For Popcorn That Tastes Even Better Than the Movie Theater’s, I Use This Secret Ingredient
I have been on a real popcorn kick lately. Freshly popped in the microwave or eaten straight out of a bag, I’m happy however it comes. Usually, I like the buttered kind with plenty of salt (this chef-approved popcorn salt is incredible), but lately, I’ve been experimenting with adding new flavors.
My current favorite? Winona Pure’s Garlic Butter Popcorn Seasoning Spray. I would’ve never thought to spray garlic butter on my popcorn before, but now I can’t stop.
What’s So Great About Winona Pure’s Garlic Butter Popcorn Seasoning Spray?
Winona Pure exclusively makes popcorn sprays in four different flavors: Theater Style, Garlic Butter, Caramel, and Hot Sauce. I have tried all four flavors in a very scientific experiment (spraying them all onto salted bagged popcorn and tasting them), and Garlic Butter is a true standout. That said, Caramel is amazing for those who love sweet popcorn, and Theater Style tastes like the liquid butter you can drizzle on your popcorn at the movie theater.
The Garlic Butter Popcorn Seasoning Spray contains just five ingredients — non-GMO canola oil, natural flavor, garlic oil, onion oil, and annatto for color — and is sold in packs of two, three, and six. You can also find theatre style and garlic butter in stock at Walmart, starting at $4.97. Plus, it’s great for more than just popcorn; you can use it to add flavor to potato chips, roasted chicken, baked salmon, and more.
My Honest Review of Winona Pure’s Garlic Butter Popcorn Seasoning Spray
As a classic movie theater popcorn person, I never imagined spraying garlicky oil onto my popcorn and loving it even more. But it works! The garlic flavor is strong and savory and has some added oomph from the onion oil. Then that buttery note balances it all out, so the garlic and onion aren’t too sharp.
The seasoning spray comes out in a single line for more of a drizzle than a mist. I spray it onto my batch of popcorn, which stays nice and crispy, then toss it all around to evenly coat every kernel before snacking. Every time I think I’m done, I go back in for a couple more pieces. It tastes just like my favorite garlic sauce from a major pizza chain.
On the back of the bottle, there are suggestions for other ways to use this spray (“popcorn, steak, chicken, fish, veggies, or wherever your imagination takes you”). I haven’t tried any of these just yet, but I’m thinking of spraying some onto my favorite frozen pizza next.
Buy: Winona Pure Garlic Butter Popcorn Seasoning Spray, $19.00 for 2 (5-ounce) bottles at Amazon
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This post originally appeared on The Kitchn. See it there: For Popcorn That Tastes Even Better Than the Movie Theater’s, I Use This Secret Ingredient