Homemade Old Bay popcorn! This easy stovetop popcorn recipe is prepared from corn kernels on the stove, then tossed with melted butter and signature Old Bay seasoning for a delicious kick.
Recipe by Laura / A Beautiful Plate on July 15, 2014
Total time: PT5M
Rating
4.75 stars (12 reviews)
Keywords
old bay popcorn, stovetop popcorn recipe
Ingredients
2 tablespoons (30 mL) safflower oil
½ cup yellow corn kernels
2 tablespoons (30 g) unsalted butter (melted)
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
Categories
Recipes
Cuisine
American
Steps
Place the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl, cover, and melt in the microwave. Set aside at room temperature.
Heat the oil in a large saucepot (5 quarts in size) over medium-high heat. Once the oil is heated, add 3 to 4 kernels of corn, cover the pot, and wait until they have popped. Immediately add the remaining popcorn kernels, and cover the pot tightly with a lid again.
Once the popping begins, immediately reduce the heat to medium or medium-low. Holding the lid closed with one hand, and holding the handle of the pot with the other, shake the pan back and forth as the popcorn begins to pop. Continue to do this until the popping slows down significantly and remove the popcorn from the heat.
Dump the popcorn in a large bowl, drizzle with the melted butter and toss together until well distributed. Add the Old Bay seasoning, and continue to toss the popcorn until it is evenly coated with the spice mixture. Serve immediately.
