STOVE TOP POPCORN - Never ventured beyond microwaved popcorn?  Well try this simple and traditional recipe for a tasty treat that will really elevate your family movie night!!!

Basic Ingredients:

- Popcorn

- Oil

- Butter

- Salt

Seasonings:

When making popcorn, part of the fun is experimenting with your own seasoning creations.

We find it wonderful to use one or more of the following seasonings. But please, I don't think they would taste very good all together!

- Italian Seasoning

- Marjoram

- Thyme

- Rosemary

- Savory

- Sage

- Oregano

- Basil

- Curry

- Garlic Powder / Garlic Salt

- Onion Power / Onion Salt

- Cayenne

- Seasoning Salt

- Parmesan Cheese

• Use a large pot with a lid. It is important to use a pot large enough, so that your popcorn won't overflow and cause a mess.
  

• Coat the bottom of the pot with a thin layer of oil (about 1/8 inch).
  

• Heat the oil on medium on top of the stove until it's hot, or until it appears to reach a watery consistency. (Another way to test whether your oil is hot enough is to stand back and flick a droplet of water into the pot and wait for it to sizzle.)
  

• Coat the bottom of the pot with a layer of popcorn. Try to ensure that there is only a single layer of popcorn and that none of the kernels overlap.
  

• Place the lid onto the pot and turn the stove up to medium-high/high.
  

• As the oil begins to bubble, gently shake the pot in a left to right motion (not up and down) so that the popcorn kernels move and don't burn.
  

• After a few minutes, the popcorn will begin to pop. Continue to shake the pot on the stove until all of the kernels have popped.
  

• Turn off the stove and remove the pot from the stove. Transfer your popcorn into a separate container.
  

• Melt butter in the microwave and drizzle over your freshly popped popcorn!
  

• Add your favorite seasonings. Experimenting can be great fun!
  

• Share and enjoy!
  

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