What is a stovetop popcorn popper?
A stovetop popcorn popper is an equipment used to make popcorn at home or anywhere just using a stove. It will be an excellent choice for popping a limited amount of popcorn. You can pop tasty and quality popcorn yourself using this popper. It is convenient to use. Although popping using a stovetop popper is simple, you need to follow some steps to get the quality popcorn. Since there are many types of stovetop popcorn makers out there in the market, you should choose the best stovetop popcorn popper that suits your need.
How to season a stovetop popcorn popper?
Before starting to pop popcorns using this stovetop popper, you should season the pan and the popper. Seasoning the popper will reduce the chances of kernels getting burned and will produce quality popcorns with delicious taste. To season the container, you can use vegetable oil. Pour a teaspoon of vegetable oil over the pan to form a uniform layer of oil and heat it for a few seconds. It would help if you warmed until the oil is heated and take out the pan to cool. After the container is cooled, wipe it out using a napkin. Now, your popper is ready to start popping.
How much to add?
The amount of kernels and other ingredients to add is up to you and the popper’s size. A standard amount of popcorn will be half a cup, and that of oil is 1 to 3 tablespoon. You can add butter and salt if you need it after popping is complete. You should not add any ingredients while the pan is on the stove turned on. Add the ingredients and then turn on the burner.
Yield and popping time
- Using a stovetop popcorn popper, you can pop 1 to 3 servings of popcorn
- It will take a minimum of five minutes
The process of popping
- After seasoning the popper, make sure it is cooled properly
- Add the ingredients, the popcorn kernels, and oil
- Depending upon your convenience with the popper, you can change the amount of popcorn and oil addition
- Adjust the burner to a medium temperature so that it does not burn the corn instead of popping
- Stir the ingredients at regular intervals to spread the heat equally and allow all the corns to pop
- After 3 to 5 minutes, you will notice a slowdown of popping with a gap of 1 to 2 seconds between each pop indicating the completion of popping
- Once you see the popping completed, remove the popper immediately from the burner
- Dump the popped up popcorns into a bowl
- Add additional ingredients like butter and salt according to your need and taste
- Serve the popcorn, fresh and tasty
Things not to be done
- Do not add the ingredients after placing the popper on the burning stove
- Be attentive during the entire popping process
- Do not overheat or preheat the popper
- Do not touch the popper during popping to avoid burns on the hand since it is either stainless steel or aluminum.
