As far as a cheap snack goes, homemade popcorn is among the cheapest!
At Winco, bulk popcorn is around $.85/lb. Every couple weeks I get about 2lbs and I have some stovetop popped popcorn nearly every night. It's moderately healthy, takes a long time to eat and it's quite a satisfying treat.
What you'll need:
A large saucepan or pot with a lid [I use this old pot and it's gross by now. I suggest getting one at a thrift store.]
1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
1/3 cup of white popcorn [yellow is good too, but white is fluffier]
Salt to taste
A big bowl!
1. Set your burner to almost high...too little or too high results in tougher popcorn.
2. Add the oil to your pot
3. Add your corn to the oil and put on the lid
4. With the lid on, give to pan a good shake to coat the kernels with oil
5. Shake the pot every once in a while to keep the kernels moving around. This way they don't burn and get even heat.
6. When you hear the popping begin, carefully crack the lid to release steam.
7. Continue shaking the pot carefully
* if you notice the popcorn pot filling up, pour some popcorn out into your bowl and continue popping.
8. When the popping stops or when there is more than 2 seconds between pops, remove from heat and remove the lid.
9. Add popcorn to your bowl and salt to taste.
10. Put on a movie an enjoy!
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