Stovetop popcorn used to be all the rage and now we are bringing it back with this super simple homemade popcorn recipe! If a microwave is not available to you, you can still have delicious popcorn to snack on in under 10 minutes!
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Instructions
To start, line a large pot (that has a lid) with foil. Place the uncooked popcorn kernels in a medium bowl. Drizzle them with oil and sprinkle with salt, toss to combine. Add the coated kernels to your prepared pot.
Place the pot on the stove over medium-low heat. Replace the lid (*see note). Shake the pot occasionally in order to get the unpopped kernels down to the bottom of the pot where the heat source is.
Listen closely, when there is 2 seconds between pops remove the pot from heat. Toss with butter if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
Use a lid that vents steam but will also keep the corn from going all over the place.
The oil isn't essential but it greatly improves the taste of the popcorn and helps the salt stick to the kernels.
Not every single kernel will pop, and that is normal. Follow the 2-second rule, do not attempt to keep cooking or the already popped popcorn will burn.
Be extremely careful if your pot starts to smoke. If this happens, always leave the lid on and remove the pot from heat (in case of an oil fire).
If your oil does start to smoke, you will want to allow the pot and oil to cool completely. Switch out the aluminum foil and start over with freshly coated popcorn kernels.
¼ cup popcorn kernels typically yields about 7 cups popped popcorn.