10 MIN · STOVETOP

Stovetop popcorn

Name: Stovetop popcorn
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 1/2 oz popcorn kernels; 3 tbsp vegetable oil (something with a high smoke point); 1 tsp fine sea salt

Three test kernels first, then the lid on and the pan shaken until it goes quiet.

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Ingredients

3 1/2 ozpopcorn kernels
3 tbspvegetable oil, something with a high smoke point
1 tspfine sea salt

Method

1
Put the oil and exactly three kernels into a large heavy pan, cover, and set over medium-high heat until all three have popped.
2
Take the pan off the heat, tip in the remaining kernels, put the lid back on and count to thirty so they all come up to temperature together.
3
Return the pan to the heat with the lid slightly ajar and shake it steadily as the popping builds to a roar.
4
As soon as the pops slow to a couple of seconds apart, tip it straight into a wide bowl and toss with the fine salt.

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