Radio_Lady
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Thu Jul-17-08 06:48 PM
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Quick! Can I get popcorn to pop in coconut oil? Does it get hot enough? |
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Will it burn before the kernels pop?
I'm here with the grandkids and no time to research the answer.
Thanks, Lounge Lizards.
Radio Lady in Oregon
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Thu Jul-17-08 06:52 PM
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Edited on Thu Jul-17-08 06:53 PM by some guy
try it and see. Let us know how it turns out.
It's an ADVENTURE!!! :woohoo: :bounce: :woohoo:
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( sorry, but at least it was a quick response. )
edit: it just occurred to me, when I used to use a popcorn popper, we put in two or three kernels, and waited for them to pop. You won't cause too much of a problem at any rate.
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Thu Jul-17-08 07:10 PM
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2. Coconut oil is generally good for frying because it stands up to heat |
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so I would guess it's okay for popping popcorn. Never tried it though. Maybe I should. Let us know how it turns out.
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Thu Jul-17-08 07:13 PM
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"The movie houses use yellow dyed coconut oil which does a great job of popping the popcorn although there are healthier oils you can use than coconut oil." http://waltonfeed.com/self/popcorn.html
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Thu Jul-17-08 07:33 PM
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4. Yes, coconut oil is preferred because it stands up to very high heat without burning. |
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Sun Jul-20-08 01:55 AM
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5. UPDATE: We finally got around to making the popcorn! Delicious! |
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Edited on Sun Jul-20-08 01:55 AM by Radio_Lady
I poured about 1/2 inch of canola oil on the bottom of the pot. I added about 3 tablespoons of coconut oil (it's a solid or paste at room temperatures below 76 degrees).
Put in enough corn to insure it is only one kernel deep everywhere. Medium flame, reduce when you hear the first few pops. Shake, rattle, and roll.
The coconut oil made it very delicious! Yes, it's a saturated fat, but I believe the researchers who find islanders who use this oil in the natural way have less or no heart disease!
John Robbins book "Healthy at 100" delves into the research.
Peace, love, happiness and POPCORN!
RL in OR
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Sun Jul-20-08 01:58 AM
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6. Links to HEALTHY coconut oil... the oil that got tarred by the anti-saturated oil posse! |
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