# So how do I make decent popcorn at home

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**Category:** Cafe Society\
**Tags:** food-cooking\
**Created:** [January 7, 2025, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-do-i-make-decent-popcorn-at-home/1012679 "2025-01-07T18:15:25Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 9, 2025, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-do-i-make-decent-popcorn-at-home/1012679/61 "2025-01-09T18:50:06Z")

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I have used all the methods for popping corn mentioned here. Air popped is what I’ve done mostly over the last 40+ years. I find some butter and popcorn salt make it taste just as good as oil popped or microwave corn.

I have scanned the thread, and I don’t think anyone else has mentioned this. When stove top oil-in-pan popping the best results happen when the corn is added to _hot_ oil. Just put the oil in the pan and add a few kernels of corn. Turn the heat on medium high. When the kernels in the pan pop, add the rest of the corn. This really makes a difference! Of course using good, fresh popcorn really helps.

To those who haven’t tried it: black pepper, salt and butter are an awesome combination on popcorn.

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