How to Make Perfect Stovetop Popcorn
One of the best snacks to munch on is without a doubt popcorn. Learn how to make perfect stovetop popcorn with just four ingredients; popcorn kernels, coconut oil, butter and sea salt. Makes for a much healthier popcorn and the best snack.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp pink sea salt (more or less according to preference)
Instructions
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Place a large pot on stovetop and add coconut oil into it. Turn heat to medium-high and melt coconut oil. Once coconut oil has melted, throw a couple of kernels into the heating oil. Once both kernels pop, throw in the rest of them and cover pot with fitted lid.
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Allow all kernerls to pop. Once popping noise decreases and is less frequent, turn heat off and remove pot from stovetop. Keep closed until you don't hear anymore popping noises and all kernels have popped.
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Melt butter in microwave and pour over popcorn and sprinkle with pink sea salt. Place lid back on pot making sure it's tightly on. Give pot a good shake to toss popcorn making sure it's well coated with butter and salt. Add any other desired toppings at this point and shake again to get those toppings mixed in.
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Serve in deep bowl immediately and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Tips and Substitutions:
- Throw a couple of kernels into the heating oil- Once both kernels pop, throw in the rest of them. This serves as an indicator that the oil is hot enough for kernels to pop.
- Turn heat off once popping noise decreases and is less frequent- This is a sign that most kernels have popped. Turn heat off and remove pot from stovetop to prevent popcorn from burning.
- Substitute for coconut oil- Use avocado oil or olive oil.
- Use vegan butter- This will make the popcorn vegan friendly.