KETTLE CORN AND VARIATIONS

Did you know Coconut oil and fibrous popcorn are perfect together. Show popcorn used to be made with this product but the government changed a law. The government makes rules that they show they know nothing about and should stay out of these changes to our foods. Have they showed they have the answer to weight problems in anyway. Did it work this move? No!
Coconut is a natural anti fungal it keeps the popcorn fresh even the next day. What a shame we pay idiots to do nothing but make bad discussion's. Use coconut oil at home on all your pop corn to make it more healthy. It has a higher and better burn too.

One ounce of uncooked kernels yields one quart of cooked corn. Another way to look at this ratio is to think of a bag of microwave popcorn.

A four-ounce bag of kernels (for a four-ounce popper) yields approximately the same amount of popped corn as a bag of microwave popcorn. Depending on how much your guests love popcorn, a four-ounce serving of popcorn could serve about 8 servings. Don't forget to buy serving popcorn scoop boxes: http://www.familyrecroom.com/scoop-cardboard-fresh-popcorn-container-p-98.html
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Popcorn was first discovered by the Native Americans, who believed that the popping noise was that of an angry god who escaped the kernel. During the Great Depression popcorn was comparatively cheap at 5-10 cents a bag and became popular. Thus, while other businesses failed the popcorn business thrived and became a source of income for some struggling farmers. During World War II, sugar rations diminished candy production causing Americans to eat three times more popcorn than they had before. At least six localities (all in the United States) claim to be the "Popcorn Capital of the World": Valparaiso, Indiana; Van Buren, Indiana; Marion, Ohio; Ridgway, Illinois; Schaller, Iowa; and North Loup, Nebraska. According to the USDA, most of the maize used for popcorn production is specifically planted for this purpose; most is grown in Nebraska and Indiana, with increasing area in Texas. As the result of an elementary school project, popcorn became the official state snack food of Illinois.
No popcorn machine? No problem! Popping popcorn on your stove top is quick and easy!
If you love popcorn, but don't have a popcorn machine, don't worry; Stove top popcorn is easy to make and very versatile. You can make buttered popcorn, kettle corn or many other variations. All you need is a large pot with a lid, oil and popcorn kernels and you are good to go.

Ingredients
•1/3 cup good quality popcorn
•3 tbsp olive oil (safflower or veg. oil)
Instructions
1.Take a large pot (stainless steal works best), add oil and heat on medium-high until oil begins to smoke.
2. Add popcorn kernels and turn heat down to medium-low, place lid on pot.

3. After about 30 seconds, use a dish towel around the handles and lid, begin to agitate the pot. Continue to heat, shaking every 10 seconds or so until there are about 3 seconds in between popping sounds.

Variations

Kettle Corn
Mix 3 tablespoons of sugar in with popcorn kernels before adding to the hot pot. Stir sugar and popcorn around in the oil for about 20 seconds before placing the lid on. Make sure not to overcook and stir well after removing from heat. Add sea salt to taste.

More on this topic
Mother Bea's Old-Fashioned Method of Popping Corn
How to Make Caramel Popcorn
Colorful Flavored Popcorn

Curried Popcorn
Add melted butter to popcorn and then add 1 teaspoon of curry powder and salt to taste.

Seasoned Popcorn
Add melted butter to popcorn and then add 1/4 teaspoon each of cumin, garlic and smoked paprika, add salt to taste.

Root Beer Popcorn
Add 1 tsp of root beer extract and 3 tablespoons of sugar to popcorn kernels, cook the same way as kettle corn, do not add salt.

Sweet and Spicy Popcorn
Prepare Kettle corn but add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder.

Buffalo Popcorn
Add 2 tablespoons of hot sauce, a dash of salt and a pinch of celery seed to melted butter and add to popcorn

Peanut Butter Popcorn
Melt together 1/2 cup of peanut butter, 1/2 cup of honey or agave nectar and 1/4 cup of sugar. Add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla. Pour mixture over popcorn and stir well to coat.

Chocolate Popcorn
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Melt together 1 cup of chocolate chips, 1/2 cup honey or agave nectar and 1/4 cup of butter. Add mixture to popcorn and bake for 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Remove from oven and stir every 5 minutes until cooled.

Lemon Popcorn
Pop Your Own Popcorn in a bag in the Microwave
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter, add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, add to popcorn along with some lemon zest and salt.

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