Popcorn

Easy, buttery, crunchy, perfectly popped popcorn. Made on a stovetop with no special tools required.

Cook time: 8 mins

Yield: 1 large bowl

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons peanut oil or ghee
• 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
• 1/2 teaspoon popcorn salt (or finely ground kosher salt)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional)

Directions

1. Place oil, popcorn, and salt in a large metal mixing bowl. Cover with heavy duty aluminum foil and poke 10 slits in the top with a knife.
2. Heat bowl over medium heat, shaking constantly until popcorn finishes popping, approximately 3 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and remove foil. Stir in any salt on the side of the bowl.
4. Melt butter in microwave and drizzle over popcorn.

Notes

• Recommended equipment includes an 8-quart heavy-gauge metal bowl.
• Shaking the bowl constantly is essential for even heating without burning.
• Stop popping when you wait about 8 seconds between two kernels popping.