9.8.10

I tested the stainless steel cooking container(SSCC) with oil today to try to make popcorn. I believe that the oil should be about 400 degrees F. It seems that the SSCC looses heat faster than the cast iron. Really when it comes down to it, it is the oil that is difficult to heat. I heated three tablespoons of vegetable oil up to 375 in about a half hour in good sun. I think that popcorn is doable but I am going to give the container 45 minutes to warm up next time.