Mighty Salt™ Popcorn
Mighty Salt™ Popcorn is a flavorful, wholesome snack made from scratch with just a few ingredients and a lot of crunch. Using Mighty Salt™, a premium Umami flavored salt, this recipe transforms everyday popcorn into a gourmet treat with elevated taste and texture.
To prepare, start by heating 2–3 tablespoons of a high-smoke-point oil like avocado, coconut, or canola oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Drop in a few popcorn kernels and cover. Once they pop, turn off the burner, remove the pot from the heat and pour in the rest of the popcorn kernels. Cover the pot again, and give the pot a little shake to distribute the kernels evenly. Let the pot rest for 1 minute to make sure the oil doesn’t get too hot before the kernels are ready to pop. Turn the heat back up to medium, put the pot back onto the burner and continue cooking the popcorn, carefully shimmying the pot occasionally to cook the kernels evenly. Once the kernels start popping, tip the lid just a little to allow steam to escape.
Transfer the freshly popped popcorn to a large mixing bowl. While still warm, drizzle with 1–2 tablespoons of melted butter or a light coating of olive oil—this helps Mighty Salt™ stick to every bite. Sprinkle ½ to 1 teaspoon of Mighty Salt™ over the popcorn, adjusting the amount to taste. Toss well to evenly distribute the salt and flavor.
Mighty Salt™ enhances the natural taste of popcorn with its crisp, clean saltiness and a delicious punch of savory, offering a satisfying balance without overpowering. It’s a healthier and more flavorful alternative to overly processed microwave varieties, and perfect for movie nights, parties, or quick snacks. Plus it’s a fun and easy way to make popcorn with kids!
Optional add-ins like cracked black pepper, chili powder, or Weber™ Garlic Parmesan Seasoning can create endless variations while keeping Mighty Salt™ as the star. Quick to make and endlessly customizable, this Mighty Salt™ Popcorn recipe is a pantry staple for snack lovers who crave flavor, crunch, and a touch of gourmet flair. Serve for movie night and make a movie night charcuterie board with our delicious Mighty Salt™ Soft Pretzel Bites!
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Mighty Salt™ Popcorn
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Canola Oil
- ½ cup Popcorn Kernels
- 1 tbsp Butter melted
- Mighty Salt™
Instructions
- Put a large saucepan over medium heat and combine the oil and two popcorn kernels. Cover the pot and wait for the kernels to pop. This may take a few minutes.
- Once the two kernels pop, turn off the burner, remove the pot from the heat and pour in the rest of the popcorn kernels. Cover the pot again, and give the pot a little shake to distribute the kernels evenly. Let the pot rest for 1 minute to make sure the oil doesn’t get too hot before the kernels are ready to pop.
- Turn the heat back up to medium, put the pot back onto the burner and continue cooking the popcorn, carefully shimmying the pot occasionally to cook the kernels evenly. Once the kernels start popping, tip the lid just a little to allow steam to escape.
- Continue cooking until the popping sound slows to about one pop per every few seconds.
- Remove the lid and pour the popcorn into your serving bowl. Pour melted butter and sprinkle the popcorn with a couple pinches of Mighty Salt™. Enjoy!
