Whether you are looking for a light afternoon snack or suffering from a case of the late night munchies, grilling popcorn puts a new spin on an old favorite. When it comes to popcorn, your grill can do just what a microwave and stove top can. Popcorn kernels are water-filled seeds, and when the grilling temperatures are right, the water turns to steam, rupturing the seed coat until it pops. If you can fire up a grill, you can make those kernels pop.
Step 1
Add enough vegetable oil to coat the bottom of a disposable aluminum half-size baking pan. The average half pan measures approximately 10 x 12 x 3.
Step 2
Pour a cupful of popcorn kernels into the baking pan.
Step 3
Cover the baking pan loosely with aluminum foil.
Step 4
Fire up your grill, and wait for the thermometer to read between 450 and 500 degrees Fahrenheit -- high heat.
Step 5
Place the baking pan on the grill rack.
Step 6
Give the baking pan a shake every 20 to 30 seconds with a pair of grilling tongs until you start to hear the kernels pop.
Step 7
Grill the popcorn until the popping stops -- about 8 to 10 minutes -- and then remove the baking pan from the grill with a pair of cooking mitts. Season the popcorn to taste.