Instant Pot Popcorn

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This was SO good (I usually do air popped, which is kind of rubbery). This tastes awesome, and it’s more work, but the texture is also great.
I used this recipe as a basis:

https://dontmesswithmama.com/instant-pot-popcorn/
I had to use my big one for this to work, but basically, you turn the instant pot onto saute and hit adjust until it is high (I just hit my saute button more than once and it changes the heat). Then, you let it sit for about 5 minutes to heat up. Then, you add 2 Tbs of oil, I did canola, and it should be shimmery hot. Then, you add 1/2 cup of kernels, and push them around with a spatula for about 30 seconds.  Then you put a clear lid on and wait about 2 minutes. Then, it starts to pop. And it takes about 4 minutes to get most of it popped (you kind of have to glance through the lid). Then, you turn the heat off, let it sit 30 seconds, and enjoy.

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  1. thejohnmfamilyAugust 16, 2019 at 9:32 PM

    An alternate method is to put 3 tbs of canola oil in a big pot and add 3 kernels. Cover. Put it on the high end of medium heat, and when you hear them pop, you add `1/2 cup of kernels, stir around for about 30 seconds, put the lid back on, and then shake every so often. When it stops popping, you are done, and this makes about 14 cups.

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  2. thejohnmfamilyNovember 16, 2019 at 5:00 PM

    You need to heat the oil before you add most of the kernels, hence the adding just 3 at a time. You stir with the oil, and then just shake every so often.

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