While this might not seem like a recipe in every sense of the word, it truly is a recipe for "The Perfect Popcorn!"
It all starts with a good popcorn popper, and the West Bend Stir Crazy 6-Quart Electric Popcorn Popper is it for me. It's easy to use, clean up, and makes fabulous popcorn!
I've owned my share of popcorn poppers over the years. And I have to say that Stir Crazy by West Bend is my favorite.
I've also tried my fair share of yellow and white popcorn. I think white popcorn pops up lighter and crispier than yellow popcorn and has excellent flavor.
The following recipe is designed specifically for the Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper. If you're using a different style popper, make the necessary adjustments and follow the instructions for your machine.
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 cup Orville Redenbacher's Gourmet White Popping Corn
1 teaspoon sea salt, more or less to taste
Add the oil and popcorn kernels to the Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper. Place the lid over the base (removing the small plastic top to allow the steam to escape), plug the popcorn popper into an electrical outlet, and turn the machine on. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for popping the popcorn.
When all of the popcorn has popped, unplug the popper, replace the small plastic top, and carefully turn the popcorn popper upside down, inverting the popcorn into the cover. (the lid/cover now serves as a popcorn bowl). Season with sea salt and enjoy it immediately.
If you prefer your popcorn buttered, melt two to four tablespoons of Miyoko's Cultured Butter (or other vegan butter) in a small saucepan. Place the popcorn in a large paper grocery sack. Add the melted butter and salt, fold down the top of the bag, and shake vigorously until all is combined. Return the popcorn to the bowl and enjoy.
Other Topping Ideas:
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Nutritional Yeast
- Nutritional Yeast and Smoked Paprika Blend
- Nutritional Yeast and Cumin Blend
- Chili Powder and Lime Zest
- Garlic, Rosemary, Sage, and Thyme Blend
- Vegan Parmesan and Rosemary Blend
The possibilities are endless!
