For me, Sunday night is tv night. And who doesn’t love eating popcorn when you’re watching your favorite show. Growing up my mom always made popcorn on the stove top. Now most make popcorn in the microwave. These microwave bags of popcorn are loaded with harmful chemicals. Making popcorn on the stove is easy, inexpensive, and much better for you since you control the ingredients.
Microwave popcorn contains a chemical called diacetyl. This chemical is added to give the popcorn it’s golden color and distinctive microwave popcorn smell. Microwave popcorn also contains a coating, which breaks down when heated called perfluorooctanoic (PFOA). It has been identified as a “likely carcinogen” by the Environmental Protection Agency. I don’t know what this stuff is, but I definitely know I don’t want to eat it!
Directions
- Heat a large pot with 3 tablespoons of oil (olive oil, coconut, grape seed, your choice) over medium heat.
- Add 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels and cover with lid. Popcorn will begin to pop in a few minutes.
- Cook until kernels slowly stop popping. About 4-6 minutes.
- Top with your favorite ingredients. I like parmesan cheese and sea salt.