One of the biggest favorite snack of millions of people.
Popcorn
Millions of people around the world consume popcorn daily. If only they knew how much better it is in an Instant Pot!
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Ghee or unrefined coconut oil Extra virgin coconut oil is best.
- 1 tsp Salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 Cup Popcorn Kernels
- 2 tbsp Chocolate or Vanilla protein powder OPTIONAL
Instructions
- Press Sauté on the Instant Pot, then press Adjust until the light is on “More”. Add 2 tablespoons of ghee and cover the pot (preferably with a see-through lid).
- When Instant Pot says hot and ghee is melted, add salt and stir or swirl the pot to mix it in well with the ghee (the pot isn't very hot at this point so I simply lift the pot out and swirl it to combine).
- Add 3 popcorn kernels. When at least 2 of them have popped, add ½ cup of popcorn kernels and place lid on top
- Lift inner pot out and swirl the kernels for 30 seconds to coat them with the salt and butter and to warm them up.
- Return pot to the base. Adjust lid so there is a small space for steam to escape. Popcorn will start popping after 3 – 4 minutes and will continue to pop for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the liner (I use a hand towel if it's too hot) and shake the pot from side to side once during this time so the kernels don’t burn. Once the popping has slowed down and there is about 5 seconds between each pop, unplug the Instant Pot and allow it to sit covered for about 2 minutes to cool.
- Lift pot from the base, swirl and toss with the lid on. Remove the lid and DEVOUR.
- (optional) Add Chocolate or Vanilla Protein Powder, sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the powder over the popcorn, put lid on pot and shake and swirl to coat the popcorn. Healthy Sweet and Salty Popcorn! Yum!
Notes
It is of critical important not to use low smoking point oil such as Canola oil, Olive oil etc as the oil will burn. Be sure to use an oil with a high smoking point, such as Coconut oil. We have found Extra Virgin Coconut oil to be the best oil for this recipe to be a success.