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<blockquote data-quote="Rune" data-source="post: 5965407" data-attributes="member: 67"><p><strong>Episode 11: Popcorn. Yes, Popcorn.</strong></p><p></p><p>If you're reading this and thinking, "Who doesn't know how to make popcorn? I've got some oil heating on the stove right now," this episode probably won't be for you.</p><p></p><p>If, on the other hand, you're thinking, "Who doesn't know how to make popcorn? I've got a bag in the microwave, right now," this episode is definitely for you!</p><p></p><p><strong>What you will need:</strong> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Cooking Oil</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Uncooked Popcorn Kernels</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Seasonings</li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>Pop.</strong></p><p></p><p>First, you'll need a reasonably large pot with a lid. Coat the bottom of the pot with your cooking oil.</p><p></p><p style="margin-left: 20px">(EDIT--I was talking with a friend yesterday, who told me he once started a grease-fire while trying to cook popcorn! Consequently, I feel the need to point out that you DO NOT need to put much oil in the pot--just coat the bottom! Anytime you are dealing with a large quantity of oil, you run the risk of having some make contact with your heat source--and then--a grease-fire. In the event of a grease-fire, make sure you put it out by pouring a generous amount of salt or baking soda onto the base of the flames. They also make special fire-extinguishers for grease-fires. DO NOT try to use water (or other liquids) to put the fire out--that will just spread it around!) Of course, this assumes that the fire is still small enough to manage safely. If it is large enough to threaten your well-being, get out of the building and contact professional fire-fighters.</p><p></p><p>Different oils will produce different flavors, so feel free to experiment. I usually use olive oil because it goes well with some of the seasonings I like to use. Put the pot uncovered over a burner set slightly above medium heat. Put a single kernel in the center of the pot.</p><p></p><p>As soon as this kernel pops, add a layer of popcorn to the pot. Make sure not to pour too many in--you should not have so much that some kernels are on top of others!</p><p></p><p>Immediately cover the pot and begin moving it vigorously over the burner until the popping slows. Then, remove the pot from the heat, transfer the popcorn to a bowl and prepare to season it.</p><p></p><p><strong>Put some stuff on it.</strong></p><p></p><p>One of the great things about popcorn is that it has such a neutral flavor that you can do a lot of different things with it. Want butter? Melt some and drizzle it over the top. Want salt? Salt it. Pepper? Yeah, that works. Granulated garlic? Sure, throw some on.</p><p></p><p>Grated parmesan cheese is really nice, especially if you used olive oil in the cooking process.</p><p></p><p>The point is, you can pretty much pick a direction and go there. Obviously, if you're not very familiar with the flavors you're using, this trial-and-error process might produce some questionable results. If this is a concern, consider dividing your cooked popcorn into small batches before seasoning them.</p><p></p><p>So, now that you've got all that together, just gently toss the popcorn and serve. It is a simple and tasty game-night snack!</p><p></p><p>Until next week, good gaming, y'all!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rune, post: 5965407, member: 67"] [b]Episode 11: Popcorn. Yes, Popcorn.[/b] If you're reading this and thinking, "Who doesn't know how to make popcorn? I've got some oil heating on the stove right now," this episode probably won't be for you. If, on the other hand, you're thinking, "Who doesn't know how to make popcorn? I've got a bag in the microwave, right now," this episode is definitely for you! [b]What you will need:[/b][list] [*]Cooking Oil [*]Uncooked Popcorn Kernels [*]Seasonings[/list] [b]Pop.[/b] First, you'll need a reasonably large pot with a lid. Coat the bottom of the pot with your cooking oil. [indent](EDIT--I was talking with a friend yesterday, who told me he once started a grease-fire while trying to cook popcorn! Consequently, I feel the need to point out that you DO NOT need to put much oil in the pot--just coat the bottom! Anytime you are dealing with a large quantity of oil, you run the risk of having some make contact with your heat source--and then--a grease-fire. In the event of a grease-fire, make sure you put it out by pouring a generous amount of salt or baking soda onto the base of the flames. They also make special fire-extinguishers for grease-fires. DO NOT try to use water (or other liquids) to put the fire out--that will just spread it around!) Of course, this assumes that the fire is still small enough to manage safely. If it is large enough to threaten your well-being, get out of the building and contact professional fire-fighters.[/indent] Different oils will produce different flavors, so feel free to experiment. I usually use olive oil because it goes well with some of the seasonings I like to use. Put the pot uncovered over a burner set slightly above medium heat. Put a single kernel in the center of the pot. As soon as this kernel pops, add a layer of popcorn to the pot. Make sure not to pour too many in--you should not have so much that some kernels are on top of others! Immediately cover the pot and begin moving it vigorously over the burner until the popping slows. Then, remove the pot from the heat, transfer the popcorn to a bowl and prepare to season it. [b]Put some stuff on it.[/b] One of the great things about popcorn is that it has such a neutral flavor that you can do a lot of different things with it. Want butter? Melt some and drizzle it over the top. Want salt? Salt it. Pepper? Yeah, that works. Granulated garlic? Sure, throw some on. Grated parmesan cheese is really nice, especially if you used olive oil in the cooking process. The point is, you can pretty much pick a direction and go there. Obviously, if you're not very familiar with the flavors you're using, this trial-and-error process might produce some questionable results. If this is a concern, consider dividing your cooked popcorn into small batches before seasoning them. So, now that you've got all that together, just gently toss the popcorn and serve. It is a simple and tasty game-night snack! Until next week, good gaming, y'all! [/QUOTE]
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