Buttery Stovetop Popcorn
You could have microwave popcorn at the press of a button, but stovetop popcorn is a lot more fun to make—and endlessly customizable.
Photography by Aaron Dryer
- Makes 8 cupsServings
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tbsp. butter
- Salt
Preparation
In a medium pot with a lid, heat 3 tbsp. vegetable oil over medium. Add 3 popcorn kernels; cover. When they start to pop, add 1/2 cup popcorn kernels. Cover, shaking pot constantly, until popping subsides, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. In a small pan, melt 2 tbsp. butter over medium. Pour over popcorn, season with salt and toss to coat.
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