"Michael \"Dog3\" Lonergan" > wrote in
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> "Knit Chic" > dropped this
> : in rec.food.cooking
>
>> I have 12 pounds of popcorn (unpopped). What is the best way to
>> store it? Currently we use about 4 pounds of popcorn every 8 - 10
>> weeks. I usually store the corn in an air tight jar.
>> I have always bought the 4 pound bags, this time around the 12 pound
>> bag was only $1.30 more so I went for it. I'm not sure that jar
>> storage is enough. I have heard that some ppl freez popcorn ... but
>> I'm have no idea if that is a good thing to do.
>> Thanks,
>
> I freeze it but I usually thaw out a bunch of it at a time. It goes
> pretty fast around here. I keep it in a big sealed jar after thawing
> and it stays pretty fresh. I think I'll try Sheldon's water idea and
> see what happens.
>
> Michael
>

It was recommended by some group or person other than Sheldon. I vaguely
remember seeing something about this on a pbs show (I think)...I tried it
and it seemed ok...except if you don't use your popcorn up quickly you
risk mold growing in the jar with the added moisture.

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