Looking for opinion from someone who's used stovetop and air poppers. Is the popcorn crunchy or chewy?
1277229
Yup it definitely is. It's nice, crunchy, light & fluffy. I've used it countless times and have never gotten a chewy batch. I mist the kernels (1/3 cup) with PAM, then sprinkle literally 2 dashes of sea salt and put it in my microwave for 3 mins 20 secs (you have to test how powerful your own microwave is). It's perfect ^_^
1277230
This was going to be my question. I don't want the hot air popper taste. And was looking to see if there was an alternative to the Presto one I have been using (which does a great job), where I don't have to purchase replacement disc thingys. :)
1277231
Crunchy. Every time! Love this product because the taste/texture is consistent. I've only used pop secret brand popcorn so far though (to be fair)
1277232
more crunchy than chewy--much like what you get at the movies. We like to sprinkle parmesan cheese on ours and don't care much for a lot of butter.
1277233
The popcorn tastes "normal.' I would not use the words crunchy nor chewy. This is used in the microwave and if removed when corn stops popping, the results are close to perfect. Try it - you'll like it. It is soooo easy and inexpensive. Best wishes
1277234
I have used this popper for 33 years and the popcorn is probably what I'd think is perfect. Dry. That changes once I put the butter into it, but not chewy, definitely not chewy.
1277235
I find it more crisp than popcorn popped in a bag. It's easier and a lot cheaper. No calories added from oil.
2191261
Mine was like that as well, Seems to be fine. Typically what I do because I have a kettle type "old fashioned popper" is CAREFULLY cut between the seams to separate each component. Takes me about a min to do. But then I kneed the butter packet and it becomes more liquid like before opening. It pretty much stays like a thick buttery consistency but separating them into sections makes them easier to squeeze into my kettle, first the butter, then the popcorn kernels, then the salt.
189741
The noise is somewhere between popping the 3/8 to 1 inch wrapping popcorns. Hope this helps.
525464
It is flat and quite sturdy and substantial..The popper is very good and great northern popcorn is the best I've ever eaten.
1294643
I use 1 to 3 table spoons of oil per 1/2 cup of popcorn. I use a Whirley Pop stovetop popper and that was their recommendation. I also use 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon Flavocal salt.
114762
We've used the Great Northern Packets and regular popcorn kernels; both work well and taste great! This comes down to a personal preference and people eating it. We switch back and forth between the two different ways. Sometimes we use the packets if we all prefer the same flavor of popcorn. When we want a variety of flavors of popcorn or with and without butter, following the popper's directions we use about a 1/2 ounce of oil and put in 8 ounces of regular popcorn since we have an 8 ounce kettle. Once it's done popping, everyone fills their bags or buckets and eat it plain or put butter on it using a spray butter and adding more flavor by putting on one of the seasoned salts such as white cheddar cheese or just plain popcorn salt. Everyone has now seasoned their popcorn to their liking, it's all good !!!
91433
Honestly, we've only tried Shop Rite brand popcorn in ours....It works just fine with our popper and is relatively inexpensive...We bought another one for a family member as a Christmas gift and the love theirs as well using Orville Redenbacher popping corn. The key is to not overload the unit...we use about 1/4 cup at a time and you have to adjust the cooking time for your microwave...enjoy if you decide to purchase one.
1364941
I too only use this pot to make popcorn and it is such a difference in taste. My Mom used the same kind and made the best popcorn she had an electric stove but not a flat top. I have a gas stove and sometimes I shake the pan back and forth not sure why I do that but saw my Mom do that!! The flat top stove heats up so fast now and my sister in law has one and I don't think anything scratches it!! I think they are built so strong now and heats up so quickly you won't have to shake the pot over it at all so I would say yes it should be fine. I would think as long as there is no weight limit on the pots and pans you use it should be fine. The bottom is smooth on the pan but it is a little heavy. I like the flat top stoves and see how nice they are I might just switch but I refuse to give up my popcorn pot!!! You can even put it on a gas grill if you want to. Were you worried it had a rough bottom? It does not it is just like any other pot or pan just heavier. I love mine and the popcorn is much better tasting that is for sure.
428371
I use about 2 tablespoons of oil and 1/3 cup of kernels. I set the microwave for 5 minutes and usually when I have about 2 minutes 30 seconds left the popping has slowed down to 1 - 2 seconds between pops and I stop it then. You will never get a 100% pop rate in any popping method. Not unless you want to burn your popcorn. The one time I had hard chewy popcorn was when I used some rather old kernels that were not properly stored.
2244870
The instructions that come with the popper say you can reduce the oil to one teaspoon per batch (per 1/2 cup of unpopped corn). I have never done it without oil so I can't attest to this. I use organic coconut oil which has a very high smoke point, adds wonderful flavor to the popcorn and is a healthy fat. It is used by the body for energy very much like a carbohydrate is without raising blood sugar like carbs do. You may want to consider that option.
428370
I have used mine about a dozen times. I use 1/3 cup of organic popcorn from an Amish farm in PA. and a little butter or coconut oil. I have never been able to get more than 1/3 to 1/2 of the kernels to pop. I use my microwave 1100 at 3 min I stop because the popping has dramatically slowed. If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know.
1794831
I haven't tried that. I really like the Stir Crazy popper! It has made the best popcorn. Then you can add 1/4 cup of Sugar to make Kettle Corn.
1619089
The popcorn tastes really good. It's fresher than movie popcorn, but taste is in the eyes of the beholder. I don't use nearly as much butter as the movies offer. I like my popcorn better than microwave popcorn, but again that's my opinion. I really like my Maxi-Matic. Have used it quite often. It can be a little hard reaching all the places to clean the sides, but not a big deal. Overall, I'm really glad i bought it!
1104161
I have done so, though I have to put something in the chute to keep the unpopped kernals in until they start popping, but I think that's my popper. It's really good popcorn.
428372
There is an art to this! I reduced my temp from high to reheat... turned the timer to 5 min and LISTENED to the intensity of the popping. Light and fluffy happens and the lid will even 'float' as the popcorn expands.It is a science thing... with the low temp just increase time --- and its all good. Your setting may vary. Fine tune to suit your microwave. It isn't perfect! but 98.5% popped is good enough. Caution.. bowl will be super hot! so will lid handle with mitts... I also use Orville yellow... that made a difference too. This from a person who picks theaters based on the quality of the popcorn... There is an art to this! I reduced my temp from high to reheat... turned the timer to 5 min and LISTENED to the intensity of the popping. Light and fluffy happens and the lid will even 'float' as the popcorn expands.It is a science thing... with the low temp just increase time --- and its all good. Your setting may vary. Fine tune to suit your microwave. It isn't perfect! but 98.5% popped is good enough. Caution.. bowl will be super hot! so will lid handle with mitts... I also use Orville yellow... that made a difference too. This from a person who picks theaters based on the quality... » Read More There is an art to this! I reduced my temp from high to reheat... turned the timer to 5 min and LISTENED to the intensity of the popping. Light and fluffy happens and the lid will even 'float' as the popcorn expands.It is a science thing... with the low temp just increase time --- and its all good. Your setting may vary. Fine tune to suit your microwave. It isn't perfect! but 98.5% popped is good enough. Caution.. bowl will be super hot! so will lid handle with mitts... I also use Orville yellow... that made a difference too. This from a person who picks theaters based on the quality of the popcorn... « Show Less
694681
In an emergency (popcorn emergency), I once used shortening and it popped the popcorn just fine. Bacon grease would probably be similar (but have a better flavor).
428373
I use 1/4-1/3 cup of white popcorn on high for about 4 minutes. I have a few unpopped kernels. It has never been tough.