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Salt and Vinegar Popcorn

This Salt and Vinegar Popcorn is the perfect snack to make for family movie night or an afternoon pick me up. Super easy to make and so delicious!

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Salt and Vinegar Popcorn Recipe

Need something to satisfy that salty craving right about now? I have just the thing for you! This popcorn is out of this world and super easy to make.

You are going to love the salty flavor mixed with the tangy vinegar. It reminds me of salt and vinegar chips! Just as crunchy and addicting too.

This salt and vinegar popcorn is the perfect snack for movie night. Besides lots of butter I like a lot of salt.

If you can’t get enough of potato chips, this salt and vinegar popcorn is just what you need.

But popcorn is not just for butter and salt, I like to make my buffalo popcorn and my spicy nacho popcorn too.

Like it more on the sweet side? Check out my homemade caramel corn and this white chocolate peppermint popcorn.

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ingredients for vinegar popcorn seasoning

Ingredients Needed

Oil – Use vegetable or coconut oil to pop the kernels.

Popcorn – I like white popcorn but you can use any kernels.

Butter – Unsalted butter is the best.

Vinegar – White vinegar or white balsamic vinegar.

​Salt – I like flaky Kosher salt for this.

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How to Make Salt and Vinegar Popcorn

First: In a large pot over medium heat, heat the oil. Add three kernels to the oil. Heat until they start to pop.

Second: Add the remaining kernels. Cover and shake the pot until there are about 5-8 seconds between popping or until the majority of the kernels are popped.

Third: Remove from the heat. Place the popped kernels in a large bowl.

Fourth: Melt the butter in a small bowl. Stir in the vinegar. Drizzle over the popcorn, stirring or tossing to coat. Sprinkle with salt and enjoy!

For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

tastier than your own popcorn

How long does it last?

Once you drizzle the melted butter on the popcorn, you will need to eat it immediately or it will get soggy.

You can pop the popcorn and make the drizzle. Just keep them separately until ready to enjoy.

How do you keep popcorn from getting soggy?

You can add the melted butter and vinegar to the oil when popping and then just sprinkle with salt. You might need to increase the amount of vinegar to get a more intense flavor. 

​You can also use a powdered vinegar and sprinkle it on with the salt.

bowl of popcorn with salt and vinegar seasoning

Tapas Tips & Tricks

  • ​Use a neutral oil like sunflower oil, canola oil, or coconut oil.
  • You can also pop the popcorn in an air popper.
  • I prefer a flaky kosher salt with large flakes but you can also use sea salt.
  • Use dry kernels not microwave popcorn. The popcorn seasonings won’t stick to it.
  • Store in a popcorn tin or other airtight container.
  • Skip the vinegar in the melted butter and use vinegar seasoning (powder) like this one. It gets its tang from sodium diacetate and malic acid.

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This salt and vinegar popcorn is a fun recipe to make a give away as a gift! Plus it’s less expensive that the regular gourmet popcorn you buy at the markets.

salt and vinegar popcorn in a bowl

Salt and Vinegar Popcorn Recipe

This Salt and Vinegar Popcorn is the perfect snack to make for family movie night or an afternoon pick me up. Super easy to make and so delicious!
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Snacks to Share
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 125kcal
Author: Jennifer Stewart

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or coconut oil
  • ½ cup popcorn kernels
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • In a large pot over medium heat, heat the oil.
  • Add three kernels to the oil. Heat until they start to pop.
  • Add the remaining kernels.
  • Cover and shake the pot until there are about 5-8 seconds between popping or until the majority of the kernels are popped.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Place the popped kernels in a large bowl.
  • Melt the butter in a small bowl.
  • Stir in the vinegar.
  • Drizzle over the popcorn, stirring or tossing to coat.
  • Sprinkle with salt and enjoy!

Notes

  • ​Use a neutral oil like sunflower oil, canola oil, or coconut oil.
  • You can also pop the popcorn in an air popper.
  • I prefer a flaky kosher salt with large flakes but you can also use sea salt.
  • Use dry kernels not microwave popcorn. The popcorn seasonings won’t stick to it.
  • Store in a popcorn tin or other airtight container.
  • Skip the vinegar in the melted butter and use vinegar seasoning (powder) like this one. It gets its tang from sodium diacetate and malic acid.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 323mg | Sugar: 1g

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