How to Pop Popcorn
You don't need a fancy popcorn makers! A pot and a stove will do just as well. Makes about 4 quarts of popcorn.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- melted butter
- popcorn kernels
- salt
- vegetable oil
- Groceries
- 4-quart Pan With Lid
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Coat the bottom of a 4-quart pan with a few tbsps. vegetable oil.
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Add 1/2 cup popcorn kernels.
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Cover pan.
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Turn stovetop burner to medium or medium-high heat.
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Let kernels cook, shaking occasionally to prevent burning.
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When the popping slows to 3 to 5 seconds between pops, remove pan from burner.
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Allow to cool a minute or two.
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Pour popcorn into a bowl and add salt or melted butter to taste.
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Tips & Warnings
Soy sauce can be tasty on popcorn, too, as can seasoned salt or even a little cayenne pepper.
Be careful when removing lid from pan. The steam from the kernels will be hot.
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Comments
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shan23
Aug 19, 2010
I was intoxicated while making popcorn the other night and put the oil on high...and left the kitchen. Flames to ceiling! Don't do it. :) -
gemslovergirl
Feb 04, 2008
If you want to eat healthy, just put 1/4 cup of corn kernels into a paper bag and sealed with clear tape. Microwave in High for 1 1/2 minutes and ready to eat. Low fat and healthy!!! Ps. If you like, can add melted butter for taste.
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CCrock
Nov 19, 2007
Doing it this way really does taste so much better. But it can be a lot of work if you pot is heavy, my arms get so tired so I bought an oven top popcorn maker. A metal pot with a handle you can turn to stir the popcorn as it pops. You add oil and kernels but done't have to do all the shaking.
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CCrock
Nov 19, 2007
Doing it this way really does taste so much better. But it can be a lot of work if you pot is heavy, my arms get so tired so I bought an oven top popcorn maker. A metal pot with a handle you can turn to stir the popcorn as it pops. You add oil and kernels but done't have to do all the shaking.
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Aug 08, 2006
I read that vegetable oil catches on fire easily. Coconut oil is supposed to burn the cleanest and canola oil is the healthiest. You can also try soy, olive and peanut oils.
