Best 2 Perfect Stove Popped Corn Recipes
Indulge in the delightful art of crafting perfect stove-popped corn with our comprehensive guide. Discover the secrets to achieving light, fluffy, and flavorful popcorn kernels that will tantalize your taste buds. From selecting the right popcorn kernels to mastering the technique of stove-popping, we've got you covered. Explore three variations of this classic snack: the classic salted popcorn, the cheesy popcorn, and the sweet and salty kettle corn. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, we'll guide you through each recipe, ensuring a perfect batch of popcorn every time. So, gather your ingredients, heat up your stove, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
BEST STOVETOP POPCORN
Learn how to make perfectly popped popcorn in under 10 minutes! You'll never go back to microwave popcorn after you make this recipe. Recipe yields about 10 cups (about 4 servings).
Provided by Cookie and Kate
Categories Snack
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine the oil and 2 popcorn kernels. Cover the pot and wait for the kernels to pop, which might take a few minutes. In the meantime, place a large serving bowl near the stove so it's ready when you need it.
- Once the kernels pop, turn off the burner, remove the pot from the heat and pour in the remaining popcorn kernels. Cover the pot again, and give the pot a little shimmy to distribute the kernels evenly. Let the pot rest for 60 seconds to make sure the oil doesn't get too hot before the kernels are ready to pop.
- Turn the heat back up to medium, put the pot back onto the burner and continue cooking the popcorn, carefully shimmying the pot occasionally to cook the kernels evenly. Once the kernels start popping, tip the lid just a touch to allow steam to escape (see photo).
- Continue cooking until the popping sound slows to about one pop per every few seconds. (If the popcorn tries to overflow the pot, just tip the upper portion of popcorn into your bowl and return it to the heat.)
- Remove the lid and dump the popcorn into your serving bowl. Sprinkle the popcorn with a couple pinches of salt, to taste, and any other topping you would like. Toss the popcorn and serve immediately, for best flavor and texture. The popcorn will taste good for several hours, though.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bowl (2.5 cups), Calories 150 calories, Sugar 0 g, Sodium 145.3 mg, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
PERFECT POPCORN
Steps:
- Place the oil, popcorn and salt in a large, 6-quart, metal mixing bowl. Cover with heavy-duty aluminum foil and poke 10 slits in the top with a knife.
- Place the bowl over medium heat and shake constantly using a pair of tongs to hold the bowl. Continue shaking until the popcorn finishes popping, approximately 3 minutes.
- Remove the bowl from the heat and carefully remove the foil. Stir in any salt that is on the side of the bowl.
- Melt the butter in the microwave. Slowly drizzle over the popcorn, while spinning the bowl. Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Choose the right popcorn kernels. Fresh, non-GMO popcorn kernels that are free of hulls and debris will produce the best results.
- Use the right amount of oil. Too much oil will make the popcorn greasy, while too little oil will make it dry and tough.
- Heat the oil properly. The oil should be shimmering and hot enough to cause a popcorn kernel to pop when dropped into it.
- Add the popcorn kernels in a single layer. This will ensure that all of the kernels are evenly heated and popped.
- Cover the pot and shake it frequently. This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the popcorn from burning.
- Remove the popcorn from the heat as soon as it starts to pop. This will prevent the popcorn from overcooking and becoming tough.
- Season the popcorn to taste. Salt is a classic seasoning, but you can also try other seasonings like melted butter, garlic powder, or chili powder.
Conclusion:
Stove-popped popcorn is a delicious and healthy snack that is easy to make at home. By following these tips, you can make perfect stove-popped popcorn every time. So next time you're in the mood for a crunchy snack, reach for a bowl of stove-popped popcorn instead of a bag of chips or candy. Your taste buds and your body will thank you!
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