tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post1204950824357381439..comments2024-03-27T16:44:08.431-07:00Comments on Delightful Repast: Popcorn - My Culinary NemesisJean | DelightfulRepast.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-33354920812001641192012-01-29T13:36:22.323-08:002012-01-29T13:36:22.323-08:00My popcorn is getting better! I'll come back e...My popcorn is getting better! I'll come back eventually and tell you my final version!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-20366493467707384872012-01-24T10:17:52.121-08:002012-01-24T10:17:52.121-08:00Love polenta!Love polenta!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-6648613984904014262012-01-24T10:00:14.851-08:002012-01-24T10:00:14.851-08:00Lorenzo, I never thought about it, but I suppose p...Lorenzo, I never thought about it, but I suppose popcorn would not be traditional in Italy! Thanks for letting me know about the Blogger problem being fixed; I'll check it out.Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-78117863761701498882012-01-24T09:58:07.629-08:002012-01-24T09:58:07.629-08:00Jeanette, thank you! I love the idea of watching t...Jeanette, thank you! I love the idea of watching the popping through a glass lid! And pouring it into a lidded bowl so that you can shake it to distribute the salt and melted butter! And I already have the perfect bowl.Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-1757063846125543742012-01-24T09:44:46.656-08:002012-01-24T09:44:46.656-08:00You have so many comments I don't have time to...You have so many comments I don't have time to see if anyone makes the perfect popcorn.<br /><br />My perfect popcorn: Heavy pan with glass lid. Barely cover bottom with high quality vegetable oil for best taste. Heat. Cover bottom of pan with popcorn. Cook on medium high gas heat until pot is full. No shaking needed. Put in large bowl that has a plastic lid. Pour half cube microwaved butter Jeanettehttp://jeanettefisher.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-27413040801638222722012-01-24T06:09:35.401-08:002012-01-24T06:09:35.401-08:00Irvin, thank you sooooo much! Here I've been t...Irvin, thank you sooooo much! Here I've been thinking my heavy pans should be better for this than a thin one, but your explanation of the pan has me convinced I need to get one cheapy thin pan to improve my chances with popcorn! A pan I can actually lift to give it an occasional shake.Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-4346554283296562362012-01-23T23:40:25.183-08:002012-01-23T23:40:25.183-08:00Two ways. Susan is right, you can microwave the po...Two ways. Susan is right, you can microwave the popcorn in a paper bag. Don't even bother to staple it, just microwave the popcorn kernels tossed with a little oil (I find I only need 1 tablespoon) and salt (1/2 teaspoon is enough for me, but your taste may vary). Toss in bag, fold down the top of the bag 1" from top and microwave from 1 1/2 minutes to 2 minutes, depending on microwave Irvin @ Eat the Lovehttp://www.eatthelove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-83229256095126837472012-01-23T07:22:20.233-08:002012-01-23T07:22:20.233-08:00Hmm ... microwave popcorn without the chemicals .....Hmm ... microwave popcorn without the chemicals ... might have to give it a try! Thanks, Susan!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-25610677507409552742012-01-22T20:21:17.892-08:002012-01-22T20:21:17.892-08:00i actually pop my corn in the microwave, using the...i actually pop my corn in the microwave, using the alton brown method. take a paper bag. i put in about 1/3 c of popcorn. i then add 2-3 TBLS of vegetable oil. fold the top down twice and staple it twice. (the staples will be fine, don't worry!) then nuke it for about 2 mins. voila! popcorn!Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-63091137625210714532012-01-22T16:17:18.591-08:002012-01-22T16:17:18.591-08:00Thanks so much, Kristin! I don't have one, but...Thanks so much, Kristin! I don't have one, but a wok is something I might be able to put to multiple uses, so I'll check that out.Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-19896094168478699692012-01-22T16:11:56.169-08:002012-01-22T16:11:56.169-08:00Hi Jean. I don't have much to add based on per...Hi Jean. I don't have much to add based on personal experience with popcorn. Like some others here, I have a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Great-Northern-Popcorn-Original-Stovetop/dp/B005T3P6PM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1327277375&sr=8-2" rel="nofollow">Stovetop Popcorn Popper</a> that I like very much, but I've found that exact proportions tend to take some fiddling based on age ofkristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00231506194793708086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-47958255420203037292012-01-22T06:22:08.727-08:002012-01-22T06:22:08.727-08:00Thank you, Charles. It *sounds* easy enough--we...Thank you, Charles. It *sounds* easy enough--we'll see! I think my mother used peanut oil in her Chinese cooking because it has a really high smoke point. I'll have to pick some up. And for that amount of kernels, I've been using just 2 tablespoons of oil. Maybe I'll have to try a bit more.Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-57596584477425566272012-01-22T05:53:44.565-08:002012-01-22T05:53:44.565-08:00Hi Jean - my popcorn isn't world-class, but I ...Hi Jean - my popcorn isn't world-class, but I employ a technique similar to "Mom and Kiddo", though I use peanut oil (it doesn't impart peanut taste to the final product :) )<br /><br />What I do is put about 3 tbsps into the bottom of a pan and heat it on medium high heat until it's really hot... almost smoking. Put in a quantity of popcorn kernels - the trick is not to addCharleshttp://fiveeurofood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-47164528566394812402012-01-21T18:50:27.026-08:002012-01-21T18:50:27.026-08:00That sounds like a definite possibility; I'll ...That sounds like a definite possibility; I'll check it out! Thanks! And I like the idea of adding the salt before popping instead of after.Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-17868523728712446472012-01-21T18:40:01.628-08:002012-01-21T18:40:01.628-08:00I have one of these - http://www.amazon.com/Homest...I have one of these - http://www.amazon.com/Homestyle-6-Quart-Popcorn-Wood-Handle/dp/B004T0AEFS - <br /><br />You can definitely find it cheaper I think we paid like 10$ for it, and it's great, rarely anything burns..<br /><br />We do a 1/4th cup of oil + a half cup of kernels, and a healthy dose of salt while cranking it. <br /><br />Then afterwards you can pour on whatever topping you'dDevelsaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13430342544190559870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-66659872221719338032012-01-21T09:08:38.418-08:002012-01-21T09:08:38.418-08:00Thanks, Sue! If I dig back in my saucepan cupboard...Thanks, Sue! If I dig back in my saucepan cupboard, I might be able to find a lighter 3-quart pan that I *could* lift and shake a bit if I absolutely *had* to! Olive oil ... hmm. I'm going to try everything readers are suggesting!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-17050654912815390872012-01-21T08:50:15.896-08:002012-01-21T08:50:15.896-08:00Jean--here is our 'comment test'. It was a...Jean--here is our 'comment test'. It was a little strange getting to the comment box but I do see my own goggle identity. Now let's see if you get it!<br /><br />Alas, I do believe you must change your ways--and shake the pan unless you get a popcorn popping pan. Years ago I got a ridiculous looking popcorn pan that has a handle that stirs the popcorn. You don't shake it--you turnSusan J Meyerott, M.S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00835775905880762319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-62174523138820046952012-01-21T08:07:24.313-08:002012-01-21T08:07:24.313-08:00Thanks for the tips, Meredith! Another vote for co...Thanks for the tips, Meredith! Another vote for coconut oil--I must give it a try.Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-757337724431332272012-01-21T07:58:55.214-08:002012-01-21T07:58:55.214-08:00Do not add the butter to the hot oil!!! It WILL bu...Do not add the butter to the hot oil!!! It WILL burn because the oil is super hot! You will end up with popcorn coated in nasty black burnt butter and waste all those ingredients. I speak from experience :) Not worth trying to skip the step of putting butter on after. We use coconut oil and a "test kernel". The key to movie theater style popcorn is adding butter flavored salt to the oilMeredith S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02542000589457098287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-51856509702501541312012-01-21T07:56:43.292-08:002012-01-21T07:56:43.292-08:00Do not add the butter until after!! It WILL burn b...Do not add the butter until after!! It WILL burn because the oil is super hot. You will get nasty burnt butter all over your popcorn! Not worth trying to save a little time. We use coconut oil to do ours on the stove and use a "test kernel".Meredith S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02542000589457098287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-6119530014056612782012-01-21T07:50:23.453-08:002012-01-21T07:50:23.453-08:00Joycee, thank you! I hadn't thought about a mi...Joycee, thank you! I hadn't thought about a microwave popper. I'll look into the Presto. Thanks for the tip!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-68213448280474253542012-01-21T07:43:10.924-08:002012-01-21T07:43:10.924-08:00I'm assuming you want fresh, crunchy popcorn w...I'm assuming you want fresh, crunchy popcorn with almost all the kernals popped? We have used the same Presto Microwave popper for over 10 years. That's 10 years worth of oil saved...so that we can add butter! Walmart carries them in the small appliance dept.Joy Tiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183952085695405635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-67415562638958074212012-01-21T06:33:16.578-08:002012-01-21T06:33:16.578-08:00Thanks, Meridith! I like the idea of adding the bu...Thanks, Meridith! I like the idea of adding the butter after heating the oil. Must try soon! I have a friend who puts parmesan on her popcorn, but I haven't tried it yet. Soon!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-77173310928482991452012-01-21T06:29:11.452-08:002012-01-21T06:29:11.452-08:00Mom and Kiddo, I know what you mean about being us...Mom and Kiddo, I know what you mean about being used to something. I'll just have to try the coconut oil and see! But as you say, the ghee is a win-win. Thanks again!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-75366708529146642512012-01-21T01:16:23.365-08:002012-01-21T01:16:23.365-08:00I'm quite used to the coconut oil, so maybe I ...I'm quite used to the coconut oil, so maybe I just don't notice it anymore -- but of course ghee is a win-win since it gives a nice butter flavor.momandkiddohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08108975204829196330noreply@blogger.com