Can you put anything like melted butter and salt inside where the unpopped kernels go? Idea would be to allow the kernels to flavor themselves.
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no salt but you can melt a little butter in the measuring cup on top but nothing goes in popping chamber but kernels...just follow the directions.
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There is a little cup at the top for melting butter, but I wouldn't put it in with the kernels. At the very top, the removable cup gets warm and is washable if you take it off.
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I dont think it was designed to be used that way. I think it would make a mess but i have not tried it that way.
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I LOVE IT! I don't put butter on top of it, I have it melted in the bowl that I dump the popcorn into. Remember, just like any microwave popcorn, make sure you stop it when the corn stops popping. There will always be some unpopped kernels. Oh, I do have to tip it slightly to get it in the oven on top of the turntable. Then I obviously have to tip it when I take it out too. That's the ONLY bad thing. It is tall.
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Trying to add real butter during the cooking process would interfere with the cooking time. What I've learned from trial & error is to split the oil (I use peanut) 1 tbl & melted real salted butter 1 tbl added to PowerCup & not after cooking. I imagine you could add 2 tbl melted butter & no oil as well. I add sea salt to the kernels before cooking (I'm not a big salt user) to keep the amount of sodium low but still gives a salty flavor. If you use just salted butter you may find you don't need to add any additional salt. I like my combo because the popcorn is not as greasy. I've also tried almond oil & would consider trying other oils but they are expensive. I hope this helps you out?
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My husband is the one that prepares it. He does add butter to prepare it and then after its done he adds powder butter (he doesn't like it soggy), powder cheddar and chipotle for more flavor! He loves his popcorn machine :)
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It's probably not a good idea to put salt in the popper. I can't see a reason for doing it while popping though. There is no warning for not doing it from the manufacturer.
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Susan - Instructions say can use butter in bottom well or oil. I use 2 tsps Orville Redenbacher's Buttery Flavor Popcorn Oil in the well & then add 1/4 cup popcorn. After popped, I use a small coffee cup to melt my butter & put on popcorn with sea salt. Handy little gizmo & makes just the right amount. You'll figure out what works best for you. Blessings, Donna W.
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It's designed to be melted by the oil, but I have used it on air popped corn (my experiment) on an attempt for a lower calorie version. I spray the popcorn with butter flavored cooking spray (helps the topping stick. I also do this with the cheese flavor) and then apply the glaze as I would for salt. The end product is OK at best, but is nowhere near the kettle version. I have most of the glaze flavors and have made small batches on the stove top great results, when I didn't want to use my machine. Some batches have been superior to the machine.
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Trying to add real butter during the cooking process would interfere with the cooking time. What I've learned from trial & error is to split the oil (I use peanut) 1 tbl & melted real salted butter 1 tbl added to PowerCup & not after cooking. I imagine you could add 2 tbl melted butter & no oil as well. I add sea salt to the kernels before cooking (I'm not a big salt user) to keep the amount of sodium low but still gives a salty flavor. If you use just salted butter you may find you don't need to add any additional salt. I like my combo because the popcorn is not as greasy. I've also tried almond oil & would consider trying other oils but they are expensive. I hope this helps you out? Trying to add real butter during the cooking process would interfere with the cooking time. What I've learned from trial & error is to split the oil (I use peanut) 1 tbl & melted real salted butter 1 tbl added to PowerCup & not after cooking. I imagine you could add 2 tbl melted butter & no oil as well. I add sea salt to the kernels before cooking (I'm not a big salt user) to keep the amount of sodium low but still gives a salty flavor. If you use just salted butter you may find you don't need to add any additional salt. I like my combo because the popcorn is not as greasy. I've also tried... » Read More Trying to add real butter during the cooking process would interfere with the cooking time. What I've learned from trial & error is to split the oil (I use peanut) 1 tbl & melted real salted butter 1 tbl added to PowerCup & not after cooking. I imagine you could add 2 tbl melted butter & no oil as well. I add sea salt to the kernels before cooking (I'm not a big salt user) to keep the amount of sodium low but still gives a salty flavor. If you use just salted butter you may find you don't need to add any additional salt. I like my combo because the popcorn is not as greasy. I've also tried almond oil & would consider trying other oils but they are expensive. I hope this helps you out? « Show Less
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you could sprinkle it on afterwords and then close the cover and give it a good shake. BUt how it works with the oil poppers, is it mixes with the coconut oil and spreads it on each kernel. Probably take some testing with the electric popper
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You can melt the butter in the top thing and pour it on after. You would have to season it after, since it doesn't drop through. I love my machine :)
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I have used regular popping corn and regular oil. Do need to season to taste afterwards. The ready made packets are convenient but for me a bit too salty
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No. The popcorn cooks in the little metal part in the bottom. I think if you put butter in it it would burn.
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I put a large wooden spoon underneath the front of the popper, leaning it slightly backwards. Anything to prop the front up would work. The wooden spoon just seems to be the right height needed to still allow the popped popcorn to build up and flow out. I remove the spoon once the popped popcorn starts to flow. At the end there's a few unpopped kernels that fly if I don't turn off the machine, hold the bowl up blocking the opening or putting the spoon underneath the backside. I prefer to just turn it off.
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No, absolutely not. The machine pops the popcorn by blowing super-hot air up through the kernels, and pouring anything in other than dry popcorn will ruin the machine. Melt your butter while the popcorn is heating up, and pour it on the popcorn once you get it in the bowl. Hope that helps!
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Maybe use unsalted butter. Most of us like the salty taste and that is why we make them. Good luck.
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I always use melted butter and it comes out great. Never actually used oil, because I can usually taste it in baked things.
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I don't see a problem with that. I used 12oz packs in an 8oz machine. You will just have a number of unpopped kernels left when popping is done.