Popcorn Popping Instructions

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:

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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