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To cook popcorn on your stove, start by putting 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil and just 2 kernels of corn in a pan on medium heat. As soon as those kernels pop, add the remaining kernels as suggested by the package, and put the cover on the pan so it’s slightly ajar to let steam escape. Start shaking the pan gently to keep the kernels from burning, and continue shaking until the popping stops. Then, turn off the heat, wait a few more seconds for any last kernels to pop, and remove the lid. To learn how to cook popcorn in your microwave, keep reading!