Ok, here is my plan

[low-key]

Im tired of microwave popcorn, I want to go old school, and get an old fashion popcorn maker this weekend. but am I remembering better then it was (has time rewritten every line) any suggestion, is that a good ideal having the butter melt from the top, (I like butter) or would I find out I actually like the butter oil better

 

[dclpluto]

Im tired of microwave popcorn, I want to go old school, and get an old fashion popcorn maker this weekend. but am I remembering better then it was (has time rewritten every line) any suggestion, is that a good ideal having the butter melt from the top, (I like butter) or would I find out I actually like the butter oil better

Why wait for the weekend? Your retired no need to wait. Sorry can’t help you out on your question.

 

[TipsyTraveler]

I have this one and absolutely LOVE it. It’s nearly as simple as regular microwave popcorn and far less time consuming and involved as I always found air poppers and stovetop methods to be.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019CXRMI8/ref=psdc_1090764_t1_B019HR91W4

 

[luvsJack]

I have a stove top popper. The Whirley. It has a hand crank and uses oil. It only takes a few minutes and makes the best popcorn.

 

[low-key]

Why wait for the weekend? Your retired no need to wait. Sorry can’t help you out on your question.

I got to spread out the excitement

I have this one and absolutely LOVE it. It’s nearly as simple as regular microwave popcorn and far less time consuming and involved as I always found air poppers and stovetop methods to be.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019CXRMI8/ref=psdc_1090764_t1_B019HR91W4

wow, I didnt know anything like that existed, Im intrigued

 

[mumto3girls]

I have this one and absolutely LOVE it. It’s nearly as simple as regular microwave popcorn and far less time consuming and involved as I always found air poppers and stovetop methods to be.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019CXRMI8/ref=psdc_1090764_t1_B019HR91W4

I have that exact model—mine is blue. I bought it on amazon about a year ago. My kids use it often. Cleans up nicely in the dishwasher.

 

[Floridaman999]

https://www.whirleypopshop.com/
Best old school poppers around!

 

[low-key]

https://www.whirleypopshop.com/
Best old school poppers around!

what happens when you turn the crank

 

[Floridaman999]

what happens when you turn the crank

Keeps things from burning. Just keeps everything moving around.

 

[disneychrista]

what happens when you turn the crank

You turn the crack to move the kernels around. It takes the place of shaking the pot.

You can also try this version.

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

I prefer the jiffy pop method

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[1GoldenSun]

I just cook mine in a saucepan on top of the stove. Unless I'm lazy and then I just use a paper bag in the microwave.

 

[Cadiewampus]

 

[Searc]

Another vote for Whirly Pop.

 

[kiddo76]

Stovetop popcorn is so easy, no special gadgets requires. Pour some oil in the bottom of the pot, dump the corn in, cover, start shaking the pot once the popping starts, and take it off the when popping stops.

You can experiment with different types of oil to see what you like best. I like canola or coconut. Top with whatever you like. The benefit of popping the corn in oil vs air popped is that seasonings stick better and the popcorn doesn't get soggy from the melted butter.

 

[Kaleidodad]

I have this popper and it's awesome:
http://www.waringpro.com/catalog.php?pcID=141_158&product_id=559

 

[NYCgrrl]

More decades than I care to enumerate using @kiddo76's method. As long as the pot has a lid that fits you are good to go.

 

[snappy]

Stovetop popcorn is so easy, no special gadgets requires. Pour some oil in the bottom of the pot, dump the corn in, cover, start shaking the pot once the popping starts, and take it off the when popping stops.

You can experiment with different types of oil to see what you like best. I like canola or coconut. Top with whatever you like. The benefit of popping the corn in oil vs air popped is that seasonings stick better and the popcorn doesn't get soggy from the melted butter.

That’s was my dad’s method. We bought a Presto power Pop. Can’t wash it in dishwasher.

 

[luvsJack]

Stovetop popcorn is so easy, no special gadgets requires. Pour some oil in the bottom of the pot, dump the corn in, cover, start shaking the pot once the popping starts, and take it off the when popping stops.

You can experiment with different types of oil to see what you like best. I like canola or coconut. Top with whatever you like. The benefit of popping the corn in oil vs air popped is that seasonings stick better and the popcorn doesn't get soggy from the melted butter.

That's what we did for years but now that I have a glass top stove, can't use that method. So the whirley popper works great. its the same concept really but its thinner than most pots so it cooks the corn quickly.

 

[ColoradoDisneyFreaks]

I use the stove top, a nice heavy bottomed pan, and the butter flavored oil. It makes the popcorn so tasty and I don't even need butter.