Blackstone Popcorn

Blackstone Popcorn is going to be your new favorite snack to make on the Blackstone Griddle. A few simple ingredients turn this into the BEST homemade popcorn loaded with butter and salt.

I know what you’re thinking, popcorn on the Blackstone? Well, set up your TV outside tonight for movie night or better yet, set up a projector because this easy recipe for Blackstone popcorn is one of the best discoveries we’ve made. I am pretty sure our family will never go back to a bag of microwave popcorn ever again! Movie night is so much tastier now with this crunchy classic snack and a big pan of Blackstone nachos to munch on too. And we never forget the Smoked Salsa!

Make popcorn on the griddle for your next movie night, party, or even as a fun mid-day snack. There’s never a bad time for popcorn. Double up the batch and make a quick Microwave Caramel Corn, too. Let’s “pop” to it!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• You can make Blackstone griddle popcorn with just four simple ingredients. That’s right, no preservatives or additives like there is in store-bought popcorn.
• It only takes 10 minutes to make this yummy popcorn recipe. Sure, it’s a bit longer than it takes to pop a bag of popcorn in the microwave but the end result is so much tastier.
• Anyone can make this recipe! It’s super simple whether you’re a beginner on the Blackstone or a seasoned pro.

Ingredients for Popcorn on Blackstone

• Popcorn kernels – Regular yellow popcorn kernels are all you need, but you could get adventurous and buy a different type of popcorn kernels. White popcorn kernels are easy to find, and red popcorn kernels have a unique and tasty flavor.
• Salt – Popcorn is always better when there is plenty of salt. Taste and add more as you need.
• Salted butter – Yes, use both salted butter and salt! It’s not too much salt, it really takes the flavor to the next level.
• Oil – Vegetable oil is the easiest oil to use for popping popcorn, but you can use any oil you have on hand. Canola oil, olive oil, and even refined coconut oil will work.

How To Make Popcorn On A Blackstone

Place butter in a small saucepan and place on the griddle in a corner that isn’t as hot.

Add oil to the griddle and spread it around.

Sprinkle the kernels of popcorn onto the oiled Blackstone and spread into an even layer. Cover the kernels with a cooking dome or large stainless steel bowl.

Slide the bowl around to keep the kernels moving so they don’t burn.

After about a minute, you should begin to hear kernels popping. Don’t lift the dome or you’ll have runaway popcorn!

Pop the popcorn for about 3 to 4 minutes until all kernels are done popping. The popping sounds should stop and that’s when you can pull the dome off.

Using a spatula, scoop the popcorn off of the griddle and into a bowl or on a tray.

Carefully pour the melted butter over the popcorn while tossing it around, then season with salt.

Serve immediately.

This popcorn on the griddle is an absolute game changer! So buttery and so super simple to make, it’s a win all around!

Storage

Place leftover popcorn into an airtight container or pour it into a large plastic bag and squeeze all the air out before sealing it. Blackstone griddle popcorn will store this way for about a week.

Fridge: I do not recommend storing homemade popcorn in the fridge because of the moisture it can take on which will turn the popcorn stale.

What can I add to popcorn on the Blackstone?

Everyone has their opinions on what things taste best with popcorn. If you are hosting a few guests, ask each person to bring their favorite item to share and set up a popcorn bar! Here are some of our household favorites:

Candy like M&M’s, Rolos, Reese’s pieces, and Whoppers can be mixed into a bowl of hot popcorn and become a little melty. So good, even if it may be a bit messy!

Mix up a makeshift batch of caramel corn by adding a little drizzle of homemade caramel sauce over the top of your Blackstone popcorn.

Store-bought popcorn salts are always yummy too. White cheddar, nacho cheese, and ranch are a few of our favorite seasoning flavors.

How To Serve Popcorn

Snack foods like Smoked Potato Skins, Smoked Pretzels, and BBQ Smoked Chex Mix are all great to serve up alongside your crunchy buttery popcorn.

If you’d like some snacks with a bit more substance, BBQ Little Smokies are a tasty snack that everyone would enjoy. Don’t forget the Root Beer Floats or Homemade Slushies.

Oh, and popcorn is always a great tasty topping if you’re eating Beer Cheese Soup!

More Great Movie Night Snacks

• Pick up a bag of your favorite tortilla chips and whip up a batch of Blackstone Queso to enjoy. Super creamy with just enough spice, this dip will disappear before the movie even starts.
• Everyone’s favorite savory bites in one bowl? Yup! Smoked Snack Mix is a combination of Cheez-Its, pretzels, Bugles and cereal tossed in seasoned butter with that added smoky flavor that everyone loves.
• For fancier movie fare, BBQ favorite Pork Belly Burnt Ends are the way to go. They are caramelized so well and melt in your mouth with rich, smoky flavor.
• Oh my goodness, Taco Smoked Pretzel Bites have taken over as a top movie night snack in our house! There’s just something about a thick sourdough pretzel doused in butter and taco seasoning that is irresistible.