Can you use this if you are just popping pop corn in a regular pot?
856042
I don't see why you couldn't. It would function like a big popper, just keep tge lid on so you don't get splattered.
856043
Yes, I do not see why you couldn't. I have a stand alone retro popper with a kettle and I use this in my unit with no problems. Hope this helps.
856044
Best to use a pot with a stirrer of some sort. Otherwise, you would have to stir it while it has already started to pop--some skill is needed for that. Myself, I use a Cook N Home 6.5 Quart Stainless Steel Popcorn Popper Stovetop--purchased for $29.54 on Amazon (now it's around $36)--that can be used on an induction range which has a stirrer and a larger (8-quart) 6-mil thick (1/4 inch) aluminum Dutch oven (without a stirrer--it's easy, be careful!) on a gas range. I purchased six different flavors of Gold Medal glaze, all in bulk 50-pound quantities from restaurant/concession vendors, when they offer free shipping, as they do a few times a year. The chocolate and milk chocolate flavors also make good inexpensive hot chocolate drinks when made with added water or milk (dry-milk powder, if my case). I reckon my four other flavors could be used for drinks also, but I haven't tried them, as yet.
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In our experience, not really. You might get away with trying to add the salt just as the popped corn leaves the popper to drop in the bowl since there may be a very slight bit of moisture present from the popping process (moisture escaping as the kernel pops) but, it is unlikely. We use an air popper, as well but, we always add some butter mixed with olive oil. Not so much for the salt, we just like the flavor. Responder " Franklin" makes a good point, though; the salt is very finely ground and could easily get lodged in nooks & crannies of a popped kernel. We just prefer more salt flavor than what we got without using a some oil.
428369
I just used mine for the first time and got a full bowl of perfectly popped corn in 3 minutes. I used Walmart's GV popcorn with 2 Tbsp of Canola oil.
2182887
Shouldwork if the stove top is it is hot enough. If you can boil water, it should work. The bottom of the popper is a good heat conductor. Open flame would dirty the pot.
148803
Not sure but it does NOT pop the corn as well as the aluminum one. The lid fills with condensation and makes the popcorn wet.
874889
I do not care for this popper the pop corn is tough and will burn. I have quit using it and instead use the microwave -- use a pyrex bowl with a microwave proof plate on top and cook for 2.5 minutes popcorn much better and no oil.
612233
yes it pops pop corn , but Mine was a piece of junk and burned the popcorn so I tossed it in the trash after about 3 tries , i do not suggest buying this pop corn popper
1647487
No. You have to pop the popcorn dry and put the butter on the popped popcorn.
1235540
You can use any corn oil. I always purchase my popper supplies in bulk from Sam's Club.
275584
I have a popper that has a handle that stirs the popcorn as it cooks. I don't see why you couldn't just use a pan. You would have to shake it as it pops to keep the kernels from burning, but that is what you do anyway. I really would recommend the popper. I love mine. My daughter gave us one after I tried hers. She's had hers for over 10 years and it is seasoned so she uses no oil when she pops the corn - a healthier way, but you son't get the Theater popcorn doing it that way. Sorry for the long answer. I ope it helps.
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YES! The best way I have found is to put a small wire mesh strainer in the airpopper hole over the kernels until they start popping, then remove the strainer to let the corn pop into the bowl. According to the Tiny But Might site, a potholder can also be used to weigh down the kernels until they start popping, just maintain airflow around the potholder or the popper will shut off for a bit to cool down. Tilting the popper back til the corn starts popping also works, as another person answered.
2148174
The small kettle in the center that cooks the popcorn, you can put literally anything you want in there. It's the same as putting popcorn in the pot and cooking it on your stove and making homemade popcorn. So yes, you can do anything.
1735280
Hello!!! We have these and it seems like you can fit 2-21/2 cups of popped corn. Great quality and assemble super easy! Hope this was helpful!
1459575
Yes, it may just fill the kettle to the point where less than half of all the corn may to pop. So, just use only half at a time.
263764
I've never made kettle corn in the popper but I imagine you could. I looked on Allrecipes.com & they've got a recipe that has oil, popcorn & brown or white sugar. The nice thing about this popper is that no shaking required & you can even use on glass top stove. I've also used it in my camper. Also, this is US made. It doesn't have a nonstick coating but washes up fairly well. I didn't want the toxins that are found in non-stick poppers. Now I'll be trying the kettle corn recipe! Happy popping! :)
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I just use regular yellow or white corn. I find it works best if you use the butter container to measure the corn ( it will make a big batch). Also, if you use a smaller kernel or less corn it helps to tilt the popper back so the kernels don't fly out the chute.
512266
Yeah. It does great popping. Very few unpopped kernels. Kettle corn also comes out really well.