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Movie theater popcorn is so delicious. The trouble is, the top quarter of the carton is almost always the saltiest and most buttery, and the popcorn gets drier toward the bottom. Unless, that is, you know the secret to perfect movie theater popcorn. Caramel Popcorn
Whether you’re headed to the movies this weekend or taking advantage of AMC’s $5 ticket offer, these tricks will make sure you get the best popcorn every time.
The trick to perfect popcorn depends primarily on the added ingredients: butter and salt—or whatever other popcorn seasoning you use. While the popped corn has some flavor on its own, butter adds essential moisture and richness, and salt or powdered seasonings keep corn from being bland. The trouble is, neither butter nor salt will permeate every kernel if you add them to a full container.
This is what’s really in movie theater popcorn butter.
To evenly distribute butter, ask the snack bar worker to fill the bucket halfway with popcorn, stop to add butter, add the rest of the popcorn, and finish with a second round of butter. It’s the perfect accompaniment to our favorite food movies.
Here’s a foolproof trick for evenly disbursed salt: Order the popcorn served in a container one size larger than your order. The extra headspace in the tub gives you room to toss the popcorn. Add a dash of salt, shake the tub thoroughly, and repeat as often as you like. This should send salt all the way down to the bottom of the tub.
If you have access to the butter pump, you can try this hack for movie theater popcorn. Just grab a straw, stick it into the popcorn bucket and let the butter flow through it. Then move the straw around to distribute the butter evenly.
Of course, you can also just make your own at home for a great night in…or maybe even sneak it into the theater. The best method is to make popcorn on the stovetop, and don’t forget everything else you need for a movie night!
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