Popping your corn!

[Stew]

Last week I was going to post and ask if anyone had any favourite ways to make popcorn while out and about as I think it's something that the kids will love doing but I didn't get round to it!

I've seen a brilliant way!

https://www.facebook.com/ChilternOpenAirMuseumEvents/videos/1155277764522769/

Yes, it's facebook so for those that can't view it, it's two metal sieves together so it's like a mesh globe. Brilliantly simple! I was thinking of making foil pouches or stuff like that but you can't see what's going on so much. Sometimes the best ideas are the simplest!!

I'll be stuffed with popcorn now.....er.....I mean the kids will be!

 

[crosslandkelly]

That's a great idea, thanks for posting.

 

[Robson Valley]

How simple! As a kid, we had a rectangular metal mesh basket with a sliding mesh lid on a long handle.
I do believe I can still buy them.

Personally, I'd rather use a pot with some corn oil. No butter but some seasoned salt. Kid tested and kid approved.

I found one in the Cabella's catalog. Perforated metal, non stick, not mesh (to watch the corn pop) and $25, but you get the idea.
I think that for the money, the 2 kitchen sieves is a far better deal.

 

[tracker1972]

Yep, saw a picture last year of popcorn in a sieve and ever since it's become a staple. The smell outdoors is fantastic...

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[Robson Valley]

Prior to Columbus' arrival in the New World, there were and (basically) are 5 kinds of corn/maize = flint corn, flour corn, dent corn, sweet corn and popcorn.
Look them up, I have no appetite for another lecture.

Bash a kernel of popcorn on a stone. See the little white part in the middle? Those are the water cells which make the kernel explode when heated.
Old, dried, stale popcorn is really dried out = won't pop easily. Keep it in your freezer. Buy fresh each autumn.

There are 2 shapes = mushroom (tough to chew) and snowflake (light, fluffy, easily chewed).
Mpst domestic popcorn is a mix.
Do you remember Orville Redenbacher and popcorn? He was the world's best popcorn genetics master in all of history.

 

[TarHeelBrit]

Found this on Youtube and had to try it out, it works!! It's now my wifes favourite way to do popcorn

[video=youtube;lXKbrkbyPV8]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXKbrkbyPV8[/video]

 

[Robson Valley]

That's gross. What was the fat in the popcorn? Walrus? Cape Buffalo? Penguin?
Obviously kid tested and kid approved but you ought to check your source.

 

[Herbalist1]

My lad has used the two sieves method several times in Cubs - always works well and nice and simple though your popcorn is also smoked!

 

[santaman2000]

We (me and the kids) still like Jiffy Pop

 

[Stew]

We (me and the kids) still like Jiffy Pop

Not sold in the uk though.

 

[santaman2000]

Not sold in the uk though.

Ouch. Not available by mail order either?

Mind there are a couple of disadvantages anyway for extended trips or backpacking in:
1) it's a bit bulky
2) it's relatively fragile to pack among camping gear

 

[TarHeelBrit]

That's gross. What was the fat in the popcorn? Walrus? Cape Buffalo? Penguin?
Obviously kid tested and kid approved but you ought to check your source.

Yeah well I never said I liked it That fat could be anything, recycled McDonalds chip fat, floor wax, earwax, axle grease ??? Doesn't look appetising when you see it like that.