![]() Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Campfire Jiffy Pop | Great Food idea for Camping with Kids | Backpacking, Hiking, and Camping () Not the style I’ve ever used, but I suppose with enough practice it could work – but be careful to make sure it doesn’t explode as he warns – first degree burns instead of popcorn is not a fair trade. Most campfire setups will result in Jiffy Pop getting burned badly or having a combination of burned popcorn and un-popped kernels…which is less than ideal much less edible. If this setup doesn’t appear to be manageable, then there might just not be a very good way to cook Jiffy Pop over the fire. These are setups that have to be done carefully for safety’s sake but give a flat surface that should allow you to get an evenly distributed heat. You’ll want a grill over the top or a flat baking sheet that can conduct the heat. That means no open flames, but you need to have the coals from the fire spread out evenly to create an even consistent heat that the Jiffy Pop can be set on.īecause of the way most camp fire pits are set up (with fire safety in mind) you won’t have the space to put the entire pan directly on the coals…and you’d better have a plan for gripping the handle without burning yourself if you do. The key to trying to make decent Jiffy Pop over a campfire is to simulate a stovetop as closely as possible. How to Cook Jiffy Pop Over a Campfire…If You Have To Jiffy Pop is a blast from the past for many older readers, but it might not be the best option when out camping. ![]() Let’s dive into why this is, what alternatives exist, and if you absolutely have to cook Jiffy Pop when camping, how to give yourself the best chance of coming out of it with something edible. If you have to try cooking Jiffy Pop over a campfire you need to cook it over an even spread of coals with no flames. You should not cook Jiffy Pop over a campfire as the uneven heat and flames will create a terrible result of unpopped kernels mixed with badly burned bits of popcorn. There will be amazing delicious meals that take plenty of effort and planning, but part of the joys of camp cooking are the simple but delicious joys like S’mores and hot dogs, but should Jiffy Pop be counted among these delectable camp treats? I have so many memories tied to cooking over the fire whether spring, summer, or fall, whether for Scouts or with family. ![]() The crackling of burning wood as it breaks down into glowing coals, the smell of smoke, of the outdoors, the feeling that comes from being surrounded by nature and friends outdoors while preparing the fire for a good meal. There are few experiences I love more than cooking over an open fire. ![]()
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