How to Make Popcorn While Camping

 Enjoy your nice hot popcorn!

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.

EditIngredients

• Popcorn
• Vegetable oil
• Butter
• Salt
• Sugar, optional

EditSteps

1. 1
   Build your campfire in clear area away from trees and buildings. Allow the fire to burn until hot embers form.
   
   

   
2. 2
   Cut foil into 18 to 20-inches long pieces.
   
   

   
3. 3
   Add a handful of popcorn on top of each piece of foil.
   
   

   
4. 4
   Add a teaspoon of vegetable oil to each piece of foil.
5. 5
   Fold the foil in half and then twist the sides to seal.
   
   

   
6. 6
   Attach the foil pouch to a long stick.
   
   

   
7. 7
   Place the pouches over or slightly above the coals of your campfire.
   
   

   
8. 8
   Listen and wait for the popcorn kernels to start popping.
   
   

   
9. 9
   Remove the foil packets once you do not hear any more popping inside the foil packets.
   • Be careful when opening the pouch as it will be very hot and steamy inside.
     
     

     
10. 10
    Season the popcorn with butter and salt. Sugar is optional.
    
    

    

EditVideo

Directions for how to make popcorn over a campfire.

EditWarnings

• Always follow campground safety rules when lighting a fire.
• Use caution when opening the foil packets.
• Don't leave the fire unattended. Like on a stove if you leave it alone, the popcorn will burn

EditThings You'll Need

• Foil
• Long stick
• Wood to make the campfire
• Popcorn
• Vegetable Oil
• Butter
• Salt
• Sugar (optional)