Skip the overpriced microwave popcorn bags and cook your popcorn the old fashioned way! Stove top Popcorn is ready in just 5 minutes and can be made with or without oil.
Prep Time2 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Total Time7 minutesmins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: popcorn, stovetop popcorn
Servings: 4
Calories: 215kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $3
Ingredients
2tbspcanola oilplus more, if needed
1cuppopcorn kernelsplus more, if needed.
Instructions
Put enough oil in a large pot to just cover the bottom completely.
Add two kernels to the oil and place the lid on the pot.
Heat the oil over medium heat until the two kernels pop.
Remove the popcorn and add enough kernels to cover the bottom of the pot. Replace the lid.
Cook the kernels until they begin to pop, approximately 2-3 minutes.
Shake the pan, occasionally, to help any unpopped kernels fall to the bottom of the pan.
Continue cooking the popcorn until the popping slows down, popcorn usually takes about 5 minutes total to pop completely.
Transfer to a bowl and season with salt or other seasoning as you prefer.