How to Make Popcorn While Camping

Making popcorn over a campfire will make a healthful and tasty snack while out on the trail. Be sure to use appropriate safety precautions and campground rules when laying a fire.

Ingredients

Popcorn
Vegetable oil
Butter
Salt
Sugar, optional

Steps

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Build your campfire in clear area away from trees and buildings. Allow the fire to burn until hot embers form.
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Cut foil into 18 to 20-inches long pieces.^{[1]
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Add a handful of popcorn on top of each piece of foil.
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Add a teaspoon of vegetable oil to each piece of foil.
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Fold the foil in half and then twist the sides to seal.^{[2]
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Attach the foil pouch to a long stick.^{[3]
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Place the pouches over or slightly above the coals of your campfire.^{[4]
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Listen and wait for the popcorn kernels to start popping.
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Remove the foil packets once you do not hear any more popping inside the foil packets.^{[5]
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- Be careful when opening the pouch as it will be very hot and steamy inside.
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Season the popcorn with butter and salt. Sugar is optional.
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Finished.

Warnings

Always follow campground safety rules when lighting a fire.

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Don't leave the fire unattended. Like on a stove if you leave it alone, the popcorn will burn

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Use caution when opening the foil packets as they will be extremely hot.

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