How to Cook Popcorn in Coconut Oil

Cook popcorn on the stove top in coconut oil for a quick snack.

Instead of making microwave popcorn, you can cook popcorn kernels on the stove top with coconut oil. Coconut oil comes from the meat of a mature coconut. The oil is heat stable and is often used as a cooking and frying oil. Popcorn made on the stove top does not contain any preservatives, and the snack itself is low in calories, high in fiber and low in fat.

Things You'll Need

• 3 tbsp. coconut oil
• Heavy-bottom pot with lid
• 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• Serving bowl
• Butter

Instructions

1. Heat 3 tbsp. of coconut oil in a heavy-bottom pot. Place a lid over the pot and place it over medium-high heat.

2. Pour in 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels. Add 1/2 tsp. of salt over the kernels. Replace the lid on the pot.

3. Wait for the kernels to begin popping. Shake the pot back and forth over the burner.

4. Listen for the popping to slow down. When there are two seconds between pops, remove the pot from the stove top.

5. Pour the popcorn into a serving bowl. Add your desired seasonings such as salt and butter.

Tips & Warnings

• Remove the lid from the popcorn carefully, because the steam can burn you.

References

• All Recipes: Spicy Sweet Stovetop Popcorn
• Simply Recipes: Perfect Popcorn
• Seattle Pi Lifestyle: How to Make Movie Style Popcorn

Resources

• International Wellness Directory: Coconut Oil
• BC Green: Making Popcorn