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Title: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 07 February 2015, 09:31:12: I'm not usually a big popcorn eater but when I do eat it I add a little olive oil, parmesian and garlic seasoning and Jane's krazy salt.
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: PunksDead on Sat, 07 February 2015, 09:36:29: kettle corn, sweet and salty bebe
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: Evo_Spec on Sat, 07 February 2015, 09:36:43: Butter, lots and lots of butter.
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: vivalarevolución on Sat, 07 February 2015, 09:54:30: I cook mine old-school style on the stovetop with kernels in a large pot with oil. Sometimes I'll add butter, salt, and pepper. Just try to keep it simple. Once I started making my popcorn on the stovetop, I can't go back to the microwave variety.
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: Jokrik on Sat, 07 February 2015, 10:00:56: with butter, butter and butter...
oh and dont forget butter with a hint of butter
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: fohat.digs on Sat, 07 February 2015, 10:15:06: Quote from: prdlm2009 on Sat, 07 February 2015, 09:54:30
I cook mine old-school style on the stovetop with kernels in a large pot with oil. Sometimes I'll add butter, salt, and pepper. Just try to keep it simple. Once I started making my popcorn on the stovetop, I can't go back to the microwave variety.

I cook real popcorn, too.

Sweet popcorn is disgusting.

Salt and butter only.

On a very rare occasion, maybe soy sauce and parmesan cheese.
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: DrHubblePhD on Sat, 07 February 2015, 10:17:54: I would say I like lots of salt and butter, but every time I have it I just feel guilty. A pinch of salt may be the best option :p
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: derezzed on Sat, 07 February 2015, 11:03:10: Cooked in coconut oil, plain, with popcorn salt (the kind that's so fine, it's practically aerosolized).

I used to like the popcorn sold at movie theaters but the industry ruined it. Even without "golden topping", movie theater popcorn is just not what it used to be. Everyone involved with the production, sale, and distribution of "golden topping" should be prosecuted. There is only one place I know of in a 100-mile radius that puts butter on on popcorn and they have good popcorn.
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: 0100010 on Sat, 07 February 2015, 11:08:28: Stovetop
(https://sophialiteraria.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/stovetop1.gif?w=520)

Pot
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71vOcgLJ-nL._SX466_.jpg)

Kernels
(http://img.21food.com/20110609/product/1306290622979.jpg)

Coconut oil
(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/shopping?q=tbn:ANd9GcS9TCYsZ0ohfRhZOiq-ZKmz6s58f6VmOGlDiu6o1m7kT3QpU_I1&usqp=CAY)

Flavacol
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Or, to make it a little easier sometimes :
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51TuR8UotTL.jpg)
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 07 February 2015, 11:12:44: Quote from: derezzed on Sat, 07 February 2015, 11:03:10
Cooked in coconut oil, plain, with popcorn salt (the kind that's so fine, it's practically aerosolized).

I used to like the popcorn sold at movie theaters but the industry ruined it. Even without "golden topping", movie theater popcorn is just not what it used to be. Everyone involved with the production, sale, and distribution of "golden topping" should be prosecuted. There is only one place I know of in a 100-mile radius that puts butter on on popcorn and they have good popcorn.

what is golden topping?
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: jdcarpe on Sat, 07 February 2015, 11:18:20: This

(http://i.imgur.com/glGVzZ2.jpg)

Cooked on the stovetop, of course.
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: noisyturtle on Sat, 07 February 2015, 11:20:45: I swear we had an entire popcorn thread, but I dunno where it went.
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: Findecanor on Sat, 07 February 2015, 11:20:46: Popped in a kettle with some cooking oil at the bottom. Seasoned with salt. Nothing else.
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: vivalarevolución on Sat, 07 February 2015, 12:00:55: Fun story. I grew up in Valparaiso, Indiana, where Orville Redenbacher got started. Every year the Saturday after Labor Day, we have the Popcorn Festival. When I would travel around in younger years and tell me people about my hometown, people would give me the nickname "Popcorn." A couple years ago, Valparaiso unveiled this statue in a downtown park:

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https://www.google.com/search?q=orville+redenbacher+statue&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS573US573&espv=2&biw=1371&bih=720&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=qVHWVOjsBpCWoQTe84HwDQ&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAg

I'm gonna go cook some popcorn right now.
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: Lurch on Sat, 07 February 2015, 12:06:05: (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/1a/Reese%27s_Pieces_Bag.jpg/200px-Reese%27s_Pieces_Bag.jpg)
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 07 February 2015, 12:06:53: Quote from: Lurch on Sat, 07 February 2015, 12:06:05
Show Image
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/1a/Reese%27s_Pieces_Bag.jpg/200px-Reese%27s_Pieces_Bag.jpg)

What.....:eek:
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: Lurch on Sat, 07 February 2015, 12:09:25: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Sat, 07 February 2015, 12:06:53
Quote from: Lurch on Sat, 07 February 2015, 12:06:05
Show Image
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/1a/Reese%27s_Pieces_Bag.jpg/200px-Reese%27s_Pieces_Bag.jpg)

What.....:eek:

Haha, hell yeah bro! That sweet and salty combination.

We used to do that as kids whenever we went to the movies. One would buy popcorn, the other reece's pieces. ;)

#powerplays
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 07 February 2015, 12:10:23: I remember in grade school we put chocolate syrup on popcorn and had a slice of cheese with it.
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: derezzed on Sat, 07 February 2015, 12:11:20: Quote from: tp4tissue on Sat, 07 February 2015, 11:12:44
Quote from: derezzed on Sat, 07 February 2015, 11:03:10
Cooked in coconut oil, plain, with popcorn salt (the kind that's so fine, it's practically aerosolized).

I used to like the popcorn sold at movie theaters but the industry ruined it. Even without "golden topping", movie theater popcorn is just not what it used to be. Everyone involved with the production, sale, and distribution of "golden topping" should be prosecuted. There is only one place I know of in a 100-mile radius that puts butter on on popcorn and they have good popcorn.

what is golden topping?

A marketing term for a class of slightly viscous liquid compounds, ranging in color from yellow to orange, designed to replace butter as a popcorn topping. Generously pumped onto popcorn at movie theaters, golden topping serves to eliminate the palatability of food and may be the true cause of the rise of autism, cancer, and AIDS in America. I redacted the manufacturer logo on the image to protect myself from the theater industry's paramilitary goons. /endconspiracyrant
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Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: vivalarevolución on Sat, 07 February 2015, 12:26:46: Quote from: noisyturtle on Sat, 07 February 2015, 11:20:45
I swear we had an entire popcorn thread, but I dunno where it went.

Only on Geekhack.
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 08 February 2015, 03:00:12: I've never really liked popcorn.

I like the smell, but not the taste or texture.
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: FreeCopy on Sun, 08 February 2015, 03:35:50: Quote from: rowdy on Sun, 08 February 2015, 03:00:12
I've never really liked popcorn.

I like the smell, but not the taste or texture.

I'm not a big popcorn fan myself. My girl is over the moon for it though. When she makes it shes uses a Whirley-pop with oil, not sure what kind though. From there its buttered up with real butter and salted with sea salt. I like plenty of salt and butter. Like, enough butter where some kernels are just soggy buttered salt bombs. You know, like those few chips in the bag that got hit like multiple times with the flavoring. I love that ****. Sometimes she puts truffle salt on hers which is something I really don't care for myself. Now between this and the pizza thread, I'm torn, but the oven is already ready so I guess my hand is forced.
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: tbc on Sun, 08 February 2015, 03:57:02: worked at a movie theatre...so i avoid hot popcorn to this day. mainly caramel nowadays.

but i used to eat a bunch with ketchup powder sprinkled everywhere :) . pls no pitchforks.
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: compgeke on Sun, 08 February 2015, 04:51:11: Not microwaved, that's for sure. I can't stand that crap.

Stove top popped with a bit of salt, no butter, butter on popcorn is gross.

Kettle corn is also awesome but it has to be made right and most of the time it's not.
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: mauri on Sun, 08 February 2015, 08:36:34: jalapeno powder is the ****.
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sun, 08 February 2015, 08:42:08: Quote from: mauri on Sun, 08 February 2015, 08:36:34
jalapeno powder is the ****.
Oh yeah.
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: Evo_Spec on Sun, 08 February 2015, 09:08:55: I didn't even think to mention how i liked mine made but i always used one of these *****es and ****ing love that ****, so nice and crisp and doesn't overcook the popcorn.

(http://www.best-popcorn-machines-reviews.good-stuffblog.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/hot-air-popcorn-poppers-uk.jpeg)
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Sun, 08 February 2015, 09:11:50: popped

with salt
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: eth0s on Sun, 08 February 2015, 11:40:08: I like popcorn of all varieties. Plain with salt is good. So is caramel popcorn. Here is a good recipe: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/caramel-popcorn/

I guess the only bad kind of popcorn is stale popcorn. Also, the store-bought bags of popcorn can be disgusting. But anything homemade hot and fresh is always good.
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: hking0036 on Sun, 08 February 2015, 11:45:05: kettle corn, or with regular just put a buncha salt in it and shake.
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: Joey Quinn on Sun, 08 February 2015, 11:51:25: Quote from: PunksDead on Sat, 07 February 2015, 09:36:29
kettle corn, sweet and salty bebe

QFT
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: fohat.digs on Sun, 08 February 2015, 16:20:51: Quote from: Evo_Spec on Sun, 08 February 2015, 09:08:55
I didn't even think to mention how i liked mine made but i always used one of these *****es and ****ing love that ****, so nice and crisp and doesn't overcook the popcorn.

Show Image
(http://www.best-popcorn-machines-reviews.good-stuffblog.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/hot-air-popcorn-poppers-uk.jpeg)

Anybody who does not require popcorn to be greasy MUST buy one of these
(a $5-$10 yard sale or thrift store item in the US)
because it will give you a fresh hot bowl of popcorn for $0.10 in a couple of minutes
WITH ABSOLUTELY MINIMAL CLEANUP !

disclaimer - I require popcorn to be greasy
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: clickclack on Sun, 08 February 2015, 17:58:56: In my mouth.
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: Erraticape on Tue, 10 February 2015, 07:30:53: Best way to eat popcorn:

-Stick of butter
-Roll the stick of butter in a bowl of unpopped kernels until it is completely covered on all sides.
-Dip the kernel butter stick into a bowl of cumin, sugar, mayonnaise, light soy sauce and mustard sauce. You can also add minced garlic for tasty fun.
-Slide the kernel-saturated dairy-fat stick down your throat-hole quickly it because you'll pretty much break your teeth if you trying chewing.

Meeuum! ;)
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: fohat.digs on Tue, 10 February 2015, 09:46:03: Quote from: Erraticape on Tue, 10 February 2015, 07:30:53

-Slide the kernel-saturated dairy-fat stick down your throat-hole quickly it because you'll pretty much break your teeth if you trying chewing.
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Tue, 10 February 2015, 09:54:50: Quote from: fohat.digs on Tue, 10 February 2015, 09:46:03
Quote from: Erraticape on Tue, 10 February 2015, 07:30:53

-Slide the kernel-saturated dairy-fat stick down your throat-hole quickly it because you'll pretty much break your teeth if you trying chewing.

the internet in one GIF

amazing
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: Blackehart on Tue, 10 February 2015, 12:40:59: Plain or tossed with some sriracha.

Freshly popped, of course!
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: pichu23 on Tue, 10 February 2015, 15:36:45: Sweet and Salty! I learnt to eat those when I got to the UK.
But for gourmet, I love Garrett's Macadamia Popcorn.
It's from the United States I believe but they do have it in Malaysia.
On the pricey side tho and it's a tad bit sweet.
But once in a blue moon is fine :D :D
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: JinDesu on Tue, 10 February 2015, 15:40:07: I came into this thread looking for Brocap. I am disappointed.
Title: Re: How do you like your popcorn?
Post by: supersoul on Fri, 13 February 2015, 00:35:11: like this

(http://img.michaeljacksonspictures.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/popcorn-blank.gif)