Stovetop Popcorn with Daily Ration

Popcorn has always been a snack that feels like fun. The popping sound, the smell that fills the kitchen, and the way everyone grabs a handful before it even makes it to the bowl — it’s as much about the experience as it is the food.

This stovetop popcorn recipe keeps it simple: olive oil, kernels, a pinch of salt, and a sprinkle of Sunday Dinner’s Daily Ration. That mix of garlic, smoked paprika, and pepper turns plain popcorn into a savory snack you’ll crave. It’s quick, easy, and way better than anything from a bag. It's perfect for movie nights, game days, or just keeping little hands busy in the kitchen.

Stovetop Popcorn with Daily Ration

Fresh stovetop popcorn popped in olive oil and finished with Sunday Dinner’s Daily Ration. Smoky, garlicky, and perfectly savory, this easy homemade popcorn is made for movie nights, game days, or anytime you need a quick crunchy snack.

Prep: 5 min | Cook: 5 min | Total: 10 min | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• ¼ cup olive oil

• ½ cup popcorn kernels

• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

• 2 teaspoons Sunday Dinner Daily Ration

Instructions

1. Heat the oil. Add the olive oil and 2–3 popcorn kernels to a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Cover and heat over medium heat.

2. Add the popcorn. Once the test kernels pop, add the remaining popcorn kernels. Cover the pot and give it a gentle shake to coat the kernels in oil.

3. Let it pop. Continue cooking over medium heat, gently shaking the pot occasionally so the kernels don't burn. Keep the lid slightly vented to allow steam to escape.

4. Listen for the slowdown. When the popping slows to several seconds between pops, remove the pot from the heat.

5. Immediately transfer the warm popcorn to a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and Daily Ration, tossing well so the seasoning is evenly distributed.

6. Dig in. Taste and add another light sprinkle of Daily Ration if needed. Serve while it's warm and crispy.

A Few Notes

• Use a pot with plenty of room, the kernels expand quickly once they start popping.

• Shaking the pot occasionally helps prevent kernels on the bottom from burning.

• Season the popcorn while it's still warm so the Daily Ration sticks.

• For a cheesy version, add nutritional yeast along with the Daily Ration.

• If your family likes a bolder flavor, put the Daily Ration on the table and let everyone add an extra shake to their own bowl.

Approximate Nutrition

Per serving: 180 calories | 10g fat | 20g carbohydrates | 3g protein | 260mg sodium

Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on the amount of oil and seasoning used.

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Made with Daily Ration

Our put-it-on-everything seasoning salt turns a pot of freshly popped popcorn into a smoky, garlicky, savory snack that's dangerously easy to keep eating.

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