How To Make Stovetop Popcorn (Our Favorite Real Food Snack)

How To Make Stovetop Popcorn (Our Favorite Real Food Snack)

Learn how to make the best butter flavor stovetop popcorn with a special secret ingredient. No Whirley popper or microwave needed!

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Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Stovetop Popcorn

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings: servings

Calories: 79kcal

Author: Jessica Sowards

Cost: $3.50

Equipment

1 6 Quart Pot w/Lid
Oven Mitt

Ingredients

1/2 Cup Organic Popcorn
2 Tablespoons Butter Infused Squizito Olive Oil
1/4 Teaspoon Black Truffle Sea Salt

Instructions

Pour oil into the bottom of the pan.
Pour in popcorn, and spread to make an even single layer on the bottom of the pan.
Shake the pan back and forth to coat the popcorn kernels with oil.
Place the pan with the popcorn on the stove and put the lid on, and turn the burner heat to medium-high. Pro Tip: It cooks really fast so don’t walk away!
Wait until you hear the first kernels begin to pop, and then begin to shake the pan back and forth on the burner.
Continue to shake it until the popping slows down to about one pop every two seconds.
Remove the pan from the heat, and carefully remove the lid to allow the steam to escape.
Add the black truffle sea salt, and gently toss.

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Notes

The oil in this recipe adds flavor and nutrition. If you need to omit oil due to dietary restrictions, simply use enough water to to the bottom of the pan so the popcorn is just covered but not floating, and follow the popping instructions above.

Due to the higher temperature popcorn needs to pop, cooking oil with a high smoke point such as olive, coconut, and avocado oils are best for making stovetop popcorn. Canola oil also has a higher smoke point, but I do not recommend it because it is highly processed ridding it of important nutritional benefits.

Popcorn naturally has a mild flavor, so it compliments a variety of flavor options. Feel free to play around with seasonings to identify your family's favorite. Some popular combinations are as follows:

Ranch - Lightly sprinkle popcorn with a little dried dill, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Taco - Lightly sprinkle popcorn with a little dried cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
Parmesan Garlic - Lightly sprinkle popcorn with Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and salt.
Seasoning Blends - Do you have a favorite seasoning blend? Popular blends like "Everything Bagel" seasonings work well for popcorn too!
Cinnamon and Sugar - Make it a sweet treat with a sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar.

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