Best 5 Best Stovetop Popcorn Recipes
Craving a light, fluffy, and delicious snack that can be made in the comfort of your own home? Look no further! Stovetop popcorn is an easy and rewarding culinary experience, offering a delightful crunch and an irresistible aroma that will tantalize your taste buds. With just a few simple ingredients and a stovetop or induction cooktop, you can transform ordinary popcorn kernels into a delightful treat that rivals the flavors of your favorite movie theater popcorn. From classic buttered popcorn to unique and exciting flavor variations, the possibilities are endless. Be prepared to embark on a tasty journey as we guide you through the art of making the best stovetop popcorn, ensuring that every batch is bursting with flavor and satisfaction.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
MOVIE STAR POPCORN
With all of the artificial ingredients and disregard of our health in the store-bought microwave popcorn, I've been making homemade popcorn every weekend the old-fashioned way. I like to use peanut oil due to its high smoke point, but if you have allergies, then substitute vegetable oil.
Provided by Kali Doogarsingh
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Popcorn Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a 2 to 3 quart saucepan or pot with a lid set over medium-high heat. Pour in popcorn kernels and sprinkle enough salt to lightly cover the layer of kernels. Remember, you can always add more salt later. Add the butter to the pot and cover with the lid.
- As soon as the kernels start to pop, shake the pan back and forth across the burner constantly until the popping slows down. As soon as the pops are about 2 seconds apart, remove from the heat and pour into a serving bowl. Taste, and season with additional salt if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 265.9 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
BEST STOVETOP POPCORN
Learn how to make perfectly popped popcorn in under 10 minutes! You'll never go back to microwave popcorn after you make this recipe. Recipe yields about 10 cups (about 4 servings).
Provided by Cookie and Kate
Categories Snack
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine the oil and 2 popcorn kernels. Cover the pot and wait for the kernels to pop, which might take a few minutes. In the meantime, place a large serving bowl near the stove so it's ready when you need it.
- Once the kernels pop, turn off the burner, remove the pot from the heat and pour in the remaining popcorn kernels. Cover the pot again, and give the pot a little shimmy to distribute the kernels evenly. Let the pot rest for 60 seconds to make sure the oil doesn't get too hot before the kernels are ready to pop.
- Turn the heat back up to medium, put the pot back onto the burner and continue cooking the popcorn, carefully shimmying the pot occasionally to cook the kernels evenly. Once the kernels start popping, tip the lid just a touch to allow steam to escape (see photo).
- Continue cooking until the popping sound slows to about one pop per every few seconds. (If the popcorn tries to overflow the pot, just tip the upper portion of popcorn into your bowl and return it to the heat.)
- Remove the lid and dump the popcorn into your serving bowl. Sprinkle the popcorn with a couple pinches of salt, to taste, and any other topping you would like. Toss the popcorn and serve immediately, for best flavor and texture. The popcorn will taste good for several hours, though.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bowl (2.5 cups), Calories 150 calories, Sugar 0 g, Sodium 145.3 mg, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
HOW TO MAKE STOVETOP POPCORN
Steps:
- Place a large (8-quart) pot over high heat and add the oil. The oil should just cover the bottom of the pan. Heat the oil until it's rippling but not smoking, then add the popcorn kernels and shake the pot so the kernels form a single layer on the bottom. Place the lid on the pan and immediately reduce the heat to medium. Once the kernels start popping, shake the pan every so often and listen to the pace of the popping: The kernels should pop rapid-fire and should continue as one long continuous burst. As soon as the popping slows to a few kernels at a time, turn off the heat. (If you find that your kernels are popping just a few at a time for a long time and aren't picking up speed, take a peek and see if the kernels are getting too dark without opening: You might need to start again if they're starting to burn. It'll be worth the redo!)Remove the lid and immediately add salt or other seasonings; tap the pot up and down to distribute the salt. Pour half the popcorn into a large serving bowl, then salt the remaining popcorn in the pan and add to the bowl.
PERFECT STOVETOP POPCORN
Have you ever wondered how to make popcorn on the stove? My stovetop popcorn recipe works every single time leaving no uncooked or burnt kernels.
Provided by bakedbree
Time 8m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Add the coconut oil and 3 popcorn kernels to a large pot. (I use my Dutch oven.)
- Cover and cook over medium-high heat until all 3 kernels pop.
- Take the three kernels out of the pot.
- Take the pot off of the heat and add the rest of the popcorn kernels..
- Cover. This is an important step, you take the pot off the heat to even out the heat and help make all the kernels pop at the same time!
- Wait 30 seconds (use your own clock. I use my microwave for its timer ;) ). This should be enough time to even out the heat on the pot and the kernels.
- Put the pot back on the heat. Cook, shaking the pot occasionally until the popping slows down.
- After about 2 minutes, and the popping has slowed down, take the lid off of the pot. This lets the steam out and keeps the popcorn crisp.
- While the popcorn is popping, melt the butter and add the honey.
- Pour over the popcorn and sprinkle with salt. Toss until completely coated. You could also do this in a large paper bag.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 11 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 11 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 0 grams protein, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 39 milligrams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat
PERFECT POPCORN
Steps:
- Place the oil, popcorn and salt in a large, 6-quart, metal mixing bowl. Cover with heavy-duty aluminum foil and poke 10 slits in the top with a knife.
- Place the bowl over medium heat and shake constantly using a pair of tongs to hold the bowl. Continue shaking until the popcorn finishes popping, approximately 3 minutes.
- Remove the bowl from the heat and carefully remove the foil. Stir in any salt that is on the side of the bowl.
- Melt the butter in the microwave. Slowly drizzle over the popcorn, while spinning the bowl. Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Choose the Right Popcorn Kernels: Use fresh, high-quality popcorn kernels for the best results. Avoid old or stale kernels, as they may not pop properly.
- Use the Right Amount of Oil: Don't skimp on the oil when making stovetop popcorn. A little bit of oil helps the kernels pop evenly and prevents them from burning.
- Heat the Oil Properly: Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the popcorn kernels. The ideal temperature is around 350°F (175°C). You can check the temperature with a candy thermometer.
- Add the Kernels and Cover: Once the oil is hot, add the popcorn kernels and cover the pot or pan. This will help trap the heat and steam, which will help the kernels pop quickly and evenly.
- Shake the Pot or Pan: As the popcorn starts to pop, gently shake the pot or pan back and forth. This will help distribute the heat evenly and prevent the popcorn from burning.
- Remove from Heat When Popping Slows Down: Once the popping slows down to a few seconds between pops, remove the pot or pan from the heat. This will prevent the popcorn from burning.
- Season to Taste: Once the popcorn is popped, season it to taste. You can use salt, butter, melted peanut butter, garlic, parmesan, or any other seasonings you like.
Conclusion:
Making stovetop popcorn is a quick, easy, and delicious snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With the right ingredients and a little bit of practice, you can make perfect popcorn every time. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, give stovetop popcorn a try!
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