Popcorn. Been doing it all wrong.

[googlegoogle]

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/perfect-popcorn-recipe/index.html

Peanut oil?

WTF is popcorn salt?

[Mr. Laz]

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/perfect-popcorn-recipe/index.html

Peanut oil?

WTF is popcorn salt?
popcorn salt has smaller grains and peanut oil is well ... from peanuts. :)

[Fire Me Boy!]

Actually, if you want perfect popcorn, splurge on coconut oil. Trust me.

And yeah, popcorn salt is awesome.

Based on that episode, I actually bought some different kinds of popcorn to try them and it's amazing the texture, flavor and size of the varieties. Screw the Orville Reddenbacher popcorn... that stuff is the worst.

[Delano]

These guys do popcorn right and the money helps folks that really need jobs.

http://www.lakotafoods.com/c-5-the-harvest.aspx

[googlegoogle]

http://www.amazon.com/Wabash-Valley-Farms-Popcorn-Salt/dp/B00017LF24


http://www.amazon.com/Real-Theater-Popcorn-Popping-Oil/dp/B00017L1UA

[Delano]

Popcorn salt has anti-caking agents and I NEED TO BE CAKN PATNA.

[Silock]

I've been using peanut oil for my popcorn for years. It's superior to every other oil simply because of the aroma. Never smelled better popcorn. I also don't use popcorn salt. I use "lite" salt (50% potassium chloride). Works just as well.

[SLAG]

Trails End FTW

[Silock]

Brand of popcorn doesn't really matter. It's all about the preparation. I use generic HyVee kernels and it's still the best popcorn I've ever had.

[Fire Me Boy!]

I've been using peanut oil for my popcorn for years. It's superior to every other oil simply because of the aroma. Never smelled better popcorn. I also don't use popcorn salt. I use "lite" salt (50% potassium chloride). Works just as well.

If you haven't used coconut oil, it's the best for aroma.

[Silock]

If you haven't used coconut oil, it's the best for aroma.

I have, and it's not, IMO. I mean, it doesn't smell bad or anything, but it doesn't really smell like popcorn should.

[Just Passin' By]

If you haven't used coconut oil, it's the best for aroma.

Coconut oil is the best. It's what they used to use in movie theaters until the health scares for various foods hit and they changed over to crappier oils.

I use the coconut oil in the professional-style popcorn machine I bought for my home. I add real butter, a sprinkle of salt, and some pepper on occasion.

[KcFanInGA]

Damned. I'm actually ashamed to say this now, but I have been using microwave popcorn. I need to try some of this stuff here though. I have been missing out apparently. Orville Redenbacher was in me last week. Was he in you?

[Fire Me Boy!]

I have, and it's not, IMO. I mean, it doesn't smell bad or anything, but it doesn't really smell like popcorn should.

Oh man, I totally disagree. I think coconut oil gives popcorn that real, professionally made smell. Like Just Passin' By said, it's what the theaters used to use before the health factor came into play.

To each his own, but I think coconut oil knocks popcorn out of the park.

[Fire Me Boy!]

Ever tried making it in cast iron? [/Fire Me Boy!]

[Jenson71]

Damned. I'm actually ashamed to say this now, but I have been using microwave popcorn. I need to try some of this stuff here though. I have been missing out apparently. Orville Redenbacher was in me last week. Was he in you?

Pretty soon teh cancer will be in you.

[Saccopoo]

Don't make it any harder than it should be.

If you like popcorn and don't own one of these, you fail.:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/4153Z0G472L.jpg

[Hammock Parties]

I don't understand how people can pop corn on a stove.

What a pain in the fucking ass! I can't even get the butter distributed evenly.

Orville Redenbacher tender white tastes great.

[Jenson71]

I don't understand how people can pop corn on a stove.

What a pain in the ****ing ass! I can't even get the butter distributed evenly.

That's why you use the liquid oil.

[Great Expectations]

Don't make it any harder than it should be.

If you like popcorn and don't own one of these, you fail.:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/4153Z0G472L.jpg

I have that but this is easier to use and tastes better.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31EFVFbIpLL._AA280_.jpg

[Abba-Dabba]

I've been all over the world more times than I can count and have had popcorn in many forms, from many locales, and they all suck. Peanut or coconut oil it doesn't matter.

The only thing keeping the popcorn industry alive is the movie theaters and women in the workplace who are on their 23rd diet of the year in the 25th week of the year.

[ArrowheadHawk]

I've been all over the world more times than I can count and have had popcorn in many forms, from many locales, and they all suck. Peanut or coconut oil it doesn't matter.

The only thing keeping the popcorn industry alive is the movie theaters and women in the workplace who are on their 23rd diet of the year in the 25th week of the year.

Hater.

[Demonpenz]

popcorn is good for diets when you want to keep on weight but not feel full

[Fire Me Boy!]

I've been all over the world more times than I can count and have had popcorn in many forms, from many locales, and they all suck. Peanut or coconut oil it doesn't matter.

The only thing keeping the popcorn industry alive is the movie theaters and women in the workplace who are on their 23rd diet of the year in the 25th week of the year.

One would wonder two things.... why would someone who obviously doesn't like popcorn have popcorn in many forms, from many locales? And why would such a person enter a thread on an internet forum about popcorn?

[Abba-Dabba]

Hater.


That's not such a bad thing in this case.

[Abba-Dabba]

One would wonder two things.... why would someone who obviously doesn't like popcorn have popcorn in many forms, from many locales? And why would such a person enter a thread on an internet forum about popcorn?

Because I like to be tortured in many ways. I am a Chiefs fans and that still isn't enough torture. Popcorn fills the gaps.

[Silock]

Oh man, I totally disagree. I think coconut oil gives popcorn that real, professionally made smell. Like Just Passin' By said, it's what the theaters used to use before the health factor came into play.

To each his own, but I think coconut oil knocks popcorn out of the park.

Peanut oil reminds me of carnivals. I like the kind of roasted peanut aroma it adds. Just a personal preference. I think movie theater popcorn doesn't smell that great.

[Silock]

I have that but this is easier to use and tastes better.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31EFVFbIpLL._AA280_.jpg

I have that one, too. The only thing I don't like is the bottom pan is a bitch to keep clean.

[Otter]

On what level is peanut oil healthier than coconut oil?

[Silock]

On what level is peanut oil healthier than coconut oil?

It's not. Coconut oil is the healthiest oil there is. Peanut oil is very healthy, too, just not as much.

[ArrowheadHawk]

It's not. Coconut oil is the healthiest oil there is. Peanut oil is very healthy, too, just not as much.

Healthy and oil don't go in the same sentence.

[Baby Lee]

popcorn is good for diets when you want to keep on weight but not feel full

Popcorn + Hot Sauce = 65 pounds off so far.

[Great Expectations]

I have that one, too. The only thing I don't like is the bottom pan is a bitch to keep clean.

I treat it like a cast iron skillet. I just wipe it down w/ hot water and a paper towel, then pretend that the remaining debris is adding to the flavor and not harmful.

Oil, salt, and popcorn are all that goes on it. I don't think it has to be cleaned that well to be safe. Also, the professional popcorn makers never have the container that the oil goes in cleaned.

[Silock]

Healthy and oil don't go in the same sentence.

I hope that's a joke.

[Fairplay]

...

[Delano]

Don't make it any harder than it should be.

If you like popcorn and don't own one of these, you fail.:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/4153Z0G472L.jpg

I had one of those but the gear mechanism broke after a year. Do you know of any higher quality models?

Popcorn + Hot Sauce = 65 pounds off so far.

:clap:

[Saccopoo]

I had one of those but the gear mechanism broke after a year. Do you know of any higher quality models?
:clap:

I've had mine for 13 years and use it about three times a week.

Maybe you just got a lemon.

[KCUnited]

I also like M&M's with my popcorn.
As a kid we would have popcorn cake. It was popcorn mixed with that jarred marshmellow stuff, peanuts, and M&Ms. Moms put it in an angel food cake pan and let it set up. Could cut it like a piece of cake. It was good as a kid.

[alpha_omega]

Popcorn sucks...that is all.

[Delano]

I've had mine for 13 years and use it about three times a week.

Maybe you just got a lemon.

Perhaps the newer models are of lesser quailty. I see they have a few different models, so maybe I'll give the Whirley-Pop another try per your recommendation.

[Saccopoo]

Healthy and oil don't go in the same sentence.

Per the Mayo Clinic's website:

When choosing fats, olive oil is a healthy choice. Olive oil contains monounsaturated fat, a healthier type of fat that can lower your risk of heart disease by reducing the total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or "bad") cholesterol levels in your blood.

In contrast, saturated and trans fats — such as butter, animal fats, tropical oils and partially hydrogenated oils — increase your risk of heart disease by increasing your total and LDL cholesterol levels.

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), consuming about 2 tablespoons (23 grams) of olive oil a day may reduce your risk of heart disease. You can get the most benefit by substituting olive oil for saturated fats rather than just adding more olive oil to your diet.

All types of olive oil contain monounsaturated fat, but "extra-virgin" or "virgin" olive oils are the least processed forms, so they're the most heart healthy. Those types contain the highest levels of polyphenols, a powerful antioxidant that also can promote heart health.

[Silock]

Saturated fat in coconut oil is EXTREMELY healthy.

http://drbganimalpharm.blogspot.com/

[Pink Paradise 2010]

wow never thought that i would see a thread like this :) lol

[ArrowheadHawk]

Per the Mayo Clinic's website:

Saturated fat in coconut oil is EXTREMELY healthy.

http://drbganimalpharm.blogspot.com/

So I should fill my deep fat fryer with those oils and I'm healthy as can be? I think not.

[mlyonsd]

My Grandpa used to cook it on the stove in a cast iron skillet.

Using bacon grease instead of oil.

Of course it rocked.

[Silock]

So I should fill my deep fat fryer with those oils and I'm healthy as can be? I think not.

Then you think wrong. Fat is not unhealthy.

[Great Expectations]

I use Canola Oil to pop the corn and then olive oil, sea salt, garlic powder, and a little cracked black pepper to season it.

[GoTrav]

get yourself a whirly pop

http://popcornpopper.com/24000.html

[LaChapelle]

I wonder if they to keep LJ on the roster if Haley will pop a corn in LJ's ass?
Of course he would have to take off a golf shoe first.

[Delano]

I use Canola Oil to pop the corn and then olive oil, sea salt, garlic powder, and a little cracked black pepper to season it.

http://www.delriomedia.com/questions/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/rong-300x123.png

[Rukdafaidas]

Trails End FTW

If there's anyone interested in getting some Trails End popcorn, my son is a cub scout and they're currently having their Trails End popcorn sales drive.
I know we're really not supposed to post things like this, but hey, it's for a good cause.
I believe 70% of all sales proceeds go to support his pack.
Here's a link to purchase directly from Trails End and he and his pack get credit for the sales through this link. The sales drive ends this Sunday, November 22nd. Be sure you're sitting down, Trails End is very proud of their popcorn and they have priced it accordingly.:)

http://www.trails-end.com/estore/scouts/email_referral.jsp?id=4866621

Thanks,
Ruk

[Fire Me Boy!]

Bump because I have found the secret to the holy grail that is movie theater popcorn at home.

Friends, the secret is Flavorcol, and it's like $8 on Amazon. This is the orange powder the theater puts a scoop of in the popper when they drop the kernels. Drop 1/2 tsp. with 1/3 c. of kernels into the oil and you're on the way.

Pair that with coconut oil for popping, a great popcorn (I'm really digging the stuff I'm getting from Crown Jewel (https://www.crownjewelgourmet.com/)), and clarified butter, and you're set.

[Baby Lee]

Wish I'd known that was a secret.

I thought everyone knew about Flavacol, if that's the flavor you're after.

Basically the same thing, down to the packaging for 75 or so years.

I didn't work in a movie theater, but they made popcorn for the teachers in the front office in HS and I had 'office class' as a senior in the morning, so I was the one who was in charge of the popper. We went through about 8-10 cartons that semester.

Pretty much everywhere has it, you just might not notice. It's like $2 at Walmart

I haven't bought it in forever, because I prefer most any flavoring to movie theater faux butter, but my uncle-in-law eats it like it's a sacrament.

My new favorite flavoring is to use a sweet-hot barbecue sauce [Ms. Renfro's Ghost Pepper for me] and just sprinkle it lightly. Comes out like a cross between kettle corn and caramel corn, with a bbq flavor.

[Hoover]

My wife, who for the record is thin, pops hers with a little bacon grease, black pepper, and asiago cheese. Its effin unbelievable.

[Fire Me Boy!]

My wife, who for the record is thin, pops hers with a little bacon grease, black pepper, and asiago cheese. Its effin unbelievable.

Never done bacon grease, but will. Agreed with the black pepper.

[ptlyon]

Grandpa made his popcorn in a cast iron skillet and used bacon grease. Damn it was good. And burnt. Always burnt.

[Baby Lee]

Grandpa made his popcorn in a cast iron skillet and used bacon grease. Damn it was good. And burnt. Always burnt.

Secret with cast iron.

Put the fat in and put the heat on, then only put 2-3 kernels in the pot.

Then when those 2-3 kernels pop, take it off the heat and dump the rest of the kernels in, swish it around so the kernels get good and coated, . . . and heated. About 25-30 seconds.

That way all the kernels heat up until ALMOST ready to pop before you put the cast iron back on the heat. Then they're more likely to all pop at once and you won't burn the early poppers waiting for the stragglers.

[ptlyon]

Secret with cast iron.

Put the fat in and put the heat on, then only put 2-3 kernels in the pot.

Then when those 2-3 kernels pop, take it off the heat and dump the rest of the kernels in, swish it around so the kernels get good and coated, . . . and heated. About 25-30 seconds.

That way all the kernels heat up until ALMOST ready to pop before you put the cast iron back on the heat. Then they're more likely to all pop at once and you won't burn the early poppers waiting for the stragglers.

Thanks for the tip, but I don't even have any cast iron. May help someone else though! :thumb:

On a side note it wasn't just popcorn that he burnt. It was everything. Bacon, eggs, pancakes... Toast. Literally everything he cooked. Said he liked it that way. :)

[Dayze]

My wife, who for the record is thin, pops hers with a little bacon grease, black pepper, and asiago cheese. Its effin unbelievable.

:HMMM:

[Fire Me Boy!]

My wife, who for the record is thin, pops hers with a little bacon grease, black pepper, and asiago cheese. Its effin unbelievable.

That bacon grease popcorn is LEGIT.

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[ptlyon]

We be tellin ya