Homemade Popcorn | Stovetop Popcorn | How to make perfect popcorn?

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

popcorn kernels

🥗Healthier: air-popped popcorn

💰Cheaper: bulk popcorn kernels

Air-popped popcorn is lower in calories.

Heat cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add a few popcorn kernels to the pot and cover.

Wait for the kernels to pop; this indicates the oil is ready.

Add enough popcorn kernels to cover the bottom of the pot in a single layer.

Cover the pot with a lid, leaving it slightly ajar to allow steam to escape.

Shake the pot occasionally to prevent burning, until popping slows to 2-3 seconds between pops.

Remove the pot from heat once popping slows significantly.

Carefully transfer the popcorn to a large bowl.

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