How to Make Popcorn on the Stove (without burning it)

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides a similar flavor.

popcorn kernels

💰Cheaper: microwave popcorn

Microwave popcorn is often cheaper and more convenient.

Measure out 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels.

Measure out 2 tablespoons of oil into a pan.

Turn the heat to high and add 2 kernels of popcorn to the pan.

Put the lid on the pot and wait for those 2 kernels to pop.

Once they pop, remove the pot from the heat, fish out the popped kernels, and pour in the remaining unpopped kernels.

Put the lid back on and shake the pan.

Let it sit for one minute to ensure even heating of the kernels.

Put the pan back on the stove, turn the heat to high, and give the pan a shake now and then.

When popping slows down, remove the pot from the heat and let it sit with the lid on for a moment.

Pour the popcorn into a large serving bowl.

Melt 7 tablespoons of butter and drizzle it over the popcorn in a circular motion.

Tip the bowl to the side and toss the popcorn with a spatula to distribute the butter evenly.

Sprinkle salt over the popcorn, tasting as you go to adjust the amount.

Cooking Techniques

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