Stove Top Popcorn
Transform your snack game with this quick and easy Stove Top Popcorn recipe, a healthier and tastier alternative to store-bought microwave popcorn. With just three simple ingredients—popcorn kernels, vegetable oil, and a touch of salt—you can create a fresh, customizable treat in under 10 minutes. Perfectly popped on a stovetop using a foolproof test kernel method, this recipe ensures light, fluffy popcorn with no burnt bits. Shake the pot occasionally for even cooking, and finish with your favorite toppings, from classic salt to savory seasonings or sweet drizzles. Whether you're hosting movie night or craving a midday snack, this homemade popcorn is sure to become a go-to favorite! Keywords: popcorn recipe, stovetop popcorn, homemade snack, healthy popcorn, quick recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups Popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil (or any neutral oil with a high smoke point)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
Place a large, heavy-bottomed pot with a tight-fitting lid on the stovetop. Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the pot.
Set the heat to medium and add 2-3 popcorn kernels to the pot. Cover with the lid and wait for the test kernels to pop. This helps determine when the oil is hot enough.
Once the test kernels have popped, carefully remove them from the pot using tongs or a spoon.
Add the remaining 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels to the pot in an even layer. Immediately cover the pot with the lid.
Reduce the heat slightly to medium-low and gently shake the pot occasionally to prevent burning and ensure even popping.
As the popcorn begins to pop, listen carefully. When the popping slows down to about 2 seconds between pops, remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for a few seconds to allow any remaining kernels to pop.
Carefully remove the lid to release the steam and pour the popcorn into a large bowl.
Sprinkle the popcorn with 1/2 teaspoon of salt (or to taste) and toss gently to distribute evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy plain or with your favorite toppings!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
428 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.2 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1184 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 164 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
