Canadian Popcorn Seasoning Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is the best seasoning for popcorn? ›

Butter & salt, but grated Parmesan cheese & melted butter works well. If I want something sweet, I would enjoy coating my popcorn with caramel and any nut, preferably macadamia. For savory, I prefer coating the popcorn with melted butter, garlic powder, dried parsley and some salt, sometimes cheese.

You need some kind of oil to keep powders to stick to popcorn. I tend to use clarified butter (also known as ghee) as it gives that buttery taste. If you have a large bowl or bucket for your popcorn, just toss it with some kind of oil (butter, olive oil, vegetable oil, etc.) and then add your seasoning.

You add seasoning after popping the popcorn. However, keep in mind to always add your seasoning while the popcorn is still hot. That way, moisture residue from popping steam will help your seasoning stick to the popcorn.

We also checked in with one of our customers, Gary P, and he said coconut oil is his secret weapon for his popcorn machine. “This coconut oil is great for popping popcorn. The oil scoops out perfectly and melts for perfect coating of the kernels. The result is just great tasting popcorn,” said Gary.

Classic Butter - Classic buttered popcorn is the most popular flavor and a fan favorite. It's perfect for movie nights and a snack to enjoy anytime. Kettle Corn - Kettle corn is a delicious mix of sweet and salty flavors. It's a perfect snack for those who like a little bit of both.

Ghee is excellent for seasoning your popcorn without making it soggy since it retains its wonderful nutty, buttery flavor while having a very low moisture level.

Instead, these two key ingredients give movie theater popcorn its signature taste and smell: popcorn popping oil and popcorn seasoning. Yup, it's that simple. Popcorn popping oils come in a few varieties, including pure coconut oil or a blend of canola oil.

Before you pour melted butter over your freshly popped popcorn, stop! Consider clarifying that butter. Clarified butter is an easy, quick way to get that theater-butter flavor without getting soggy popcorn.

Microwave the butter until it melts; about 30 seconds if whipped and 1 minute if cold. Place the popcorn you just popped into a bowl. Take out butter and pour over the microwave popcorn. Toss the popcorn to allow the butter to coat it evenly.

The flavor all comes down to one ingredient: Flavacol. You've likely never heard of Flavacol because, really, only movie theaters use it. Essentially, it's butter-flavored salt. It's a really fine, bright orange powder that adds that buttery flavor you crave and the signature yellow color.

Can dogs eat popcorn? ›

Dogs can eat popcorn as long as it's plain and air-popped popcorn, and only eaten in moderation. However, any added seasonings we love to slather on top which can be bad for dogs, and you shouldn't feed them this type of popcorn.

Yes absolutely – it makes the best buttered popcorn if you do it this way. Be sure to shake it so the butter is evenly distributed throughout the kernels.

The flavor all comes down to one ingredient: Flavacol. You've likely never heard of Flavacol because, really, only movie theaters use it. Essentially, it's butter-flavored salt. It's a really fine, bright orange powder that adds that buttery flavor you crave and the signature yellow color.

It's a personal preference—and there are certainly people who eat both and wouldn't even notice the difference.” AMC, Regal, and Marcus theaters use coconut oil, while Cinemark opts for canola, and other regional chains use a blend.

Some spices that go perfectly with popcorn include garlic salt, Dash™ Spicy Jalapeño Seasoning Blend and even brown sugar.

Most commonly, it is all in the way that the kernels are prepared and popped that helps the finished product to taste the way it does in the theater. Some place their kernels in coconut and canola oil before popping them, which gives them a unique taste and helps make them sweet.