thread: Popcorn Makers - tips and suggestions please

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  1. #1
    Registered User

    Jul 2006
    Melbourne
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    Hi Bloom,

    We have an old popcorn maker, which my DH doesn't like to use.
    It has limited amount of kernels that it can do at once, so DH prefers the stove top method.
    In terms of cleaning, we just wipe ours out as it relies on hot air only to pop.
    It is a bit noisy when turned on and it misses some kernels.
    We usually just do salt for seasoning and occassionally butter but tend to avoid it for health reasons
    Popcorn is NOT low GI (from memory)

  2. #2

    Jul 2009
    Out North, Vic
    8,538

    We have an old popcorn maker and we love it, it does miss some kernels but it's no big deal really.
    We don't add butter just a little salt sometimes or Miss A takes it plain to kinder.

    DP likes his with butter and salt so we just mel it on the attachment on top.
    You can actualyl buy microwave poppers from woolies for like $15 - they look ok but can't comment on how well they work.

  3. #3
    Registered User

    Dec 2008
    8,986

    I have a Mistral one (I think) My kids love it and make popcorn as a snack all the time. Mine has a measuring cup for the corn which when popped makes a big bowl full.

    WRT to taste, I used to love popcorn popped in butter in the pan and I found it took me a while to get used to the blandness of air popped popcorn. Now I love it.

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Apr 2008
    Melbourne
    6,745

    We have a Whirley Pop Stovetop popcorn popper and it is the most awesome thing! DP loves his popcorn and the kids help him make it using this - it also comes camping with us! It is like a saucepan but has a handcrank turning handle to keep the kernals moving so you don't get any uncooked corn or burning.