Our simple trick will help you make a perfect batch of stovetop popcorn with no burnt kernels.

Making popcorn from scratch can be tricky.

She first learned this technique decades ago from the back of a popcorn box.

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Popcorn Toppings

Want something more than butter or salt on your popcorn?

you could even make popcorn into delicious clusters orcaramel corn.

If you are using coconut oil, allow all of the solid oil to melt.

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Wait for the popcorn kernels to pop.

It’s fun to do with kids.)

The popcorn should begin popping soon, and all at once.

heat oil and add 3 to 4 popcorn kernels to the pot

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Remove the lid and dump the popcorn immediately into a wide bowl.

With this technique, nearly all of the kernels pop, and nothing burns.

Just drizzle the melted butter over the popcorn and toss to distribute.

Wait for the popcorn kernels to pop

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when the popcorn kernels pop, add the rest of the kernels in an even layer

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Immediately empty popped popcorn into a serving bowl

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once the popcorn stops popping, remove the pot from heat

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melt butter for drizzling over popcorn

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