It is an oil that should be used over medium heat. Coconut oil corn is just amazing and I want to make these STAT! Required fields are marked *, The information found here has not been approved by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. There wasn’t GMO sweet corn until year before last. And here is my post about popcorn and GMOs, Affiliate Disclosures, Disclaimers, Privacy Policy, Terms and Conditions page. But most of all, they love the memories made, shared and treasured and it’s all thanks to a meal shared together with loved ones. I also make my own popcorn but have never used coconut oil to make it. Join our family as we cook, bake, and enjoy time together in the kitchen. The healthy saturated fats in coconut oil can boost fat burning and provide your body and brain with quick energy. I’m going to try making it for my family. My question is about cleaning it. . Here is what I found: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Condensed_milk, So there really is no good substitute for it, eh? My roommate and I had it down to an art form. Great idea! Which is ok by me, I love having those unplugged moments with the girls. My theory was the holes at the top would keep the popcorn from getting soggy. i also just have an All-Clad stainless pot, with a lid, so how would i stir it without getting popcorn popped at me? … And sadly I had never even had it until I was all grown up! I don’t have a crank-top popper either, so I’m curious to hear how those braver than I am fare using a regular pan. Sure, that Dorito flavored popcorn was delicious, but sometimes the flavor can be a bit overwhelming. Yum! https://www.culinarydistrict.com/Search?search=muscovado, https://www.wildernessfamilynaturals.com/product/natural-sweeteners-granulated-sweeteners/MUSC1.php, Anne Marie, where did you find the muscovado? and then I’ll unplug from my own needs and social life and just focus on having fun with two girls that are growing up way too fast. Haven’t tried to clean the pan yet but the popcorn turned out great! Just put the lid on your pot, let it pop, and when the popping slows down, remove from the heat. I just found some moths and larvae in my organic popcorn (stored in a rubbermaid container) Is this just the cost of doing business with organic produce? Is there a store in your area that sells it or did you have to go online? In a Whirley Popcorn Popper or in a large pot with a lid, heat the coconut oil over medium-high heat. It will take a minute for the kernals to start popping, then continue moving the kettle until the popping slows. Great idea to use coconut oil! Tried it tonight with only 1 T. of sugar and Katie was right, it still tastes SO good! Brenda, the coconut oil is a bit noticeable, but I love how it makes it taste! I like the maple syrup idea, would you add that while its cooking? Now to try kettle corn today! I’ve never thought to make it at home. And how was it in your coffee? OOPS I forgot to paste the link w/ the recipe I referred to: https://www.aliciakachmar.com/blog/life/homemade-kettle-corn-cheap-and-easy/. Anyways, it turned out pretty well. These may include posts with an endorsement, recommendation, testimonial and/or link to any products or services from this blog or social media posts, as well as other paid sponsor links, but there is no additional cost to you. It’s 7 am here in LA. Don’t have a designated stovetop popper so I use a stainless steel, heavy bottom, pasta pot. I’ll figure it out though. Cover and stir or shake the pan until the popping slows down. Sorry to be so slow…, Your email address will not be published. It tastes EXACTLY like brown sugar — except it’s even more rich and flavorful. I’ll summarize what I did: I put the coconut oil in and heated with a kernal or two and waited for the kernels to pop, like you suggested. Most corn in the US in genetically modified, and that should be avoided. My hubby won’t do coconut oil either but he will devour it this way.