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How to make Popcorn on the stove.
Lisa

Stove Top Popcorn

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

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.

Equipment

  • 1 2.5 to 3 quart sauce pan

Method
 

  1. In the 2.5 to 3 quart sauce pan pour enough oil to just cover the bottom of the pan.
  2. Drop 3 to 4 corn kernels into the oil and cover the pan.
  3. Turn the burner onto a medium high heat.
  4. 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.
  5. Every few seconds shake the pan so that the kernels do not stick to the bottom.
  6. Once the kernels start to pop, turn down the heat to medium.
  7. Continue to shake the pan every few seconds until the popping slows down.
  8. Remove from heat and pour the popcorn into a large serving bowl.
  9. 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