Campfire popcorn

How to Make [Perfect] Popcorn Over a Campfire: We all love S'mores. That messy, delicious ship has sailed. So what else can one make next to the warm, smoky blaze? Popcorn, of course! You might have tried Jiffy Pop before; you put the pan over the fire, shake it, and popcorn pops inside the alum…

Microwave? Naw. Campfire popcorn? Yes, please! Here's how to make traditional popcorn over your very own campfire. You can't go wrong with this recipe.

A simple step-by-step tutorial using camping essentials you already have - no campfire popper required!

We used to bring that little tin pan and pop it over the campfire until I hacked the idea and came up with my own version. Every went crazy over this Campfire Popcorn.

I love popcorn. I love the sound it makes when it pops and lightness of it in your hand. I love watching Ethan eat popcorn with two fingers on each hand picking up one piece after another and gobbling it up. Even Livi loves popcorn (we break off the 'fluffy' parts for her). In...

This popcorn recipe is perfect for camp. Show off your dutch oven prowess with some freshly popped popcorn. Everyone in the campground will smell the wonderful fresh buttery popcorn smell.

How to make campfire popcorn

One of the best parts of camping is enjoying savory treats that you don't typically have at home. Find out how to make popcorn over the campfire and flavor it the way you want. Share the Smells, Skills, & Memories with your kids. #camping #snacks

The key to caramelized and very lightly charred popcorn is to keep shaking the pan as it cooks so the sugar doesn’t have a chance to burn before the kernels start to pop. Since the popcorn packet is sealed, it doesn’t absorb much smokey flavor, but you can add a gentle hint with a sprinkle of smoked salt after opening the foil.

Fresh, hot popcorn is an easy fireside snack whether you’re camping off the grid, RVing at a campground, or just hosting a backyard bonfire. (And it’s a great complement to sweet s’mores.) All you need—besides the fire, of course—is popcorn kernels, cooking oil, and a campfire popcorn popper. While you can use a Dutch oven or other pan to cook popcorn over a fire, it’s hard to beat the convenience of a ready-made campfire popcorn popper. Here are some of the best: