How to Make Popcorn on the Stove

Step 1

Pour approximately 2 tablespoons of oil in the bottom of a medium/large pan. The oil should generously cover the bottom of the pan.

Step 2

Heat the pan over Medium/High heat.

Step 3

Put 3 test popcorn kernels in the pan and put on the cover.

Step 4

After you hear the test kernels pop, take off the lid.

Step 5

Add popcorn kernels (see notes below) to the pan and put the lid back on.

Step 6

Allow the popcorn to pop.

Step 7

Gently slide the pan around on the burner during the first few minutes of the process to avoid burning the kernels.

Step 8

Take the pan off the heat when the sound of kernels popping slows down. (The whole popping process should only take 3-4 minutes.)