Popcorn on the Stovetop

We used to buy microwave popcorn by the Costco case.  Now we make it instead.  It doesn't take much longer than the microwave.  Really!   We use a 4 quart saucepan and it fills the pan with almost all of the kernels popped.

Stovetop Popcorn
1/3 c. popping corn
2 T extra virgin olive oil.

Heat oil in a large pot.  When oil is hot, add the popcorn (don't forget the lid! ) and shake occasionally as it pops.  Once there are a few seconds between pops, it's done.

Simple as that.

To fancy it up,  drizzle with a little melted butter and toss with salt and parmesan cheese.   You get to control the amount of what you add, not Orvil.  

--------------------------------------
Comments:
We've tried a couple of brands of popping corn and we haven't found much difference.

We use Trader Joe's Extra Virgin Olive Oil