Homemade Microwave Popcorn
From 10gallonhat 18 years agoIngredients
- 1/4 cup popcorn kernels shopping list
- 1 tsp olive oil shopping list
- 1/2 tsp salt shopping list
- 1 Brown Lunch Bag shopping list
- 1 Stapler and 2 staples shopping list
How to make it
- In a small bowl, mix together all the ingredients, so that the kernels are coated nicely with the oil and salt.
- Pour the kernels into the bottom of the lunch bag.
- Make two 1/2 inch folds from the top of the bag creating a seal.
- Using Two Staples (no more, no less!) staple the bag shut.
- Lay the bag on its side - allowing the kernels to spread out in a single layer.
- Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes.
- When the kernels are popping only more than every 3 seconds - it is done. Anymore and it will burn!
- Carefully remove the popcorn from the bag - there will be lots of hot steam.
- Flavor the popcorn with anything you like and enjoy!
- (**Note**) Putting metal in the microwave is not safe, but two staples is not enough metal to cause any unwanted problems. This has been tested and confirmed by several sources, so this method is considered safe.

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Reviewed by 25 people-
I've been making variations of this since I saw the show where AB did this - awesome alternative to store bought. And the flavor combos are endless. Great post!! =)
lunasea in Orlando loved it
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You rock!! Alton to the rescue, as always- I obviously haven't seen that episode. Thanks sooo much! Great post.
hollymayb in Baltimore loved it
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I like the idea but am terrified of the staples in the micro!
Trying this right now....lol
Edit: Couldn't bring myself to use staples...used some masking tape instead....
Awesome popcorn!mrtnzangel8 in SW loved it
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