Made with Ryan’s Organic Popcorn and finished with a punchy peri‑peri seasoning, this homemade popcorn is crisp, flavorful, and ready in minutes. Add butter for a richer snack, olive oil for a lighter finish, or personalize it with Parmesan, nutritional yeast, lime zest, or herbs for your perfect flavor pairing.
METHOD
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan with 3 popcorn kernels over medium-high heat until shimmering. Watch for the kernels to pop, as soon as they do, the oil is ready (quickly remove the 3 popcorns, so they don’t burn).
- Add the rest of the popcorn kernels and cover the pan. Shake the pan to make sure the kernels are in one single layer. Cook, covered, over medium-high heat, listening for the kernels to all begin to pop, gently shake the pan back and forth a couple times. (It helps to keep a small opening at the top to allow for venting so the popcorn does not turn soggy).
- Once the popping has slowed down to one pop every few seconds, the popcorn is ready (it helps if your saucepan lid is glass like this one so you can see through).
- Remove the lid and transfer the popcorn to a large bowl. Immediately drizzle with a bit of extra virgin olive oil and season generously with Kosher salt and other seasonings of your choice. Toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
Choose Your Flavour
One bowl of popcorn, endless ways to enjoy it. Whether you’re craving something cheesy, zesty, smoky or sweet, our organic popcorn and Peri Peri Seasoning make the perfect base for creating your own signature snack.
Pick your flavour lane:
- Peri Peri Parmesan
Salty, savoury and always a crowd-pleaser. Toss with melted butter, Peri Peri Seasoning and freshly grated Parmesan.
- Zesty Peri Peri Lime
Bright and refreshing with a citrusy kick. Toss with olive oil, Peri Peri Seasoning and fresh lime zest.
- Smoky Garlic Peri Peri
Deep, savoury flavours with a hint of smokiness. Toss with butter, Peri Peri Seasoning, garlic powder and smoked paprika.
- Sweet Heat Honey Butter
Buttery, sweet and just a little fiery. Toss with honey butter and a sprinkle of Peri Peri Seasoning.
- Garden Herb Peri Peri
Fresh and fragrant with Mediterranean-inspired flavours. Toss with olive oil, Peri Peri Seasoning and your favourite herbs like parsley, dill, coriander or rosemary.
- Extra Hot Match-Day Popcorn
For those who like to turn up the heat. Toss with butter, Peri Peri Seasoning and chilli flakes.
- Chocolate Drizzle Popcorn
A sweet treat for movie marathons. Finish with melted dark chocolate and a pinch of sea salt.
- Maple Cinnamon Crunch
Warm, sweet and comforting. Toss with melted butter, maple syrup and cinnamon.
- Truffle Parmesan Popcorn
The gourmet choice for parents’ movie nights. Toss with truffle oil, Parmesan and cracked black pepper.
Our advice? Make a few bowls and let everyone choose their favourite.
Notes
- Use a heavy-bottomed pan for even cooking, and watch the oil carefully! Do not leave hot oil on the stovetop unattended.
- Other popcorn seasoning options: for something sweet, try cinnamon and brown sugar. For something savory or cheesy, try adding nutritional yeast.
- Make sure the oil is heated properly. This is why we test using 2 to 3 kernels before adding the rest of the kernels in. Once the test kernels pop, you’ll know your oil is the right temperature. Remove the few popped kernels so they don’t burn and add the rest of the kernels to the pan (you can also remove the test kernels).
- To prevent the popcorn from burning, shake the pan gently a few times while the popcorn is cooking.
- How to keep popcorn from getting soggy? When the kernels begin to pop vigorously, crack the lid open slightly so there is a little room for the steam to escape (my lid has a small hole at the top for venting).
- Leftovers: You can store leftover popcorn in an airtight container for up to 4 days. If you know you won’t be using all the popcorn, season only what you’ll be using so you can store the rest plain if you like.
Source: https://www.themediterraneandish.com/stovetop-popcorn/
