
Savoury Favourites Maple Pepper spice blends are a delicious way to add a twist to tried-and-true recipes. The collection is gluten-free and made right here in Canada. I mean maple… you can’t get much more Canadian than that. With four varieties: original, curry, chipotle and garlic, there is a little something for every popcorn lover’s taste bud!
Bacon, eh? This is another gourmet popcorn recipe that shouts Canada! Make a batch of this salty, sweet and incredibly indulgent gourmet popcorn that’s great for celebrating Canada’s 150th year.
This gourmet popcorn is zesty and delicious. Best of all, it’s incredibly simple to make and even more tasty when served alongside a glass of wine.
Three ingredients. Yes, that’s it. Only three ingredients to create some of the most decadent popcorn you will ever taste. The duck fat lends such delicious flavour that there’s no need for butter, and we promise you will never hear us say that again. Well Seasoned stocks duck fat in our freezer for your convenience since most don’t typically have duck fat in the kitchen. And if you do, we’re coming over for dinner!
Don’t be deceived! Lemon and buttery popcorn are the perfect combination. Salty, sweet and tangy—this popcorn is full of flavour and is incredibly simple to make.