Camping Popcorn - Sweet and Salty!
You don’t have to leave behind your favourite snack when heading outdoors! Here’s how to make popcorn on your camp stove, with 2 flavour combos to try!
Here’s a fun snack recipe from the summer that we created in collaboration with Jetboil! There’s tons of flavour combinations you could use but I’ve included two below, one salty and one sweet, for you to try. Enjoy around the campfire, while you watch the sunset or as a mid-day pick-me-up!
What’s your go-to snack?
It definitely depends on the situation or the activity for me, which I’m sure a lot of you can relate to. If I’m just wanting to chill and take it easy, popcorn is definitely one of my favourites.
We used to buy a lot of bagged flavoured popcorn from the store (and honestly still do now and then - nothing wrong with convenience foods right!) but they can get pretty expensive if you buy them often. So last summer I decided to give it a go at creating my own favourite popcorn flavours while camping. My favs are kettle corn and garlic parmesan - hence the flavours included in this recipe post!
The process
Making your own camp popcorn is actually surprisingly easy! All you need is your camp stove, a small/medium pot, popcorn kernels and some canola oil. Oh, and whatever flavours you want!
You’ll start by putting 1-2 Tbsp of canola oil in the pot, just enough to cover the bottom completely. Then add just enough popcorn kernels to cover the bottom of the pot. Note: if you overfill the pot with kernels, they are more likely to burn. So if you’re unsure, always put a little less kernels in than you think. This may take a few tries to get right as every camp pot is a little different in size!
Cover and cook over a low heat until the kernels have popped. Sometimes not every kernel pops, so if the majority have popped, take it off the heat. I’ve made the mistake of cooking it for too long, in attempt of getting every last kernel to pop, and ended up burning the majority of the batch… oops.
Add your flavourings quickly after you take the popcorn off the heat, this helps the flavourings stick better to the popcorn. If it cools down too much, the flavourings will just fall off. Stir and enjoy!
What are your favourite popcorn flavours? Have you tried other homemade popcorn flavourings? Let me know below, I’m always looking for more flavours to try!
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Camping Popcorn - Sweet and Salty!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup popcorn kernels
- 2 Tbsp canola oil
- 2 Tbsp grated parmesan
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp dried oregano
- pinch or two of salt
- 1/2 tsp white sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- pinch or two of salt
Instructions
- Add canola oil to a small-medium pot, enough to fully cover the bottom. Add just enough popcorn kernels to cover the bottom.
- Heat on very low heat. Cover with the lid and wait for all kernels to pop. Make sure to turn off the heat once kernels have popped, the popcorn can easily burn if left for too long.
- While the popcorn is still hot, add your desired flavourings. This will help it to stick to the popcorn well. Go for the classic, salted popcorn, or try some new flavours included above!
