How to Make Popcorn on the Stove

It's movie night. You have a blockbuster to watch -- don't you want a blockbuster to eat, too! If so, learn how to make Stovetop Popcorn perfectly and do away with that unhealthy microwave bag once and for all.

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 5

Servings cups

Calories 257kcal

Author FoodFaithFitness

Ingredients

2/3 cup popcorn kernels
1/4 cup coconut oil or canola oil
2 tbsp melted butter
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp flaked sea salt

Instructions

Put 1/4 cup of coconut oil (or canola oil) and 3 popcorn kernels in a big pot (like a Dutch oven).
Cover the pot and cook on MEDIUM-HIGH until all 3 kernels pop.
Take the 3 popped kernels out of the pot, and then remove the pot from the heat. Add the rest of the popcorn kernels to the pot, cover it, and wait 30 seconds.
Put the pot back on the heat and shake it occasionally until the popping slows down (usually takes about 2 minutes).
Once the popping slows down, take off the lid to let the steam escape to keep the popcorn crispy.
While the popcorn is popping, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and mix in 1 tablespoons of honey.
Once the popcorn is done, pour the butter-honey mixture over it and sprinkle with 1 teaspoons of flaked sea salt. Toss everything together until the popcorn is coated.

Notes

You could also use a large paper bag to mix everything together.
You can substitute other oils with a high smoke point, such as vegetable, sunflower, or corn oil. However, coconut oil has a distinct taste to it that I find delicious. I recommend it, especially if you plan on eating the popcorn plain.

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