Popcorn is one of my favorite night time snacks. Perfectly Popped Popcorn made with just 3 ingredients makes this a quick and easy snack time treat!
I am declaring this #PopcornWeek! This is really inspired by my babysitter. She texted me a few weeks ago and asked about some popcorn I had made once when she sat for us. I immediately thought it must have been one of my flavored popcorn treats that I make. It ended up just being regular popcorn done on the stove. So I decided to give a little instructional on how to do popcorn on the stove. In the days of microwavable popcorn I am not sure if many people still use this method. This is the only method I use. The kids love this way too because they get to see the process and they get see the popcorn popping. They think it is so neat to watch!
This is so simple because all you need is oil, popcorn kernels, salt, and a single pot!! The amount of oil and kernels will vary depending on the size of your pot. Basically you put just enough oil to cover the bottom of the pot. Then just enough kernels to cover the bottom of the pot. Turn the stove onto medium heat, cover your pot and wait!
When your popcorn starts popping you turn the heat down to medium low so you do not burn your popcorn and in just a few minutes you have a full pot of popcorn! In these pictures I put 1/3 cup of kernels and it made 7 cups of popcorn! 7!!! It just amazes me how much you can get out of just a little bit of kernels! ENJOY! And don’t forget to stop by all week for more popcorn snacks!
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Perfectly Popped Popcorn
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup popcorn kernels
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Pour oil into a 4 quart pot. This should be just enough to cover the bottom of your pot. (This will vary depending on the size pot you use)
- Add popcorn kernels and cover.
- Turn heat onto medium.
- When popcorn starts to pop rapidly turn heat down to low and continue to allow the popcorn to pop.
- When the popping starts to slow down turn off heat.
- After a minute, keeping the cover on, take the pot off the stove.
- Pour into bowl and sprinkle with salt. ENJOY!
Want more popcorn treats? Here you go!
Red, White, Blue Popcorn Balls
Butterscotch Chocolate Popcorn
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Meghan @ Spoonful of Flour
I love snacking on popcorn, so simple but so good! Yay for popcorn week!
Nancy P.
I agree! Thanks Meghan!!
Pam
Popcorn is always a big hit in my house!
Nancy P.
Ours too!!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes
I’ve never done popcorn on the stove because I was too afraid of screwing it up! Thanks for the tips…and can’t wait for popcorn week!
Nancy P.
It is so much easier than you think!
Mr. & Mrs. P
We make it the same way!! Its so much better than the bagged kind, we know what we are putting into it and its way cheaper.. win.. win…
Nancy P.
Totally agree!!!
Julia
I love stove popped popcorn! It’s fun to add spices to it when I’m in the mood. I’ve tried it with taco seasoning, briyani spice blend and cardamom. All three variations were really good. I have a post about “Spiced Up Popcorn” on my blog (see the recipe index). Some day I want to try Whole New Mom’s version that is supposed to taste like Doritoes! Your recipe is a great starting point!
Nancy P.
Thanks Julia! The taco flavor sounds fun!!!
Kate@Diethood
I love popcorn! No joke, I could eat that entire thing all by myself…and I’ll do it in record time. I forget to breathe when I’m eating popcorn… 🙂
Nancy P.
I catch myself full fisting it into my mouth with great speed! So I get what your saying Kate!!!
Karly
Popcorn is the best snack, hands down, every day! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Nancy P.
I couldn’t agree more! Thanks Karly!
Jocelyn
Mmmm, I could go for some of this perfectly popped popcorn RIGHT NOW!!! 😉
Nancy P.
Now I am craving some again!!