Is it possible to take ordinary popcorn, put it in a paper bag, and pop it
in the microwave?

Or was the microwave require special (more expensive) packaging?

I use snack size paper bag and 1/4 cup popcorn. fold bag, seal with mixture
of flour and water. place in micro expanding side of bag up. be careful its
a fine line between being done and burning.
Mobjoe
"Ray Jenkins" > wrote in message
news:RinXc.5777$2B4.765@trnddc06...
> Is it possible to take ordinary popcorn, put it in a paper bag, and pop it
> in the microwave?
>
> Or was the microwave require special (more expensive) packaging?
>
>

I use snack size paper bag and 1/4 cup popcorn. fold bag, seal with mixture
of flour and water. place in micro expanding side of bag up. be careful its
a fine line between being done and burning.
Mobjoe
"Ray Jenkins" > wrote in message
news:RinXc.5777$2B4.765@trnddc06...
> Is it possible to take ordinary popcorn, put it in a paper bag, and pop it
> in the microwave?
>
> Or was the microwave require special (more expensive) packaging?
>
>

Ray Jenkins wrote:
>
> Is it possible to take ordinary popcorn, put it in a paper bag, and pop it
> in the microwave?
>
> Or was the microwave require special (more expensive) packaging?

http://www.foodtv.com/food/recipes/r..._11374,00.html

Ray Jenkins wrote:
>
> Is it possible to take ordinary popcorn, put it in a paper bag, and pop it
> in the microwave?
>
> Or was the microwave require special (more expensive) packaging?

http://www.foodtv.com/food/recipes/r..._11374,00.html

ive done it couple times a week or so for the last 15 years...

randy

"Ray Jenkins" > wrote in message
news:RinXc.5777$2B4.765@trnddc06...
> Is it possible to take ordinary popcorn, put it in a paper bag, and pop it
> in the microwave?
>
> Or was the microwave require special (more expensive) packaging?
>
>

ive done it couple times a week or so for the last 15 years...

randy

"Ray Jenkins" > wrote in message
news:RinXc.5777$2B4.765@trnddc06...
> Is it possible to take ordinary popcorn, put it in a paper bag, and pop it
> in the microwave?
>
> Or was the microwave require special (more expensive) packaging?
>
>

>http://www.foodtv.com/food/recipes/r..._11374,00.html
>
--------------------------------
I'm concerned about the staples(metallic) causing an explosion in the
microwave; anyone tried this yet?

Nancree

>http://www.foodtv.com/food/recipes/r..._11374,00.html
>
--------------------------------
I'm concerned about the staples(metallic) causing an explosion in the
microwave; anyone tried this yet?

Nancree

Nancree wrote:
>>http://www.foodtv.com/food/recipes/r..._11374,00.html
>>
>
> --------------------------------
> I'm concerned about the staples(metallic) causing an explosion in the
> microwave; anyone tried this yet?
>
> Nancree
>
>
Two little staples are not a problem. As long as theres enough mass
(bag, popcorn, oil etc) there's absolutely no problem.

--
Steve

Love may be blind but marriage is a real eye-opener.

Nancree wrote:
>>http://www.foodtv.com/food/recipes/r..._11374,00.html
>>
>
> --------------------------------
> I'm concerned about the staples(metallic) causing an explosion in the
> microwave; anyone tried this yet?
>
> Nancree
>
>
Two little staples are not a problem. As long as theres enough mass
(bag, popcorn, oil etc) there's absolutely no problem.

--
Steve

Love may be blind but marriage is a real eye-opener.

onono (Nancree) wrote in message >...
> >http://www.foodtv.com/food/recipes/r..._11374,00.html
> >
> --------------------------------
> I'm concerned about the staples(metallic) causing an explosion in the
> microwave; anyone tried this yet?
>
> Nancree

Explosions aren't the issue; fire is. Metal can spark, which maybe
could ignite the bag.

Since Alton doesn't mention this and Food Network still has the recipe
up, It probably isn't a problem. Your microwave's manufacturer would
probably disagree.

Greg Zywicki

onono (Nancree) wrote in message >...
> >http://www.foodtv.com/food/recipes/r..._11374,00.html
> >
> --------------------------------
> I'm concerned about the staples(metallic) causing an explosion in the
> microwave; anyone tried this yet?
>
> Nancree

Explosions aren't the issue; fire is. Metal can spark, which maybe
could ignite the bag.

Since Alton doesn't mention this and Food Network still has the recipe
up, It probably isn't a problem. Your microwave's manufacturer would
probably disagree.

Greg Zywicki

Nancree wrote:
>>http://www.foodtv.com/food/recipes/r..._11374,00.html
>>
>
> --------------------------------
> I'm concerned about the staples(metallic) causing an explosion in the
> microwave; anyone tried this yet?
>
> Nancree


A staple probably could start a fire in a microwave. It can arc between
the folded-under ends of the wire. The bent staple forms a little loop
antenna. It doesn't have to be near the sides of the oven to cause trouble.

It would probably be OK to try it if you watch if closely and turn off
the power if it starts sparking.

Bob

Nancree wrote:
>>http://www.foodtv.com/food/recipes/r..._11374,00.html
>>
>
> --------------------------------
> I'm concerned about the staples(metallic) causing an explosion in the
> microwave; anyone tried this yet?
>
> Nancree


A staple probably could start a fire in a microwave. It can arc between
the folded-under ends of the wire. The bent staple forms a little loop
antenna. It doesn't have to be near the sides of the oven to cause trouble.

It would probably be OK to try it if you watch if closely and turn off
the power if it starts sparking.

Bob

Ray Jenkins wrote:
> Is it possible to take ordinary popcorn, put it in a paper bag, and
> pop it in the microwave?
>
> Or was the microwave require special (more expensive) packaging?

I was making microwave popcorn before they ever thought about marketing the
stuff. (Dammit, remind me to get a patent the next time.) I used a brown
paper lunch bag and regular popping corn. No added butter or oil. I *did*
sprinkle the bag lightly with water because I was afraid it might catch on
fire. Kept an eye on it as it popped. It worked just fine. YMMV and I'm
not held responsible if you catch your kitchen or microwave on fire in the
attempts.

Jill

Ray Jenkins wrote:
> Is it possible to take ordinary popcorn, put it in a paper bag, and
> pop it in the microwave?
>
> Or was the microwave require special (more expensive) packaging?

I was making microwave popcorn before they ever thought about marketing the
stuff. (Dammit, remind me to get a patent the next time.) I used a brown
paper lunch bag and regular popping corn. No added butter or oil. I *did*
sprinkle the bag lightly with water because I was afraid it might catch on
fire. Kept an eye on it as it popped. It worked just fine. YMMV and I'm
not held responsible if you catch your kitchen or microwave on fire in the
attempts.

Jill

On 8/26/2004 11:26 AM, Ray Jenkins wrote:
> Is it possible to take ordinary popcorn, put it in a paper bag, and pop it
> in the microwave?
>
> Or was the microwave require special (more expensive) packaging?
>
>

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/reci..._14234,00.html

--
jmk in NC

On 8/26/2004 11:26 AM, Ray Jenkins wrote:
> Is it possible to take ordinary popcorn, put it in a paper bag, and pop it
> in the microwave?
>
> Or was the microwave require special (more expensive) packaging?
>
>

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/reci..._14234,00.html

--
jmk in NC

On 8/26/2004 11:26 AM, Ray Jenkins wrote:
> Is it possible to take ordinary popcorn, put it in a paper bag, and pop it
> in the microwave?
>
> Or was the microwave require special (more expensive) packaging?
>
>

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/reci..._14234,00.html

--
jmk in NC

OK ALL YOU POPCORN PEPOLE OUT THERE!

ALL THIS CRAP ABOUT STAPLES, BROWN PAPER BAGS, DUCT
TAPE?????????

GO TO YOUR LOCAL DEPARTMENT STORE AND PURCHASE A

PRESTO POWERPOP MICROWAVE POPCORN POPPER

THIS POPPER POPS THE POPCORN AS WELL AND AS FLAVORFUL AS THE
POPCORN YOU GET AT THE LOCAL THEATER!

PURCHASE REGULAR BAGS OF POPCORN GET THE POPPING OIL
AVAILABLE IN THE POPCORN SECTION,
PURCHASE THE POPCORN POPPING SALT, ALSO AVAILABLE IN THE
POPCORN SECTION.

FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS IN THE PRESTO POPPER AND YOU WILL HAVE
THE

B E S T P O P C O R N, AS GOOD AS THE STOVETOP POPPERS!





NOW DO IT!!

wrote:
>
> On Fri, 27 Aug 2004 13:56:57 -0400, jmk > wrote:
>
> >On 8/26/2004 11:26 AM, Ray Jenkins wrote:
> >> Is it possible to take ordinary popcorn, put it in a paper bag, and pop it
> >> in the microwave?
> >>
> >> Or was the microwave require special (more expensive) packaging?
> >>
> >>
> >
> >http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/reci..._14234,00.html
>
> I looked at that website. Two questions about it.
>
> #1. They say to use staples. I have always understood to NEVER put
> metal in a microwave. What's the deal here? I'd say to use duct tape
> on the bag or something like that.
>
> #2. Why olive oil? In fact, why does every recipe on a website and
> every cooking program on tv say to use olive oil? I have never used
> olive oil in my life. I can buy a gallon of vegetable oil for the
> price a half pint of olive oil costs. I'm beginning to think this is
> a conspiracy to sell olive oil and at rediculous prices. Oil is oil,
> and I buy the cheapest.
>
> I plan to give this recipe a try, but use duct tape and plain corn
> oil.

> wrote in message
...
> On Thu, 26 Aug 2004 13:50:55 -0600, "xrongor" >
> wrote:
>
> >ive done it couple times a week or so for the last 15 years...
> >
> >randy
> >
>
> And you are still alive to talk about it ?????
> *** W O W ***

well i do glow in the dark at night, but i find it helpful <g>

randy

been there, accidently done that, they DO spark......I won't make that
mistake again

http://community.webtv.net/R-J-Q/FIRSTANNUALALLYEAR

http://www.wtv-zone.com/cal555/index.html

been there, accidently done that, they DO spark......I won't make that
mistake again

http://community.webtv.net/R-J-Q/FIRSTANNUALALLYEAR

http://www.wtv-zone.com/cal555/index.html

>Just toss a handful in the microwave and watch the fun. It takes a
>lot of cleaning up later on though.

I'm not sure if my idea of fun is different but I have just bought my
first microwave oven and threw in some popping corns to see what would
happen .... nothing. Even after 10 mins they stayed ignorant of the
radiation and sat happily on the rotating glass tray.

Then I tried putting a few ml of veg oil in the bottom of a bowl and
about a 100 corns. That made lots of splattering after a few seconds
and covered the inside of the oven with oily mess. I switched it off
and cleaned it oil.

For my third attempt I put the put some oil in a bowl and the same
number of corns and this time covered the top of the bowl with a thin
paper sheet, secured by an elastic band. This kind-of worked, about
half of the corns popped but they were hard to fish out from the oily
residue of unpopped corns at the bottom.

I am just about to give up, I never much liked microwave ovens, nor
saw much use in them, but my girlfriend likes popcorn.

Is there a foolproof method anyone can recommend? Any other uses for
the microwave would also be useful.

Peter > wrote in
:

>>Just toss a handful in the microwave and watch the fun. It takes a lot
>>of cleaning up later on though.
>
> I'm not sure if my idea of fun is different but I have just bought my
> first microwave oven and threw in some popping corns to see what would
> happen .... nothing. Even after 10 mins they stayed ignorant of the
> radiation and sat happily on the rotating glass tray.
>
> Then I tried putting a few ml of veg oil in the bottom of a bowl and
> about a 100 corns. That made lots of splattering after a few seconds
> and covered the inside of the oven with oily mess. I switched it off
> and cleaned it oil.
>
> For my third attempt I put the put some oil in a bowl and the same
> number of corns and this time covered the top of the bowl with a thin
> paper sheet, secured by an elastic band. This kind-of worked, about
> half of the corns popped but they were hard to fish out from the oily
> residue of unpopped corns at the bottom.
>
> I am just about to give up, I never much liked microwave ovens, nor
> saw much use in them, but my girlfriend likes popcorn.
>
> Is there a foolproof method anyone can recommend? Any other uses for
> the microwave would also be useful.

If you don't want to use commercial microwave popcorn packed in bags, you
can buy a microwave popcorn popper that will pop corn either with or
without oil.

--
Wayne in Phoenix

*If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it.
*A mind is a terrible thing to lose.

"Peter" > wrote in message
...
>
> Is there a foolproof method anyone can recommend? Any other uses for
> the microwave would also be useful.

Yes - for fools there is the microwave popcorn - probably available at your
local supermarket.

"Peter" > wrote in message
...
>
> Is there a foolproof method anyone can recommend? Any other uses for
> the microwave would also be useful.

Yes - for fools there is the microwave popcorn - probably available at your
local supermarket.

"Peter" > wrote in message
...
>
> Is there a foolproof method anyone can recommend? Any other uses for
> the microwave would also be useful.

Yes - for fools there is the microwave popcorn - probably available at your
local supermarket.

Wayne Boatwright wrote:

> Peter > wrote in
> :
>
>>>Just toss a handful in the microwave and watch the fun. It takes a lot
>>>of cleaning up later on though.
>>
>> I'm not sure if my idea of fun is different but I have just bought my
>> first microwave oven and threw in some popping corns to see what would
>> happen .... nothing. Even after 10 mins they stayed ignorant of the
>> radiation and sat happily on the rotating glass tray.
>>
>> Then I tried putting a few ml of veg oil in the bottom of a bowl and
>> about a 100 corns. That made lots of splattering after a few seconds
>> and covered the inside of the oven with oily mess. I switched it off
>> and cleaned it oil.
>>
>> For my third attempt I put the put some oil in a bowl and the same
>> number of corns and this time covered the top of the bowl with a thin
>> paper sheet, secured by an elastic band. This kind-of worked, about
>> half of the corns popped but they were hard to fish out from the oily
>> residue of unpopped corns at the bottom.
>>
>> I am just about to give up, I never much liked microwave ovens, nor
>> saw much use in them, but my girlfriend likes popcorn.
>>
>> Is there a foolproof method anyone can recommend? Any other uses for
>> the microwave would also be useful.
>
> If you don't want to use commercial microwave popcorn packed in bags, you
> can buy a microwave popcorn popper that will pop corn either with or
> without oil.
>

Or do it yourself, the Alton Brown way:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/reci..._14234,00.html

---jkb

--
Lisa: "Do we have any food that wasn't brutally slaughtered?"
Homer: "Well, I think the veal died of loneliness."

Peter > wrote in
:

>>Just toss a handful in the microwave and watch the fun. It takes a
>>lot of cleaning up later on though.
>
>
> I am just about to give up, I never much liked microwave ovens, nor
> saw much use in them, but my girlfriend likes popcorn.
>
> Is there a foolproof method anyone can recommend? Any other uses for
> the microwave would also be useful.

Do you have a stove top and a saucepan? I make my popcorn the old-
fashioned way and it doesn't take long at all. Just put some oil or butter
over the heat (doesn't take much), add your pop corn, hold the lid on and
keep shaking the pan until the noise stops.

I mostly use my microwave for reheating leftovers. It's also good for
heating a single cup of water if you don't want to boil the kettle for your
cuppa.

K
--
nil illegitimi carborundum

Peter > wrote in
:

>>Just toss a handful in the microwave and watch the fun. It takes a
>>lot of cleaning up later on though.
>
>
> I am just about to give up, I never much liked microwave ovens, nor
> saw much use in them, but my girlfriend likes popcorn.
>
> Is there a foolproof method anyone can recommend? Any other uses for
> the microwave would also be useful.

Do you have a stove top and a saucepan? I make my popcorn the old-
fashioned way and it doesn't take long at all. Just put some oil or butter
over the heat (doesn't take much), add your pop corn, hold the lid on and
keep shaking the pan until the noise stops.

I mostly use my microwave for reheating leftovers. It's also good for
heating a single cup of water if you don't want to boil the kettle for your
cuppa.

K
--
nil illegitimi carborundum

Dog3 <dognospam@adjfkdla;not> wrote in
4:

>
>> If you don't want to use commercial microwave popcorn packed in
>> bags, you can buy a microwave popcorn popper that will pop corn
>> either with or without oil.
>>
>
> I have one that does just that and it usually turns out great in the
> little machine. It makes plenty of popped corn too. Way enough for
> the 2 of us. You can omit the oil or use oil. It has a disposable
> tray in the bottom of the container.
>
> Michael
> --
> "I stayed up all night playing poker with tarot cards. I got a full
> house and four people died.
> -Steven Wright
>

I just put popcorn...no oil in a paper sack roll up the opening well and
it works for me. But I prefer popcorn done in a pot on the stove with
lard as the oil.

--
Starchless in Manitoba.

> Dog3 <dognospam@adjfkdla;not> wrote in
> 4:
>
> > I bought this thing because I have to cut down on fatty foods.
> > Cholesterol being the big culprit. I have not done all that well
> > with it but I've managed to get my total choleserol down to a
> > manageable level. Air popped corn is a snack I can enjoy without
> > dealing with fatty issues. The packs of microwave popcorn are not a
> > healthy choice for me.

I find them without added oil....just a hint of salt, if that. I like to
put a plain tomato soup over unadulterated popcorn, and sprinkle chopped
fresh herb and maybe a pit of romano cheese on top.
blacksalt
who uses her airpopper to roast green coffee beans

Dog3 <dognospam@adjfkdla;not> wrote in
4:

> I bought this thing because I have to cut down on fatty foods.
> Cholesterol being the big culprit. I have not done all that well
> with it but I've managed to get my total choleserol down to a
> manageable level. Air popped corn is a snack I can enjoy without
> dealing with fatty issues. The packs of microwave popcorn are not a
> healthy choice for me.
>
> Michael
> --
> "I stayed up all night playing poker with tarot cards. I got a full
> house and four people died.
> -Steven Wright
>

Sorry to hear that...But that doesn't affect my preferences at all. If my
posting about me using lard bothers you then tell me and I'll attempt not
to mention it without a warning. It also doesn't change the fact that I
have made popcorn in a paper sack in the microwave, without oil or salt.

Damn salt won't stick as readily without the oil.

If I ever have to worry about my fats and change my eating styles it
still won't change my preference of making pop corn with lard, but it
will mean I won't get it.

--
Starchless in Manitoba.

Dog3 <dognospam@adjfkdla;not> wrote in
4:

> I bought this thing because I have to cut down on fatty foods.
> Cholesterol being the big culprit. I have not done all that well
> with it but I've managed to get my total choleserol down to a
> manageable level. Air popped corn is a snack I can enjoy without
> dealing with fatty issues. The packs of microwave popcorn are not a
> healthy choice for me.
>
> Michael
> --
> "I stayed up all night playing poker with tarot cards. I got a full
> house and four people died.
> -Steven Wright
>

Sorry to hear that...But that doesn't affect my preferences at all. If my
posting about me using lard bothers you then tell me and I'll attempt not
to mention it without a warning. It also doesn't change the fact that I
have made popcorn in a paper sack in the microwave, without oil or salt.

Damn salt won't stick as readily without the oil.

If I ever have to worry about my fats and change my eating styles it
still won't change my preference of making pop corn with lard, but it
will mean I won't get it.

--
Starchless in Manitoba.

"Hahabogus" > wrote in message
...
> Dog3 <dognospam@adjfkdla;not> wrote in
> 4:
>
> >
>
> I just put popcorn...no oil in a paper sack roll up the opening well and
> it works for me. But I prefer popcorn done in a pot on the stove with
> lard as the oil.
>
> --
> Starchless in Manitoba.

LARD? Oh god, please don't tell TFM!

kili

"Dog3" <dognospam@adjfkdla;not> wrote in message
4...
> "kilikini" >
> news >
> >
> > "Hahabogus" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> Dog3 <dognospam@adjfkdla;not> wrote in
> >> 4:
> >>
> >> >
> >>
> >> I just put popcorn...no oil in a paper sack roll up the opening well
and
> >> it works for me. But I prefer popcorn done in a pot on the stove with
> >> lard as the oil.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Starchless in Manitoba.
> >
> > LARD? Oh god, please don't tell TFM!
> >
> > kili
>
> Well, why not lard? LOL... Might as well. This is not exactly a health
> newsgroup I'll say it again LARD. Which BTW my grandmother used to fry
> chicken in, and can not be duplicated anywhere in the midwest. She's 97
> and does not cook much these days. I've got the recipe for her chicken
but
> I need her cast iron skillet which my mother will not give up.
>
> Michael
> --


No, Michael, my husband has 3 jars of fresh lard from a hog slaughtering in
Georgia. He LOVES lard and is trying to get me on the bandwagon. I use
butter to fry things and he's all NO, you don't use butter, you use LARD.
ACK. He fried up some catfish for me the other day and didn't tell me he
used half a mason jar of lard. Didn't matter to me, I still didn't like the
catfish; don't know if it was the lard or the catfish. Sigh. He's a
southern boy from Tennessee and I'm a California/Hawaiian girl. We don't
see eye to eye when it comes to kinds of food and food preparation. I'm
teaching him to eat fish tacos, lumpia, spring rolls and miso soup, but he's
not getting me to eat collard greens, grits and hominy. I'm standing my
ground on this one. :~)

kili

<Alan > wrote in message
...
> On Thu, 11 Nov 2004 23:42:31 GMT, Hahabogus
> > wrote:
>
> >Dog3 <dognospam@adjfkdla;not> wrote in
> . 44:
> >
> >>
> >>> If you don't want to use commercial microwave popcorn packed in
> >>> bags, you can buy a microwave popcorn popper that will pop corn
> >>> either with or without oil.
> >>>
> >>
> >> I have one that does just that and it usually turns out great in the
> >> little machine. It makes plenty of popped corn too. Way enough for
> >> the 2 of us. You can omit the oil or use oil. It has a disposable
> >> tray in the bottom of the container.
> >>
> >> Michael
> >> --
> >> "I stayed up all night playing poker with tarot cards. I got a full
> >> house and four people died.
> >> -Steven Wright
> >>
> >
> >I just put popcorn...no oil in a paper sack roll up the opening well and
> >it works for me. But I prefer popcorn done in a pot on the stove with
> >lard as the oil.
>
> I don't like commercially bagged microwave popcorn, and have
> gone back to doing it on the stovetop.
>
> Have a HUGE cast aluminum pot (dutch oven kinda thing) and I
> just put a bit of veg oil in the bottom, and 3 or 4 grains
> of popcorn. High heat and a cover.
>
> After they pop, I put in the 1/4 of popcorn, recover, and
> wait until the popping slows almost to a stop.
>
> Doesn't need no stinkin' shaking, either!
>
>

I have just learned that popcorn on the stove doesn't need to be shaken.
The point was proven *twice* last night in two popcorn sessions.

kili

<Alan > wrote in message
...
> On Thu, 11 Nov 2004 23:42:31 GMT, Hahabogus
> > wrote:
>
> >Dog3 <dognospam@adjfkdla;not> wrote in
> . 44:
> >
> >>
> >>> If you don't want to use commercial microwave popcorn packed in
> >>> bags, you can buy a microwave popcorn popper that will pop corn
> >>> either with or without oil.
> >>>
> >>
> >> I have one that does just that and it usually turns out great in the
> >> little machine. It makes plenty of popped corn too. Way enough for
> >> the 2 of us. You can omit the oil or use oil. It has a disposable
> >> tray in the bottom of the container.
> >>
> >> Michael
> >> --
> >> "I stayed up all night playing poker with tarot cards. I got a full
> >> house and four people died.
> >> -Steven Wright
> >>
> >
> >I just put popcorn...no oil in a paper sack roll up the opening well and
> >it works for me. But I prefer popcorn done in a pot on the stove with
> >lard as the oil.
>
> I don't like commercially bagged microwave popcorn, and have
> gone back to doing it on the stovetop.
>
> Have a HUGE cast aluminum pot (dutch oven kinda thing) and I
> just put a bit of veg oil in the bottom, and 3 or 4 grains
> of popcorn. High heat and a cover.
>
> After they pop, I put in the 1/4 of popcorn, recover, and
> wait until the popping slows almost to a stop.
>
> Doesn't need no stinkin' shaking, either!
>
>

I have just learned that popcorn on the stove doesn't need to be shaken.
The point was proven *twice* last night in two popcorn sessions.

kili