How to Pop and Top Popcorn the Old Fashioned Way
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How to Pop and Top Popcorn the Old Fashioned Way
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Learn how to make popcorn the old fashioned natural way, no popper required, in a pot on the stovetop! It's simple & healthier than microwave popcorn.
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Ingredients
- 3-4 tablespoons oil (more or less as needed), choose one with a high smoke point like grapeseed, coconut or peanut oil
- 1/4 cup popcorn kernels (or more if you like)
- large pot with a lid
Optional Topping Ingredients (choose one or combine toppings)
- 1/8 cup melted butter
- sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1/8 cup Melted chocolate
- 2 teaspoons Cinnamon Sugar Mixture
- 2 teaspoons nutritional yeast (vegan- sorta kinda cheese flavored topping)
- Spices like smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder or others to taste
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Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. You’ll want to use enough oil to just cover the bottom of the pan, so adjust the amount according to the size of your pot. At this point, if you want to spice up your popcorn, you can also add some spices to the oil-- that way they will evenly coat the kernels as they pop! Other toppings should be reserved for later, including melted butter which can burn due to its low smoke point.You can test your oil by tossing in a few kernels and covering the pot. Once they pop, you’ll know your oil is hot enough to add in the rest.
- Add the rest of the popcorn in an even layer across the bottom of your pot.
- Remove the pot from the heat for 20 seconds to allow all of the kernels to come to the same temperature. Once 20 seconds have passed, return the pot to the heat and cover. Once the kernels are really popping, carefully move the pot back and forth across the burner to keep the kernels inside moving, so they don't burn.
- When the popping slows down and there are long pauses between pops, remove the popcorn from the heat and immediately transfer to a large bowl. If you leave it in the pot, it will burn.Toss with topping of your choice and serve while still hot.
Notes
- Serving Size, Nutrition: 1/4 cup of kernels equals roughly 8 cups of popped popcorn. Nutrition calculated using the butter topping option, 2 cups of popcorn per serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
182kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
51mg
(2%)
Potassium
28mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Vitamin A
175IU
(4%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 51mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 28mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 175IU | 4% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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