http://www.democraticunderground.com/115712491Oh my.
God, I'm bored, and hanging around the primitives isn't dissipating any ennui.
bif (14,607 posts)
Recipe for the best popcorn on the planet!
http://cookingwiththemark.blogspot.com/
Callalily (9,813 posts)
1. Hmmmmm . . . that's how I make it
when I want to make "traditional" popcorn, but I never heard of removing the pan once the 3 test corns have popped. May have to try that technique.
Although there are some pretty good microwave popcorns out there, my favorite is the pan method. I use my mom's 55+ year old stainless steel pan.
Blues Heron (423 posts)
2. Question
it says pour the popped corn into a large bowl. Keep doing this until all the corn is done. - so are your supposed to pour them off while some are still popping?
bif (14,607 posts)
3. Exactly!
If you keep shaking the pot, the popped kernels will rise to the top and you can lift the lid and pour it quickly into a bowl. It keeps the popcorn light and fluffy and ensures almost all kernels get popped.
Blues Heron (423 posts)
4. Definitely going to have to try this
I'm always looking for the perfect popcorn method. Thanks!
Blues Heron (423 posts)
5. OK tried this twice
The pot I used is a standard revereware 3 qt pot. The first batch I used the suggested 1/3 cup oil and 1 cup of corn. I think I poured off the popped kernels too soon though and got popcorn all over the kitchen from popping kernels. The popcorn was excellent though - no burned kernels whatsover.
The second batch I figured let the popcorn rise higher before pouring it off, and that worked great. I also used only a 1/4 cup of oil and it was fine. Again, no burned corn, and only a few unpopped kernels.
Very nice method! Thanks again for posting this!
franksolich used to pop popcorn a lot--one of my favorite treats, with plenty of salt--but after I found out Frito-Lay sells popcorn in $2 bags, I gave up making my own and dine on those instead. Easier, cheaper, cleaner, quicker.
