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Regular Pot Instructions:.
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In a large heavy-bottomed pan with a tight-fitting lid, heat the oil and the 3 extra kernels over medium high heat with the lid in place.
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Shake the pan every 10 seconds.
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When you hear the three kernels pop, act quickly (while wearing oven mitts.)
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Dump in the 1/4 each of popcorn kernels and sugar.
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Put the lid back on very quickly and start shaking in a circular motion.
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Listen to the popping of the kernels.
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It should pick up in tempo until you cant distinguish the popping of individual kernels.
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Keep shaking the pan.
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After that it will gradually decrease.
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This is where you need to pay the most attention.
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When the popping tapers off to the point where you hear a two to three second pause between pops, you need to pull the pan off the heat and empty it into a bowl very quickly.
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Whirly Pop Instructions:.
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In a Whirly Pop pan, heat the oil and the 3 extra kernels over medium high heat with the lid in place.
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Keep turning the Whirly Pop handle.
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When you hear the three kernels pop, act quickly (while wearing oven mitts.)
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Quickly open one side of the Whirly Pop and dump in the 1/4 each of popcorn kernels and sugar.
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Knock the lid back into place very quickly and start turning the handle.
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Listen to the popping of the kernels.
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It should pick up in tempo until you cant distinguish the popping of individual kernels.
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Keep turning the handle.
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After that it will gradually decrease.
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This is where you need to pay the most attention.
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When the popping tapers off to the point where you hear a two to three second pause between pops, you need to pull the pan off the heat and empty it into a bowl very quickly.
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~~Now for the good stuff....
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No matter which way you cook it, when youve emptied it into a large bowl, sprinkle with salt and chipotle powder to taste, toss and stir with a long wooden spoon.
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You dont want to stir by hand because that melted sugar seriously burns!
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Let cool for a couple minutes and then dig in!
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Kettle corn keeps well in a paper bag with the top folded down and crimped for a day or two at room temperature.
