Foolproof Stovetop Popcorn

Serves 4 to 6
Time 10 min
Foolproof Stovetop Popcorn

This easy popcorn-making method is a fast and delicious way to pop up your favorite snack.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Gluten FreeGluten Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    1 tablespooncanola oil
    1/2 cuppopcorn kernels (or 1 prepared popcorn kernel bag)
    1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt

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Method

Heat oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan or pot over medium-high heat for 1 minute.


Add popcorn kernels and salt and shake pan to evenly distribute, then cover and remove from the heat for 30 seconds.


Return the covered pan to medium-high heat and cook until popping starts, 2 to 3 minutes.


Once popcorn begins to pop, shake the pan every 5 to 10 seconds and carefully vent the steam by briefly opening the lid away from you just a crack.


When popping has almost stopped, after about 2 minutes more, transfer popcorn to a large bowl.


Scrape any salt that remains in the pan on top.


Sprinkle any additional seasonings over the top and serve warm. (No need to toss; the seasonings will get distributed as you dig into the bowl.)

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

110

Total Fat

3.5g

Saturated Fat

0g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

240mg

Total Carbohydrate

16g

Dietary Fiber

3g

Total Sugars

0g

Protein

2g

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