This homemade stovetop popcorn recipe is easy and yummy!We use coconut oil as it won't burn like butter, but you can use olive oil in its place if you desire. Learn ho sto make popcorn on stove top with this easy to follow, low calorie recipe.
In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan or dutch oven over medium heat, combine the coconut oil and 2 popcorn kernels. Cover the pot and wait for the kernels to pop, this may take a few minutes...
Once the 2 kernels pop, turn off the heat, remove the pot from the burner and pour in the remaining popcorn kernels.
Cover the pot again, and give the pot a little shake to evenly layer the kernels. Let the pot rest for 1 minute to lightly cool the oil. Then turn the heat back up to medium heat and put the pot back onto the burner.
Cook the popcorn, gently shaking it back and forth to cook the kernels evenly. Once the kernels start popping, vent the lid slightly to release steam.
Continue cooking until the popping sound slows to about one pop per every few seconds.
Remove the lid and pour the popcorn into your serving bowl. Sprinkle with salt and serve hot.