Learn how to make perfect stovetop popcorn in just 5 minutes with this easy recipe. Warm, crispy, crunchy and salty popcorn that tastes super fresh and delicious!
Prep Time: 1 minuteminute
Cook Time: 4 minutesminutes
Total Time: 5 minutesminutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
3Tablespoonscoconut oil, or extra virgin olive oil
½cuppopcorn kernels
2 to 4Tablespoonsbutter, more to taste
fine sea salt, to taste
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large heavy bottom pan. Place 3 kernels into the oil. Allow them to heat up and wait for them to pop before adding the remaining kernels.
Once the kernels have popped, add the rest of the kernels in an even layer. Then remove from the heat. Count to 30 seconds (out loud so you don't forget).
After 30 seconds, return the pot to medium heat. Place lid on top. Using hot pads, gently shake the pan. As it starts popping, tip the lid slightly to allow some steam to escape.
Cook until you hear it slow down (several seconds in between pops) and then immediately remove from the heat. Pour into a large bowl. Then add the butter back into the pan to melt and drizzle on top. Salt to taste.
Notes
Seasonings: To add a little heat to your popcorn, you can add a pinch of cayenne powder or chili pepper. You could also sprinkle on some nutritional yeast. For a sweeter version, you could sprinkle on some cinnamon sugar. Storage: Store leftover popcorn in a brown paper bag so it does not become too soft. This recipe makes about 14 cups of popcorn.