Want to use at a fundraiser. Can this make multiple batches of kettle corn or does it have to be cleaned between batches because of burned sugar?
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I don't know what you mean by kettle corn and burned sugar. I use oil to pop popcorn. I just made 3 batches with no cleaning until I was done.
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I don't know about burnt sugar, but there is burnt popcorn on the bottom after each use. You have to watch it carefully because it burns the popcorn that doesn't get moved by the moving blade that located on the bottom. I would get one of those stand double plastic or glass doors that buffs the popcorn up and out.
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I have never made kettle corn in it. I do make multiple batches of Orville popcorn and only wipe out the dome between batches.
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I have only used this item for salt. I think powdered sugar needs to be sifted.
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Absolutely !!! I do it all the time. One of my favorites is left over Bar-b-Q ribs. As a matter of fact I now cook additional ribs to make sure I have some on hand for a quick meal. I use the 4.5 mil bags . The can be used over if you want to be real "thrifty". Try this trick &gt;&gt;&gt; 3 ears of shucked corn on the cob, butter and salt & pepper. Seal and freeze. When you want corn on the cob, throw the bag in boiling water and boil for the same time you would normally. The corn has much more flavor because you are not filling your house with corn aroma steam.
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Looks it. I ruined two finishes/ makers. Discovered that pearl sugar removes the finish. #3's finish is flawless cuz I do not use the sugar recipe anymore. I like this easy to use maker but wish it were cast iron.
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I do not have an recipe for kettle corn. I have bought and used Ma's Kettke Corn popcorn seasoning from www.GreatNorthernPopcorn.com and it does a fair job on kettle corn taste when I used it. I may not have put enough on the corn to make it taste like real kettle corn. You can try it and experiment for you taste. Bob
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Ok, so I did a test for you. I made 3 servings and it took 8 minutes. I would definitely recommend using threading sugar which you can order from amazon. It's really easy and each serving gets you a little more than a baseball-size serving. You turn it on and let it heat up for 3 minutes, then you shut it off and let the spinner atop(about a minute), pour in your 1-serving of threading sugar or 2 crushed candies, turn it back on and it starts making cotton candy immediately. Basically, you have to shut it off and wait for the spinner each time you make a serving. I'm happy to answer any other questions! And oh, don't use those colored sugared sprinkles. I did and it burned and made a mess. I also tried it with crushed hard candy and that worked well too. But you would need to use a basic hard candy like the consistency of a butterscotch disc or candy cane.... Jolly ranchers don't work very well.
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Yes. Our first batch was too sweet so we left one of the three cups out in the second batch. We may even use less sugar in the next batch. We don't like or need all the sugar the recipe calls for.
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Hello: I used this to clean two SU carbs with no problems, looks like the strength is still good. Only a partially full gallon container, so space maybe an issue, but worked good for me.Don
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I let it run longer after the last batch. This will release more of the sugar and leave less to burn. There will always be some smoke, but you can cut it way down by letting it run dry for about 2-3 minutes.
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I just made kettle corn with my Great Northern popper last week using the following recipe and it turned out fantastic; without the burning that many people complain about. 2 Tablespoons regular olive oil or vegetable oil, 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, 1/2 cup corn kernels, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/3 cup sugar. Heat the oil, butter, salt and sugar over medium heat till hot then add the corn. When the kernels start to pop start turning the handle and continue until the popping stops. Pour into a large bowl and break up any large clumps. Be careful because the corn will remain very hot because of the sugar. Enjoy!
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I do not have a recipe for kettle corn. I have bought and used it yesterday, Ma's Kettle Corn popcorn seasoning from www.GreatNorthernPopcorn.com. I may not have put enough on the corn to give it a great kettle corn taste but it came out pretty good. You can try it and experiment for your taste.Bob
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Yes, you can prime with sugar, like you do bottles. When you prime a whole batch instead of individual bottles, you can/should use about 2/3rds of the total amount of sugar you'd use with bottles. I can't answer how long it will last before going flat because all of my kegs have been consumed by a group in one evening. I would expect you could make it last a week.There is lots of great info out there in discussion forums shared by people who are passionate about their home brewing and equally passionate about sharing their knowledge with others. For starters, try www.beerborg.com/forum Yes, you can prime with sugar, like you do bottles. When you prime a whole batch instead of individual bottles, you can/should use about 2/3rds of the total amount of sugar you'd use with bottles. I can't answer how long it will last before going flat because all of my kegs have been consumed by a group in one evening. I would expect you could make it last a week.There is lots of great info out there in discussion forums shared by people who are passionate about their home brewing and equally passionate about sharing their knowledge with others. For starters, try... » Read More Yes, you can prime with sugar, like you do bottles. When you prime a whole batch instead of individual bottles, you can/should use about 2/3rds of the total amount of sugar you'd use with bottles. I can't answer how long it will last before going flat because all of my kegs have been consumed by a group in one evening. I would expect you could make it last a week.There is lots of great info out there in discussion forums shared by people who are passionate about their home brewing and equally passionate about sharing their knowledge with others. For starters, try www.beerborg.com/forum « Show Less
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Treat it well and you'll have it a long time. I follow the simple instructions for cleaning it - essentially just wipe it clean. I keep several kinds rolled together in one of the original boxes, in a drawer. Great for roasting squash, sweet potatoes, sliced or cubed potatoes, veggies, etc. I expect my Fox Run to last many years. Stains and discoloration okay.
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I agree that it is easy to clean. Wipe down the glass. Wipe out the kettle. My kettle gets scorch marks after about five uses. I bought Heat N Kleen through Amazon and it works wonders. About a teaspoon in a cup of water, turn on the kettle. Once the water begins to boil, turn it off. Let cool and remove the kettle, pour it out. Rinse carefully. Kettle is like new again. Love the popcorn maker; family and friends go nuts.
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I have found that cleaning it with warm water after use right after use and only washing it occasionally with soap and water gets the best results. Make sure you lift up the part in the middle as kernals and popped corn likes to get stuck under there and can really effect the taste of future batches if you miss them. Good luck.
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i do not know about the nuts, but we have often successfully made delicious kettle corn in it...I use coconut oil and organic sugar and organic popcorn. I cannot recall the exact recipe but there are several online...just experiment!
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It coverts starch to sugars. I use for turning corn starch to sugar and potato starch to sugar. It is food grade so you could use for bread making too (I assume).