Why did my corn burn when i tried to parch it?

[ncmtns]

I tried parching my dehydrated corn in a lightly oiled pan under low heat and stirred it constantly. It never swelled up, just started to burn. What am I doing wrong??

[Gambit McCrae]

The term "arching" Means to dry (peas, beans, grain, etc.) by exposure to heat without burning; to toast or roast slightly

So you were trying to parch something that was already dry? If you mean you were trying to cook up your corn after it was dehydrated you probably want to try reconstituting water to it before you use it for cooking. I presoak all of my dehydrated foods before I actually heat them up and make meals.

Source of experience: I've made my own backpacking meals for about 2 years now.

Redhead 8 tray dehydrator
game saver silver edition vacuum sealer

[Just Bill]

Probably the lightly oiled part is the issue-
When I make Pinole I use a large teflon coated wok with no oils on low heat.
I bank the corn up the sides and go by feel as far as cook time and stirring. I try to bring it all up to temp very slowly.
A cookie sheet with a thin layer in a 200* oven is the other method I have seen, but the wok has been the best for my application.

Though again- likely the oil is the culprit.

[squeezebox]

Please define "parch"
Thanks

[Just Bill]

https://www.google.com/search?q=parc..._sm=0&ie=UTF-8

[gpburdelljr]

To parch corn you need first to select a suitable variety. The following link lists suitable varieties, and explains how how to dry it and then parch it

http://www.garden.org/subchannels/health/cooking?q=show&id=71&page=1

[Franco]

Might also have to do with the type of pot in use
(aluminium,stainless steel, titanium...)