Popcorn Recipe

Popcorn Preparation

1. 1

   Heat the Oil

   In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add a few popcorn kernels to the pot and cover it with a lid.

2. 2

   Test the Oil

   Wait until the test kernels pop. This indicates that the oil is hot enough.

3. 3

   Pop the Kernels

   Once the test kernels have popped, remove them and add the rest of the popcorn kernels to the pot. Cover the pot with the lid, leaving it slightly ajar to allow steam to escape.

4. 4

   Shake the Pot

   Shake the pot occasionally to prevent the kernels from burning. Keep the heat on medium until the popping slows down to about 2 seconds between pops.

5. 5

   Remove from Heat

   Once the popping has slowed, remove the pot from heat and let it sit for a minute to allow any remaining kernels to finish popping.

6. 6

   Season the Popcorn

   Transfer the popcorn to a large bowl. If desired, melt the butter and drizzle it over the popcorn. Sprinkle with salt to taste and toss to combine.