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

1. Coat the bottom of a 4-quart pan with a few tbsps. vegetable oil.

2. Add 1/2 cup popcorn kernels.

3. Cover pan.

4. Turn stovetop burner to medium or medium-high heat.

5. Let kernels cook, shaking occasionally to prevent burning.

6. When the popping slows to 3 to 5 seconds between pops, remove pan from burner.

7. Allow to cool a minute or two.

8. Pour popcorn into a bowl and add salt or melted butter to taste.

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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[windycityheat]

on 11/4/2009 I use a whirley pop, www.PopWhirleyPop.com
My wife and kids love it.. We add salt to the oil and it really makes it taste like the theaters.

[pokemon]

on 2/19/2008 Its On fire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH OHHUUUUCHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[gemslovergirl]

on 2/4/2008 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.

[CCrock]

on 11/19/2007 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.

on 8/8/2006 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.