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Stovetop Popcorn in a bowl shot from the side

Perfect Stovetop Popcorn

bakedbree
4.69 from 87 votes
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 cups
Calories 119 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil or canola
  • 2/3 cup popcorn kernels
  • 3 Tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons flaked sea salt

Instructions
 

  • 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.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 39mgSugar: 4g
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