Stovetop popcorn

· 2 servings

It’s possible to make incredible popcorn on the stovetop in 3 minutes. About the same amount of time as it takes to microwave. Here are all my popcorn secrets.

The rules of good popcorn#

Avoid steam and moisture#

Use a pot with low heat retention#

Use a flavorful fat#

Salt the fat#

Grind your toppings into a fine powder#

Find your favorite kernel variety#

Ingredients#

Directions#

  1. Heat a small thin-walled pot over high heat.
  2. Add fat and 3 kernels to the pot.
  3. Wait until 3 kernels pop.
  4. Add rest of kernels and salt to the pot.
  5. Stir the kernels into the melted fat, vigorously.
  6. Place loose fitting lid on top of your pot, or use a colander, or a piece of foil with holes poked in it.
  7. Wait until all kernels pop.
  8. Transfer to a bowl.
  9. Add more oil and toppings.

Toppings#

Oil#

Extra-virgin olive oil or melted ghee can be great toppings on their own, or paired with powders.

Powders#

Finely grind your toppings in a spice grinder. The finer the better.

For flavors I usually follow my instincts and raid my pantry to make powdered mixes based on what I am in the mood for. You can find lots of interesting spices and powders online that can be combined in a variety of ways. Make your favorite mixes in a batch and save them.

Tips#