Popcorn

Ok, don't laugh... but I've never made real popcorn until very recently.  However, I also never really eat popcorn, due to some jaw issues.  So I don't feel like my family has been overly contaminated by the magic created by 3 minutes in the microwave.

What you need:
1/2 cup popcorn kernels (I bought the organic from Trader Joes)
2 T Coconut Oil, room temperature
2 T Real Butter
Salt (Kosher or Sea)
Fresh Ground Pepper


How to prepare:
Follow instructions on back of bag :).  Kidding, however that is pretty much what I did.  I don't have a fancy air popper, so I made my popcorn on the stove in a Dutch Oven pot.

Place pot on stove, turn on burners so the pot can get hot.  Scoop 2 T..not overly heaping..of coconut oil into pan.  It should start to melt immediately.  You are looking for the bottom of your pan to be covered in a thin layer of oil.  If you are using a smaller or larger pan, you may need to adjust your amounts.  

Fresh Popped Popcorn

Add 3 to 4 kernels to pan and cover with lid.  Once they start to pop, add the rest of your kernels and replace lid.  Once you hear them popping, start shaking your pan (keep lid on) over the burner to help mix things up.  Continue doing this until your pan is full or you don't hear the frequent pop..pop..pop.

Melt approximately 2 T butter.  Pour over freshly popped corn, sprinkle with a salt and pepper, if you choose.  




Mix, Serve, Enjoy!