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.
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    Bowl of Popcorn
    • 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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