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Making popcorn in a pan, the old-fashioned way, results in fresher tasting, healthier popcorn. Make it as a yummy snack for the whole family to enjoy.
Ingredients
- Cooking oil
- Popcorn kernels
Steps
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Pour enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pot. Turn on the burner to medium high.
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Place one or two kernels of popcorn into the pot, then place the pot onto the burner. Place the lid onto the pot.Advertisement
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Wait until you can hear the popcorn pop. This depends on the heat and size of the pan, but is usually between 1 and 5 minutes.
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Make a light layer of popcorn on the bottom of the pan, not more than one kernel deep, once the popcorn has popped.
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Replace the lid and let the kernels you've added pop.
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Listen for the slowing down of popping, being careful not to burn the popcorn.
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Remove the pan from the burner once the popcorn has popped. Turn off the oven. Pour the popcorn into a bowl, season to your liking, and serve.
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QuestionWhen is the salt added?Community AnswerPour the popcorn out of pan and into a bowl, then add your desired amount of salt. Mix it up with clean hands or a large spoon.
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QuestionHow much popcorn should I make, and how long should it cook?MicheleTop AnswererFor one person, a half cup of corn kernels should be enough (unless you’re a fanatic). You cook it until the popping slows down and it’s about 2 seconds between pops. It’s hard to judge time because everyone’s pans heat differently. Since you need to be there for the whole cook time, it’s not hard to tell when they’re all mostly done popping. Don’t wait too long or you’ll burn the kernels.
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Tips
- Only place a layer of popcorn one kernel deep into the pan. Too much and your pan will overflow!Thanks
- You can give the pan one or two careful shakes as the popcorn is popping, in order to loosen up more heat and evenly distribute oil.Thanks
- Be careful not to place too little or too much oil into the pan. Too little oil and the popcorn won't pop, and too much will result in wet popcorn.Thanks
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Warnings
- Popcorn and oil can pop out of the pan at you, so wear oven mitts. If you are burned, run the effected spot under cool water.Thanks
- The pan gets extremely hot.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- pot
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