How to Make Stovetop Popcorn
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How to Make Stovetop Popcorn
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Learning how to make stovetop popcorn is so easy and fun! Stovetop popcorn is one of the cheapest munchable snacks that everybody loves and you can make it for your next movie night at home with just popcorn kernels, a good pot with a lid, oil, and salt!
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Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil or other neutral flavored oil
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil and 2 of the popcorn kernels in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or saucepan with a lid over medium heat until the kernels pop, about 3 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and discard the two pieces of popped popcorn. Pour the remaining popcorn kernels into the pan ans give it a shake to coat the kernels in the hot oil. Cover the pot and let it sit for 60 seconds off the heat while the kernels warm up without burning the oil.
- Place the pot back over medium heat, and cook the popcorn, giving the pot an occasional shimmy to cook the kernels evenly and ensure there are no hot spots. Once the kernels start to pop, tilt the lid slightly to let steam escape.
- Continue to cook the popcorn over medium heat until the popping sounds slow down to one pop every 2-3 seconds. If the popcorn starts to overflow the pot, just tip some of it into a bowl and keep cooking until the popping slows.
- Remove the lid and dump the popcorn into a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with a salt, to taste, or drizzle with 2 tablespoons of additional olive oil or melted butter first and other popcorn seasonings, if desired. Toss the popcorn to distribute salt and other seasonings evenly, then serve popcorn immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
139kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
56mg
(2%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 139kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 56mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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