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Stovetop Popcorn
All it takes is a couple of ingredients and a few minutes, and you’ll have a big bowl of warm, crunchy homemade popcorn ready to enjoy.
- 3 ingredients
If you’re craving a cozy snack that’s quick, satisfying, and just plain fun to make, stovetop popcorn is the way to go! Here’s how I make mine — simple, classic, and always a hit.
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Stovetop Popcorn
All it takes is a couple of ingredients and a few minutes, and you’ll have a big bowl of warm, crunchy homemade popcorn ready to enjoy.
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- Snacks
Ingredients
Instructions
- Start by heating the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Give it about a minute to get nice and hot.
- Drop in just three kernels and pop the lid on. This is your heat test! When all three pop, you’ll know the oil is ready.
- Pour in the rest of your kernels and quickly cover the pot with a lid. Keep the lid slightly ajar to let some steam escape — this helps your popcorn stay extra crunchy!
- Once the popping begins to slow down, give the pot a gentle shake now and then to help the unpopped kernels hit the heat evenly.
- When the popping stops for a few seconds, turn off the heat and immediately transfer the popcorn to a large bowl.
- Toss with a bit of salt (or any favorite seasoning) while it’s still warm and dig in!
Ubee's tips & notes
- Leave a slight gap when placing the lid to let some steam escape while popping. This prevents soggy popcorn.