Stovetop Popcorn Recipe
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.
Servings: 4
Cost: $3
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp canola oil plus more, if needed
- 1 cup popcorn kernels plus 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.
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Nutrition
Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 0g | Iron: 1.2mg