How to Make Popcorn on the Stove (without burning it)

Learn how to make popcorn over the stove without ending up with a bowl of burnt kernels! It's actually pretty easy to pop popcorn with just a pot, but you do have to follow my steps carefully to avoid incinerating it!
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INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup popcorn kernels
2 tablespoons oil with high smoke point
7 tablespoons melted butter
salt to taste
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[@ButteredSideUp]

My pot is the Cuisinart 733-24HNS 3.5 Qt. sauté pan with helper handle and cover. It is now discontinued by Cuisinart, but you can still purchase it in a set called the Chef's Classic Stainless 10 Piece Set (77-10NS)

[@deeannfassett2344]

I have been making popcorn my whole life, I primarily used an air popped machine, but after 20+ years my machine died, and I have not found its equal on the market. This tutorial gave me the most tender, fluffy and wonderful flavor of popcorn from my childhood! Thank you for sharing these tips

[@edwardpiss]

Did they stop making the air popped machine you used in the past? 😫

[@nicklanier4041]

Love how direct, concise and to-the-point this video was!!!! Too often, recipe sites and videos spend forever on their pre-rambling. You give us what we're looking to find and I appreciate that lol

[@jamesloxterman8366]

Your butter passion tells me I can trust you

[@fatimaalawami4289]

I've always hated stove popcorn as I always burn it. And today i managed to pop every single kernel without burning. Thank you so much for those great tips

[@ButteredSideUp]

Aw, that makes me so happy! Thank you for letting me know!

[@MrBuildingbridges]

Worked perfectly as described. Would you believe it? At 68, making my FIRST batch of popcorn the old fashioned way, using oil instead of hot air. Excellent.

[@padude131]

I'm 65 and this was my best pot of popcorn too!!

[@zelsantana2313]

You can also use no oil in the stove if you don't like oil

[@stlounsbury]

Me too; 64, Been popping it wrong for 50 years. Every kernel popped, and very big and puffy.

[@thescientisthorse]

I'm 35, and I will keep you informed when I do mine. lol

[@megaclopton2947]

34 and this is my first time 😢

[@user-sl309jd90]

Never in my life, I had all my popcorn popping without failure this well!!!! Resting the popcorns in the pan for a minute really worked. Thanks!

[@mizurashi2643]

Mine are sparkling white

[@briggsmiller7095]

Seriously, thank you so much. I tried to make some old-school popcorn a few months back and I burnt the heck out of it and my house smelled for days. I followed your guidance, and now I'm eating a delicious big freaking bowl of popcorn. Thank you! No more microwaved bags of corn for me.

[@ButteredSideUp]

Glad I could help! ✨

[@briggsmiller7095]

@@ButteredSideUp 🙂

[@silentcal275]

Love the detail you put into this. Down to knowing the smoke points of certain oils. Well done 😊

[@RayReklaw7993]

Wow! That actually worked. No scorching or burnt popcorn! Thank you very much!

[@seacucumberable]

Thank you! About to your technique now! Edit: Holy shit, every kernel came out popped with NONE burnt?! You, ma'am, are a genius.

[@altimate_paparazzi8362]

Thank you, I made popcorn from the scratch just watching you for the first time and it came out very good and fluffy. No burns noted.😊

[@Mariangela.L]

It works! Thank you ❤ Αν το δει κανένας Έλληνας, παιδιά δουλεύει και το έκανα με ελαιόλαδο και σε αντικολλητικό κατσαρολάκι. Βγήκαν τέλεια, αφράτα, κανένα Καμμένο και σχεδόν όλα πετάχτηκαν. 🎉

[@chrippin]

This is THE best way to make stove top popcorn. I’ve tried 3 times so far and have had 99% popped corn! You must take the pan off the stove for the break especially if you have an electric stove (residual heat). Tip for nonstick: - add oil to nonstick and heat with the tester kernels For stainless: Heat pan first EMPTY for at least a minute. Splash a few drops of water. It should bead off. It it takes more than a second to sizzle, it’s not hot enough yet. When splash test shows the pan is ready, drop the oil to coat the pan. Add tester kernels and shake. And follow steps in video. Hope this helps!

[@skercro1709]

thank you so much, i never eat popcorn so last time i tried i made the microwave ones, last time i burnt the hell out of them, this time i was too early , alot of the kernels were unpopped so i did this and now i have another full bowl, Thanks!~

[@moonbeam_base]

This is the kind of detail I was looking for. Thanks for the excellent video!

[@lalakoaiko]

My husband and I tried making stovetop popcorn without a tutorial yesterday and they just weren’t as crunchy and the kernels left a weird residual texture in the mouth after eating. This tutorial is so easy to follow and the popcorn turned out perfect!! Thank you so much!!

[@SunshineMafia]

Perfect! Thank you! You’re amazing! Your instructions were clear and to the point. Our popcorn maker just broke, and your instructions were perfect! ☀️🙌🏽☀️🙌🏽

[@krhemmer]

I had to use my cast iron pan but I followed your directions and it worked so well! Perfect popcorn - thank you!

[@MsTropicalRookie]

Girl, thank u. My first bowl of perfectly popped popcorn ever. No more Redenbacher for me.

[@addiebillinghurst2012]

These instructions were precise AND accurate! First time making it on my stove and didn't burn it. I will forever use this method!

[@LostInSpaces]

I just tried this method and it worked perfectly. Thanks for sharing

[@babalui66]

Thank you for sharing. I always make my popcorn on the stove the same way my dad did it. One thing I still do just like he did is to pour the popcorn into a large paper sack, pour the butter in and add some salt. Once done, fold the top of the sack down and give it a good shaking. Turns out so good.

[@nicolemyers8551]

Thank you! I followed every detail & it worked beautifully!

[@TutoPhy]

thank you girl, i really appreciate how you simply descript for us as my first time it was super amazing thank youuuuuuuu❤

[@slimetunersis5373]

Literally perfect popcorn thank you so much for this video

[@7empest_mi]

Well done! My first time cooking popcorn, and it worked perfectly! Thank you!

[@estherlopez1433]

Worked like a charm! Used coconut oil and it seems divine 😋

[@Hadassah7000]

By the way, I highly approve of your cultured vocabulary. It adds flavor to the video like cultured butter to popcorn!

[@annabelova7817]

Thank you so much. Did it for the first time and it’s delicious

[@definitelynotariaaa]

It's my first time making popped corn, and on firewood too! This worked perfectly. Thank you!!

[@ChristianWUtomo]

Finally! I did it right for the first time of my life! Thank you, you've earned a new subscriber 🎉

[@user-im5ed2gm6w]

I just tried this method using ghee and measuring half the amounts; it was PERFECT 🎉 Thank you so much 🤗

[@pabloplaysguitar]

Me and my gf just made some using your video! Thanks so much 😊 very straightforward and we went down the rabbit hole, she's looking up popcorn recipes now lol

[@chi-townvirgolife9269]

Girl! That’s a perfect system!❤

[@LovelyShanny]

Did the exact instructions, and it came out perfect!!

[@belenarmada9942]

They turned out amazing.

[@Maplepancake.]

This worked perfectly, amazing tutorial

[@newtea4470]

I was a doubting Thomas, but your method works. Thanks!!!

[@tianqiwang5519]

Best tips that actually works!!!

[@ergergzbhzefer]

It actually worked so well... Thanks for the tip !

[@ayooluwaadeyeye2666]

Thank you so much for this tip. Literally saved my life by saving my gut. Been burning popcorn for ages till I stumble on your video. Once again, thank you

[@0Black0Moon0]

My first stove popped popcorn and my family loved it

[@shiranui7694]

Thank you! I just burnt most of my kernels and went straight to youtube and found this for next popcorn making ❤

[@kashmirindia1692]

Worked perfectly!! Thanks a lot ❤ from India

[@SuperJodilicious]

Yours was the first video I found that said high heat so was a little skeptical. Holy crap this worked well, so much better than the other videos I followed. Thank you so much.

[@andreathomas8130]

Very well done. Worked perfectly. I add butter, sugar and cinnamon.Outta this world.

[@whatsthisabout6641]

These tips worked. I've been making popcorn for years but they always tend to be dry. I hardly burn my popcorn unless am unattentive to the pop. But following each step not a single kernel got burnt. Very nice soft texture and also non oily. I used 2 Tsp butter, 2 Tspn sugar as I was craving some slightly sweet popcorn (not a big sweet tooth)

[@jenniferphylene]

You changed my life with this video ❤

[@Joseph12O]

really nice guide! I always burned everything but with this way of pre heat I did not burn any, didn't expect it to go well in my first try

[@MarvinM98]

Perfect explanation Successfully prepared my first popcorn 24/7/23

[@pastoriseradmjolk1442]

wow, before i watched this video, i always burned my popcorn. now they are perfect every time

[@hjalsingkallinator5216]

SO TRUEEEE!!!

[@AbelAlemu-uy5il]

This worked perfectly! Thank You!

[@Kluneberg]

That turned out to be way easier than I expected. Thank you.

[@JuliaN-cm4ux]

You have this down to a science. I made popcorn on the stove for the first time tonight following your method, and it turned out beautifully! It’s also kind of magical to take the lid off and it’s just filled with beautiful popcorn! 😂 Thank you so much for this video ❤

[@kseniapeter]

Thank you very much! Everything worked perfectly!

[@ericsaldate778]

This is the way. Thank you!

[@mamanexpat9300]

Following this recipe my popcorn machine will go to the charity shop. They are so much nicer, none were burnt and only 1 kennel unpop...I also like that you explained how to flavour them as well. thank you.

[@sea4874]

Thanks for this. It worked perfectly.

[@vlad-designs]

Wow I just made perfect popcorn! Thank you ❤🙏

[@brandonjohnson9889]

Thanks! Works like a charm

[@SmartAnlayst]

Just wow!!! I like to make popcorn over the stovetop only. Unfortunately, before today, I have never had such great success in making it. Today, I hardly had any kernels left un-popped. Add to it that not a single kernel burned. Thanks a ton for this video - this is the best video I have seen for this. Sharing what I did. I took a couple teaspoons of cold-pressed organic coconut oil to the pan and heated it at a high setting for a minute. I added a couple kernels as you suggested and followed the process until all kernels popped (just the same way as in your video). While the pan was cooling down, I made a mixture of virgin olive oil, onion powder, pink salt, finely powdered black pepper, turmeric, and lemon-pepper salt, and stirred it well. I drizzled this over the popcorn and mixed it well before savoring it hot and delicious!!!

[@ThenotaryFairy]

You got me measuring stuff, kudos 👏

[@morgangentle3287]

This is the best recipe ever so easy and the best , it actually cooks the kernels , I used olive oil with a bit of butter on top with some dill pickle seasoning next level

[@MoneyMAG63]

You are an angel!!😭😭❤️ They are perfect😢 Thank you.

[@shoeitchysaharadesert]

It worked flawlessly.

[@godfreycarmichael]

Letting the popcorn sit in the hot oil for a minute is definitely a good idea. Cooks perfectly. Thanks for the tip.

[@jayj4439]

Thanks for fully explaining this. Now I know how to avoid unpopped and burnt kernels

[@peytonmele1358]

Just made some. Amazing!!

[@goodfaker358]

I confirm that she made me a good popcorn maker. I appreciate you, they way u present, and simplicity😊👏

[@angeladubose3803]

Thank you! The popcorn was great and you made it easy

[@juliaqueen]

very clear and i will follow you to do the popcorn.

[@Nethanel773]

Thank you for putting this up.

[@arashnmaryam2296]

Finally im helped ...ur trick worked well.. thanks 🎉

[@larajacobs4303]

Thanks 🎉 I made the best popcorn 🍿 following your instructions 😋

[@Circleglide]

I tried 2 times and failling and after following these tips it actually worked for me ty

[@SopurkhKaur]

Thanks.. I'm eating slightly burnt popcorn as I write this and after I get the pot clean I'll try it your way tomorrow

[@watermelon2223]

Thanks Erica, worked well

[@Wayne-nb8wz]

I got gourmet popcorn as a gift for Christmas and finally got around to cooking it. It has been a least 20 years since I made popcorn on the stove. I said I got this, how hard can it be. I got out my Dutch oven poured enough oil to cover the bottom of the pot and added just a little more, just to make sure. Then I added the popcorn, enough to cover the pan, and put it on medium heat. Nothing happened so I added more oil, and put the heat up a bit. Finally, I heard the first pop, see it's going to be great. Another 5 minutes later I had about 20% of the kernels popped and then the silence, so I took it off the heat and poured it into a bowl as 2 more kernels popped on the floor( what a waste I thought). The only thing that made it edible was the extra butter I poured over the few kernels that popped. At least I remembered not to pour it in one spot. Now it's time for KZbin, next time I'll do it your way! Thanks for a great informative video, you have a great channel. Update: Followed your direction today ...Perfecto!

[@liliweiler4255]

This worked out perfectly

[@OreoLovesMissCircle]

this really helps！ thanks！

[@blacksteel0019]

Perfect tutoria! Thank You.

[@Its_Not_Suspicious]

Thanks so much for the tutorial! Made popcorn for the first time ever and nothing burned or stuck!

[@hunzaglory8313]

Marvelous tips

[@saintpsu]

Hope I saw this clip before burning my pot, lol. Thanks a lot. Gonna have me some popcorn tonight!

[@TalkCafe]

If you grind the salt with coffee grinder to a powder, it can cover the popcorn more evenly.

[@victorportelli3449]

Thanks madame,just followed your instructions and succeeded in making my first perfect popcorn .my compliments.victir MALTA.

[@Lilyofthevalley908.]

This was amazingly helpful! It was my first time making popcorn and since mom usually makes it i decided to try myself :> definitely subscribing

[@CJ-mt6zd]

Great recipe

[@hunched_monk3279]

It works! Thanks @Buttered Side Up

[@tlotlisophahladira8909]

I did them successfully after burning many times😭 THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@anitaeffiong7583]

I made my today and it was amazing 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@sukhandeepsingh9643]

Thanks it works really ❤

[@aleidarenteria1935]

Thank you!!! in less than 5 minutes I learned how to make popcorn like a true pro!

[@sarahgardner8856]

My popcorn turned out perfectly!

[@chumaidoko7343]

Best popcorn recipe😊

[@Yellowtoenail1980]

Omg thank you this worked!

[@lindab91952]

Thank u, ur method helped me a lot. I didn't burn the popcorn but it was tough. Wondering if it's the brand of popcorn I used

[@lleslie17]

That was really helful thank you ❤

[@nerdlord2411]

Hell yeah brother thanks for showing me the way