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How to make Popcorn on the stove.

Stove Top Popcorn

Lisa
No need for a popcorn popper or a special pan, all that is needed is a regular sauce pan.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Snack, vegan
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • 1 2.5 to 3 quart sauce pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 to 3 Tbsp Avocado Oil Enough oil to just cover the bottom of the sauce pan.
  • 1/2 Cup Popcorn kernels.
  • Seasonings of your choice.

Instructions
 

  • In the 2.5 to 3 quart sauce pan pour enough oil to just cover the bottom of the pan.
  • Drop 3 to 4 corn kernels into the oil and cover the pan.
  • Turn the burner onto a medium high heat.
  • Keep a close eye on the kernels, once all of them pop, pour the 1/2 cup of corn kennels into the pan and cover.
  • Every few seconds shake the pan so that the kernels do not stick to the bottom.
  • Once the kernels start to pop, turn down the heat to medium.
  • Continue to shake the pan every few seconds until the popping slows down.
  • Remove from heat and pour the popcorn into a large serving bowl.
  • Pour melted butter or drizzle oil over the popcorn and season to taste.

Notes

Try out these tasty seasoning blends
  • Salt and Dill
  • Nutritional Yeast
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Onion, Garlic, and Salt
  • Or make your own with your favorite spices
Keyword gluten-free, popcorn, recipe, snack, stove topped popcorn, vegan