Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/4 cup vegetable or coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup popcorn kernels ( (yellow or white))
  • Salt (, to taste)

Instruction

  • Pour the oil into a large heavy bottom pot (with lid.) The oil should cover the bottom of the pot.
  • Warm the oil over medium-high heat.
  • Place 3 kernels in the oil, in the center of the pot; wait for the kernels to pop.
  • Once the kernels pop, remove them with a slotted spoon and discard, then add the 1/2 cup kernels, making sure they’re in an even layer.
  • Cover the pot and remove from the heat. Count to 30.
  • Return pot to the heat. (The popcorn will soon begin popping, and all at once.)
  • Once the popping is more intense, gently shake the pot back and forth over the burner, leaving a slight opening for steam to escape (which results in crispier popcorn.)
  • Once the popping settles down in between pops, remove the pan from the heat, remove the lid, and immediately pour the popcorn into a big bowl.
  • Sprinkle the hot popcorn with a little salt to taste (and drizzle with melted butter, if using) and enjoy!