Are you still happy with this popcorn maker? Is there a recipe (butter and kernel ratio) that comes with the unit?
877888
I've replaced it with another, only because the chute does not direct the popped kernels well enough.I agree with Trish
877889
I apologize but i have not used it. I will check tomorrow night (won't behome tonight) to see if there is a recipe. I used it for a prop at a party that was a carnival theme.
877890
We don't use it at all. I actually broke down and bought a new popcorn popper yesterday. The popcorn flies everywhere or gets jammed up and burns. You have to elevate the whole thing because there isn't room to put a bowl under it to catch the popcorn that doesn't fly out or burn. I can't decide if I should donate it so some other poor soul has to deal with it or just throw it in the trash. Its cute but isn't functional.
877891
We bought the Orville Redenbaugher oil and kernels to use with the machine and we used the recipe provided with the oil and kernels. Also provided with the oil and kernels was an easy method for stove top popping. This turned out to be much more effective, easy, and quick, so we no longer use the popcorn maker. Maybe for an event in the future we may pull it out, but it was quite a bit of work just for some popcorn.
2099041
On the older models I used oil with no problem. On the newer models I have not used oil and they still burn. Used two inserts last night. They have changed something with the popcorn maker. I have time to return one, and will. Now I have to find a new one. I had really liked this one for years, but there is something wrong. I even reduced the time of cooking to under 2 minutes to 1 minute 38 seconds, Still had a burned cup and popcorn. Also I take the tab and pull the cup out to cool and it is melted into the plastic on the bottom.
297129
Yes, that is what I have. I start out at the highest temp but as soon as it starts popping, I turn it down to med-high and turn the crank constantly but slowly. I use coconut oil but I do not salt or butter the corn. You have to experiment with your own unit. I am sure not all cook tops cook exactly the same. I have not burned the popcorn yet nor have I scratched my glass cook top...and I love this popper. I even purchased it as a gift for someone else.
881955
I was a bit disappointed as well--I add a little more of the oil stick than probably recommended. Not sure if this would help, but I agree with you...the popcorn is chewy.
140465
We use vegetable oil and lightly salt only.. You could add melted butter or margarine if you wish after popping. Works great and popcorn tastes great.
248520
Not sure what you are asking. It makes 8-10 cups of popcorn. If you are making for two you need to make two batches.
1291763
If you use the oils they recommend, the popcorn is not dry at all. You can put butter directly in with the kernels also, but you need to watch it more closely because butter has a tendency to burn.
2183008
First, this is a phenomenal machine! My kids (6 &4) and wife love the popcorn that it makes. I would recommend the pre-made packets that contain popcorn, salt and oil. We also have ours in a media room with a security heat/smoke detector. The machine is not that close to the heat/smoke unit, but we have not had any issues with the 10-15 times we have used so far. Unit really does not throw up that much heat. Honestly, I was a little concerned that the smoke the oil form the kettle can emit, but again, no issues to date.
438812
Don't give up. We started with smaller batches and just kept increasing the size. now we have full bowls of popcorn. Good luck
1780348
About 1/4 cup kernels and 2tbs coconut oil. I have mostly used prepackaged amounts. But I did find out that you can cut open the microwaveable bags and squeeze that all in there and it comes out great. We use our popcorn machine often, its very nice to have and entertaining for all ages.
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To go along with this popcorn maker I bought a popcorn kit that had the popcorn,butter and also seasoning so I really don't remember how big the popcorn bags where. Maybe they still sell the kits and you can see there. I bought them on amazon. Hope you get a answer.
1553607
Yes I have used it with out oil or butter, and it seems to work ok. I prefer to use some butter it seems to start popping sooner and more corn seems to pop for me.
1612681
Yes, you mix it in with the oil and popcorn while its heating up. As far as quantity, a little bit goes a long way. You use a teaspoon for every 6-8 oz of kernels.
1899070
The instructions recommend using 1 tbl spoon of oil or butter. We use canola oil and the popcorn comes out perfect every time with a minimum of unpopped kernels.
635770
Ours came with 4 packages of popcorn mix. It is the best popcorn ever, the trick is to let the popper get hot before you put the popcorn, salt and popcorn oil in. Yum, I think I will go make a batch!
594057
I find this a great machine for popping corn with very little kernals left or none at all, I use corn oil as an oil, The Butter I will soften it up a bit in the microwave and only apply it to the top of the popper only after the corn starts popping, I find that if the butter is installed to early before the karnals start popping the butter tends to give off smoke and it gives the pop corn a burnt taste the machine is a good investment
890925
I had that challenge. Started using the built in measure slightly rounded and need to use fairly fresh popcorn. White popcorn is slightly smaller and a few still come out.