On Aug 17, 10:12?pm, "Michael \"Dog3\" Lonergan"
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> "Knit Chic" <jarkat2...@aol.com> dropped thisnews:Qiqxi.1072$Oo.910@newssvr17.news.prodigy.net:in rec.food.cooking
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> > I have 12 pounds of popcorn (unpopped). What is the best way to store
> > it? Currently we use about 4 pounds of popcorn every 8 - 10 weeks. I
> > usually store the corn in an air tight jar.
> > I have always bought the 4 pound bags, this time around the 12 pound
> > bag was only $1.30 more so I went for it. I'm not sure that jar
> > storage is enough. I have heard that some ppl freez popcorn ... but
> > I'm have no idea if that is a good thing to do.
> > Thanks,
>
> I freeze it but I usually thaw out a bunch of it at a time.

No need to thaw... actually pops better frozen.


It goes pretty
> fast around here. I keep it in a big sealed jar after thawing and it stays
> pretty fresh. I think I'll try Sheldon's water idea and see what happens.

Popcorn is supposed to contain 13 1/2 pct water. Adding a small bit
of water to refresh popcorn is not my idea, I've read it at many
places including on a bag of popcorn I purchased.