QueenCat Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 :lurk5:Do any of you use the stove top, crank style popcorn poppers? If so, what brand? What do you like about it? What do you not like?:lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I have a whirrly pop...and I love it. It is fast and easy. I like being able to add whatever kind of oil I want too. You can even take it camping with you and use it over the camp fire. Very fun!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 We love our whirrly pop as well. We got one after our ancient air popper died. Very fast and easy. Perfect batch every time, just as long as you pay attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmulcahy Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I have always been interested in how those work too. I just use an old Revere Ware stock pot and a lid of course. I put enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan. I put in one or two kernels of corn and when they pop I add in the desired amount of corn. While the corn is popping I gently slide the pot around a bit so that it does not burn. This method always makes yummy popcorn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 I have always been interested in how those work too. I just use an old Revere Ware stock pot and a lid of course. I put enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan. I put in one or two kernels of corn and when they pop I add in the desired amount of corn. While the corn is popping I gently slide the pot around a bit so that it does not burn. This method always makes yummy popcorn. I can't use the pot like that, as my stove top is glass. That's why I'm looking at the cranks, as you don't have to slide them around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Are the crank style poppers hard to clean? :bigear: I have always been interested in how those work too. I just use an old Revere Ware stock pot and a lid of course. I put enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan. I put in one or two kernels of corn and when they pop I add in the desired amount of corn. While the corn is popping I gently slide the pot around a bit so that it does not burn. This method always makes yummy popcorn. This is our exact method also...even Revere Ware and two test kernels. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmulcahy Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I can't use the pot like that, as my stove top is glass. That's why I'm looking at the cranks, as you don't have to slide them around. Yeah, mine is too, but it is 9 years old and scratched a bit so I just go for it;) I think I'll put the whirly pop on my Christmas list this year. We have popcorn several times a week here. I had gotten one of those Orville Redenbacher stirring poppers but it has a non-stick surface that comes off after a few uses....yuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shukriyya Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I can't use the pot like that, as my stove top is glass. That's why I'm looking at the cranks, as you don't have to slide them around. There's no need to slide the pot around. I put a good amount of coconut oil in, let it melt fully on high, pour in enough kernels to fully cover the bottom and put the lid on and leave it. In less than a minute the popping starts and and as soon as it stops I turn off the burner, take off the top and pour it into the bowl. We've been making it this way for years and it's great every time. The key is not leaving the popcorn in the pot after it's stopped popping. :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeetime Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 LOVE our whirly pop. It makes the BEST popcorn ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I have a stainless Back to Basics brand I got from Target several years ago. The popcorn is the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I've had a Whirrly Pop for 6.5 years. Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 You just wipe it out. I only use soap when we make kettle corn. Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I have always been interested in how those work too. I just use an old Revere Ware stock pot and a lid of course. I put enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan. I put in one or two kernels of corn and when they pop I add in the desired amount of corn. While the corn is popping I gently slide the pot around a bit so that it does not burn. This method always makes yummy popcorn. This is what I do too. Though I did just burn some this afternoon. I did not put quite enough oil in it I think. But it is much cheaper than microwave, and I don't have to store a popper of any kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samba Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 We were traditional pot-and-oil popcorn people for a long time. Then we succumbed to the ease of microwave popcorn for a long time but we were never happy with the taste (or aftertaste). We bought a Whirly Pop around Christmas and we'll never go back! It's so easy, tastes great and is more economical. It's been great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicksMama-Zack's Mama Too Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 You might make this face: :ack2: .... There was a book on nutrition we read and it had a section devoted to the nastiness of microwave popcorn.... Cured us of ever buying the stuff... We use a regular stainless steel pot with 2 T. of coconut oil and popcorn. We cook it on the top of our glass range. Like the other poster, we don't shake the pot. We just listen for the last pop and dump into a bowl. Season with nutritional yeast --- YUM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphabetika Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I have always been interested in how those work too. I just use an old Revere Ware stock pot and a lid of course. I put enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan. I put in one or two kernels of corn and when they pop I add in the desired amount of corn. While the corn is popping I gently slide the pot around a bit so that it does not burn. This method always makes yummy popcorn. This is exactly what I do, with coconut oil. Sometimes I toss in some sugar to make kettle corn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 LOVE our whirly pop. It makes the BEST popcorn ever! :iagree:Very much!!!! I never realized how much better popcorn could taste. Now I cannot stand microwave popcorn :ack2:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 I have a stainless Back to Basics brand I got from Target several years ago. The popcorn is the best! That brand was rated pretty well on Amazon. I think it had to do with it being both stainless and not have plastic knobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 I'm really appreciating all the :lurk5: advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BinahYeteirah Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 There's no need to slide the pot around. I put a good amount of coconut oil in, let it melt fully on high, pour in enough kernels to fully cover the bottom and put the lid on and leave it. In less than a minute the popping starts and and as soon as it stops I turn off the burner, take off the top and pour it into the bowl. We've been making it this way for years and it's great every time. The key is not leaving the popcorn in the pot after it's stopped popping. :lurk5: :iagree: I don't generally slide the pot around when making popcorn on my stovetop in a regular pot. I find my batches come out better if I let the oil heat up very slowly, but I think that has to do with the type of oil I use. My current set of pot lids are shaped in such a way that they cause moisture to fall from the lid onto the popcorn, so I bought a microwave popper bowl. I try not to use the microwave too frequently, but it is even easier than using a pot on the stove and the popper is dishwasher safe. It's microwave popcorn without the nasty hydrogenated oils and other weird ingredients. I have this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyNellen Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I have a whirrly pop...and I love it. It is fast and easy. I like being able to add whatever kind of oil I want too. You can even take it camping with you and use it over the camp fire. Very fun!!! :iagree: I use ours 3-4 times a week. Super fast and easy. Perfect every time and easy to clean. Highly recommend!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 ...Season with nutritional yeast --- YUM! Yum! I didn't think of that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 We just got a whirly pop at a yard sale last month. So far I am SOLD! Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 You all have convinced me......... I need a crank :lurk5: maker. Thanks for all your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RanchGirl Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 whirly pop and coconut oil -- LOVE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 I've never even heard of a whirly pop. I just use a big pot to make mine. Does a whirly pop make it better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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