Instructions

Step 1: Open the silicone popcorn popper and determine your batch size.

1. Get your silicone popcorn popper and expand to full size. There are two lines at the bottom, the top is for bigger batches, and the lower line is for smaller ones. I'd recommend trying a smaller batch for your first use, just to get the hang of it and have more even popping capacity.
   
2. Get your kernels out to prepare for the next step.
   

Step two: fill kernels to the line for the desired amount. 

1. Pour your popcorn kernels into the microwave popcorn bowl to the line for the desired amount. I'd recommend erroring on the side of just under the line than over.
   
   

Step three: Prepare butter/Butter Flavored Oil

1. Real butter tastes fantastic and works great for your first time! But I'd highly recommend getting some natural butter-flavored coconut oil. It's easy, vegan, and most people prefer the taste!
2. For butter: get 1-1.5 TBSP of real butter and slice into thin slices/smaller cubes. This helps it melt more evenly.
   For butter-flavored oil: Scoop about 1.5 TBSP of butter-flavored oil for a small batch of popcorn.
3. Place on top of kernels and keep the lid off for the next phase. 
   

Step 4: Melt the butter/coconut oil to evenly coat the kernels

1. Consider this a pre-cook step. We're just trying to melt the butter/coconut oil but not cook the kernels. Be sure to keep the lid off, and cook on high for about 30 seconds. The goal is to just barely melt the butter or oil. If you need more time, add 15 additional seconds.
   

Step 4: Season the Kernels

1. Once the butter/oil is at last mostly melted, remove the silicone popcorn popper from the microwave. Get a spoon and stir to coat kernels evenly with butter.
   Add salt to taste (I do about an 1/8 tsp (5 shaker shakes) to start with) and stir again. 
   

Step 5: Pop the popcorn

1. Grab the silicone lid. Put the lid on top of the bowl (loosely, and towards the top where it naturally falls). Every microwave is different, so be sure to read the note below. But for most, you'll want to pop for 3 minutes on high. *You can also use the popcorn button on your microwave and pop like a stand 3-ounce popcorn bag. If you're making a smaller batch, that timing is usually perfect.
   
   IMPORTANT NOTE:
   Listen until you hear kernels popping longer than 3 seconds apart, and stop your microwave. It’s better to leave some kernels than having burnt pieces. You'll also get a feel for the perfect timing for your microwave. Some run hot and pop a little faster. Some may need an additional 30 seconds-1 minute to fully pop. But just be careful to avoid burning and ruining your batch.
   
   

Step 5: Final Seasoning and Enjoy!

1. Remove from microwave and taste to see if you need any more salt. Some people love to melt more fresh butter to drizzle on top. You can also add any other flavors/seasonings to finish your popcorn.
   
2. Serve and enjoy delicious fresh popcorn!