POPCORN! Any help out there?

Question

I have some un popped popcorn that I dug out of the back of my cupboard tha has been there for about 8 years. Strange I know I just clean my cupboars & toss it back in there. ANYWAY, Is it still any good? It's Orville Redenbacher Popcorn. It's the kernels that you have to pop in a poeer or on the stove.

One more thing if anybody knows exactly how to pop pocorn on the stove would you please give me detailed instructions?

Answer 1

1 - 2 years shelf life for unpopped popcorn www.hormel.com

put some shortening in you pan and melt. throw a few unpopped kernels in and wait for them to pop. when they do just add the rest of the kernels, cover and let them pop, shaking the pan around so the already popped ones don't burn.
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Answer 2

Quality popcorn can be popped using any method of popping whether that be in a skillet, in a traditional oil popper, a hot air popper or in the microwave.

Skillet or Electric Frying Pan Popping:

Preparation
Measure 3 parts corn to 1 part oil
The amounts will vary depending on the size of the pan but one cup of unpopped popcorn will produce 40 cups of popped popcorn
You will need to leave enough room in the pan for the popcorn while it is popping
Once the popcorn has begun to pop it is not recommended that the lid be removed as hot kernels can pop out of the pan and hit someone
Instructions
Measure the oil into the pan and add 2-3 kernels of popcorn. When you hear that they have popped, then add the remaining amount of popcorn
The reason for this is that popcorn pops at a very high temperature and the best way to determine when the oil is hot enough, is to test it on a few kernels
Shake the pan while you are popping, to ensure that the unpopped kernels remain at the bottom of the pan where the heat is so that they can be popped
After popping add salt and butter to taste
It is recommended that salt not be added until after popping is finished as this will result in a more tender puff. It is also recommended that butter not be used to pop popcorn as it will burn before reaching the temperature that is required to pop popcorn - more suitable oils are coconut oil or canola oil.

Automatic Popcorn Popper


You should follow the manufacturers instructions
Generally the same instructions for the skillet should be used
The oil should be added with a few kernels to ensure that the popper is ready to pop the popcorn
In a 4 quart popper you would add ½ cup of Jones Popcorn and 3 tablespoons of oil
It is recommended that salt not be added until after popping is finished as this will result in a more tender puff
Hot Air Popcorn Popper


The manufacturers instructions should be followed
Generally there is a measuring device included with the popper
This should always be filled - using less or more than the recommended amount can lead to poor popping performance
It is however recommended that you allow the popper to warm up for 30 seconds to 1 minute before starting to pop
Of course butter and salt cannot be added until after the popcorn is popped
Microwave Popcorn Popping


These directions are for using the empty microwave bags available from Jones Popcorn
For popping popcorn a 600 watt microwave oven is necessary
In the empty paper bag place 2 tablespoons of popcorn and fold the top of the bag
Place the bag in the middle of the popper and set the time for 3-5 minutes
When popping slows remove the bag as waiting for all kernels to pop could scorch the popcorn
When popping in the microwave oven it is normal to have unpopped kernels. This is due to the uneven heating conditions in the microwave oven
It is recommended that the bags not be re-used as this can cause the popcorn to scorch
For microwave poppers follow manufactures instructions as the directions can vary

Answer 3

Get a deep pot.Put just enough oil to coat the bottom,litely.Sprinkle a little salt on oil.Then put it on a low fire.Take and add enough popcorn kernels to layer one layer of kernels on the bottom of the pot.Then just shake the pot slowly.Keep lid on til done.Once popping starts,shake til you can count 1000 twice without popping.Remove from fire,shake and pour out of pot.In your case if burning starts before kernels pop, the popcorn was too old.good luck..

Answer 4

Shelf life is only one year...it's most likely got some cupboard bugs in the kernels too, I'd throw it out, you haven't wanted it this long you'll never miss it, It may not pop anyways, just out of curiosity you could try to pop it, then string it for your Christmas tree....

Answer 5

Popcorn relies on a certain percentage of moisture to pop correctly. If your container has been opened, it probably is dried out. Put just enough oil to cover the bottom of a large pot. Try using a half cup of corn. Place a lid on the pot and cook at mediums heat. Shake the pot continually while popping to prevent kernals from burning.

Answer 6

Yes, it is still good if it is not microwave popcorn.

Answer 7

I like pop corn...just not old stall stuff

Answer 8

its still good if its not microwave popcorn!

Answer 9

Probably not, but you could still try it.

Answer 10

no, sick