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yellowdogintexas

(22,264 posts)
Sun Jun 3, 2018, 11:37 PM Jun 2018

My new favorite kitchen toy and it was only $10

Silicone popcorn popper. Amazon. Price range from $10 to around $20.

Put 1/3 cup of regular popcorn with salt and oil if you want it, cover and microwave for 2 minutes.

Perfect popcorn every time.

Sprinkle with sugar for kettle corn style.

I love using this instead of pre packaged microwave popcorn with chemicals.

https://smile.amazon.com/Collapsible-Silicone-Microwave-Popcorn-Handles/dp/B01M6ZKZPN/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1528083197&sr=8-7&keywords=silicone+popcorn+popper+microwave

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Rorey

(8,445 posts)
1. I'm tempted
Sun Jun 3, 2018, 11:48 PM
Jun 2018

I have one of those Nordic microwave bowls, but for the last few years I've been using a whirlypop. It takes about 5 minutes from the time we decided we want popcorn to eating it, and it reminds me of the way my mom used to make popcorn in a kettle on the stove. I enjoy those little trips down memory lane.

I'll probably order the silicone popper. Thanks.

procon

(15,805 posts)
3. Yep, its the best popper I've ever owned!
Mon Jun 4, 2018, 12:22 AM
Jun 2018

I've had mine for a few years and it makes great popcorn, with or without oils. We like to add our own seasonings like garlic, onion, paprika, cinnamon, taco spice packet, or ranch dressing mix. You can buy all kinds of packaged seasonings, and our current fave is Dill Pickle.

kettle corn:
1 tsp coconut oil
sea salt to taste
1/3 cup powdered sugar
a pinch cayenne pepper

yellowdogintexas

(22,264 posts)
6. my husband put Yucateca Green Habanero Sauce on a batch. It was quite tasty.
Thu Jun 7, 2018, 10:54 PM
Jun 2018

Also butter and honey

House smelled divine for two days

mucifer

(23,550 posts)
2. I have a glass one. Either I don't pop a lot of the kernels or it burns.
Mon Jun 4, 2018, 12:04 AM
Jun 2018

Maybe I should try this silicone thingy.

 

Tipperary

(6,930 posts)
5. Ok, I got mine today. Question.
Thu Jun 7, 2018, 07:22 PM
Jun 2018

Do you expand it first or let it happen in the microwave? The instructions show both. My first batch came out ok, but with a lot of unpopped kernels. Any hints will be welcome!

yellowdogintexas

(22,264 posts)
7. expand it first. Just pull the bottom down put in your popcorn and salt etc then put on the lid,
Thu Jun 7, 2018, 10:57 PM
Jun 2018

push down gently; you just need to make the little knob on the top of the lid go down. It will be just slightly concave.

When it's finished, your lid will be sitting at a slight angle, which allows steam to escape.

I usually do not have many unpopped kernels at all. If your microwave is a lower wattage, you may need a bit extra time.

 

Tipperary

(6,930 posts)
8. Thanks! I will use it again today. It did make great popcorn!
Fri Jun 8, 2018, 06:33 AM
Jun 2018

Lol, I ordered it as soon as I saw your post the other day.

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