Recipe for the best popcorn on the planet!

[bif]

http://cookingwiththemark.blogspot.com/

[Callalily]

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]

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]

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]

4. Definitely going to have to try this

I'm always looking for the perfect popcorn method. Thanks!

[Blues Heron]

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!

[bif]

6. It takes making a couple times to get the hang of it.

And I was just guessing on the amount of oil. I usually just eyeball it. Glad it worked out for you!