PrintHow to Make Stovetop Popcorn, Mark Bittman's Way4.7 from 3 reviews Recipe type: Snack Ingredients2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (I prefer to use coconut oil or olive oil)1???2 cup popping corn2 to 4 tablespoons butter or olive oil, optionalSalt and other seasonings, optional (I added chopped dark chocolate and chili powder)InstructionsPut the vegetable oil in a large, deep pan with a lid.