Homegrown Popcorn

This year, we grew POPCORN! More specifically, strawberry popcorn.

Here is how to pop it!:

Microwave: throw the entire cob into a paper bag, twist the top to close and microwave for 2ish minutes.

Popcorn popper: remove kernels from cob. Follow popper instructions.

Stovetop: locate a decent sized pan. Add oil, enough to let the kernels dance freely. Turn on medium heat. After 3 mins, add a couple tester kernels to the pan. Once popped, add remaining kernels and cover while swooshing the kernels back and forth in the pan. Once the last few stop popping, remove from heat and directly put in a bowl.

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