Snacks
Butter Popcorn
By Ryan · Published 2026-08-06
Servings
Serves 2-4
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Difficulty
Easy
Simple, and about as good as popcorn gets.
Ingredients
- • 1/4 to 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- • 1/2 to 1 stick butter
- • Popcorn salt
Steps
- 1.Pop the kernels using your preferred method (air popper, stovetop, or microwave popper).
- 2.While the popcorn pops, melt the butter in the microwave, then let it sit for a moment so the milk solids and water separate and settle to the bottom.
- 3.Carefully pour off just the clear, separated butterfat over the popcorn, leaving the milky solids behind in the container.
- 4.Toss with popcorn salt to taste.
Notes
- • Separating the butterfat this way keeps the popcorn from getting soggy.