Great Northern Popcorn, 4-Ounce Portion Packs (Pack of 24) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this popcorn to use with the Whirley Popper (a highly recommended purchase) I purchased on Amazon. This popcorn is great-tasting with an ever-so-slight hint of coconut ... yes that is the extra something you taste in movie-theater corn! It's better than the popcorn from Wabash Valley Farms (the brand that comes with the Whirley Popper), in my opinion. It tastes just like the kind you get at the movie theater or a carnival and the smell is just fantastic. When using my WhirleyPop I usually only get about 10-12 unpopped kernels. The more comfortable I get using the popper I'm sure that number will decrease. The corn pops up nice and crispy without any greasiness (as sometimes movie theater popcorn can be).

However, I do think that the popcorn is a bit too salty (thus giving it 4 stars instead of 5) for my family's taste so I use only 1/2 - 3/4 of the seasoning versus using the entire packet.
I think I got a great deal being that I recieved the popcorn, oil, and seasoning all for $39.99 and free shipping. It couldn't be easier because all I do is dump it all in the popper and 'turn the crank!
A minor complaint I do have, and I'm wondering if this has happened to anyone else, is that a few of the packets do leak a little bit; nothing major but enough to notice. I will continue to purchase this brand because of the great taste and ease of use!
UPDATE***In retrospect $39.99 wasn't that great of a deal being that now, the price has gone down by $10+! :o) I have been using my popper with this popcorn for quite some time now and rarely get any more than 5-10 unpopped kernels. I have tried other brands as well, buying bulk popcorn kernels with Orvil Reddenbocker's popcorn oil and they do not even compare. I did it to try and save a bit more money and not only did my popcorn not come out to my liking, it was quite a pain measuring the ingredients. I will be sticking to Great American!

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How easy is open, pour and pop? As easy as it sounds. Don't worry about how the popcorn will taste--we guarantee it will be great. No matter who is popping, every batch is sensational popcorn. If you just purchased one our new popcorn machines or are looking for that great theater taste in your existing machine, stop looking! This is great tasting, high-volume popcorn that pops up fluffy time and time again. We truly believe it is the best popcorn in the USA. The GNP secret starts with their premium-quality gourmet popcorn. After harvest, every kernel remains properly conditioned in specially designed storage bins. GNP utilizes the most advanced equipment for conditioning and processing the popcorn to insure it meets the governments highest standards. After processing, every load is test-popped for expansion before shipment to ensure customer satisfaction. If it does not meet our standards, we do not ship it. Combine the top quality corn with GNP's proprietary blend of extra-fine buttery flavored seasoned salt, and exclusive low-melt oil and you have the taste and aroma of hot, fresh theater-quality popcorn for you or your customers to enjoy and remember. We truly believe we offer the best tasting popcorn in America. Certified Frustration-Free Packaging Amazon.com has certified this product's packaging is Frustration-Free. A Frustration-Free Package is easy-to-open and comes without excess packaging materials such as hard plastic "clamshell" casings, plastic bindings, and wire ties. It is exactly the same as a traditionally packaged product--we've just streamlined the packaging to be opened without the use of a box cutter or knife and will protect your product just as well as traditional packaging during shipping. Products with Frustration-Free Packaging can frequently be shipped in their own boxes, without the need for an additional shipping box. Learn more.

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Chris Freytag Stir Crazy 6 Quart Corn Popper (Red) Review

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(More customer reviews)Love the color of the popper. Received very quickly. As is advertised, the popper does pop all of the corn, however, the top does not melt butter as advertised. All, in all I would recommend this popper - just make sure you have adequate storage space. It is quite large to store.


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This fun 6-quart popcorn maker by Chris Freytag features a clear, vented lid that doubles as a 6-quart popcorn bowl - just cover the vents with the snap-on cap and serve up a tasty treat.

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6-Quart Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper Review

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(More customer reviews)For years I've used a manual popcorn popper on the stove. I started looking on the internet for a new popcorn popper - my old stove top popper was wearing out. After reading dozens of reviews I decided for the price I would try the Stir Crazy Popper. It's been years since I tried an electric popper and I didn't like them back then but thought I'd give this one a try. True to the reviews - this popper works great. It's very easy to clean, pops almost kernel, and makes a nice large batch of popcorn. I don't find the handles uncomfortably hot and the cord is short but fine for my counter. You may have to adjust the small metal stir pieces but it's not a big deal. The best part is the clear dome - it's still fun to watch the kernels pop. I'm very happy with this purchase.

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82306This West Bend 6-quart Stir Crazy corn popper makes 25pct more popcorn than other poppers using the same amount of popcorn and less oil. Featuring a large capacity and a cover that flips to become serving bowl with built-in butter well, the Stir Crazy popper will become a staple in any family movie night. Features: -Makes 25pct more popcorn than other poppers -Large capacity -Exclusive motorized stirring rod -Cover flips to become serving bowl with built-in butter well -Non-stick coated popping surface -Heat-resistant handles and base -800 Watts, 120 volts, AC only -UL,cUL listed -12''h x 8.5''w x 10''d

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Back to Basics PC17589 Electric Stir-Crazy Popcorn Popper Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the fourth stir crazy corn popper I have owned in about 30 years.They last a very long time. It pops more of the corn because it stirs as it pops. You can use a lot of oil or a very small amount, whichever you like. You can pop a little or a lot. If the stirring mechanisum gets stuck, it reverses and turns the other way. It just works great. The only con I can see is that the base is not immersable, but it is very easy to clean. When the corn has popped you flip it over and the top becomes the bowl.

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Perfect for anyone who loves to curl up with a bowl of popcorn and watch movies, this electric popper quickly produces fresh, hot popcorn in minutes. A motorized dasher in the unit's nonstick heating base keeps kernels in constant motion, perfectly popping each piece, while a butter well in the lid melts and adds butter during popping to create a consistent coating of flavor. The machine's see-through lid provides steam vents to help keep the popcorn dry and crisp, plus it doubles as a 6-quart (24-cup) popcorn bowl with a snap-on cap to cover the vent openings. Simply pop, flip, and serve. Extended handles assist with flipping the base and lid when emptying popcorn into the bowl. For compact storage, the 36-inch cord can be removed and the base nests inside the lid. With its retro style and countertop appeal, the popcorn popper measures approximately 12 by 14 by 10 inches and carries a one-year warranty.

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West Bend 82306X Stir Crazy 6-Quart Popcorn Popper Review

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(More customer reviews)May 9 2006 - Finally took a big step away from microwave popcorn due to health concerns (cancerous chemicals, dangerous chemicals used to coat the inside of the bag) and began looking for an alternative as I am an avid popcorn lover. I was walking through Walmart a week ago and saw this item on the shelves but decided to read up on it before spending $40.
So I came to Amazon and read over 300 reviews (I am a glutton for punishment) and it was so interesting reading what everybody said about this popper. First, 80% of the reviews are extremely positive, which was a good sign. Second, those who were not positive generally had the same complaints: turning arm grinds against the non-stick ridge and chips off the non-stick coating.
Today I bought one of these devices and must say I am very impressed, and I also learned a few things after reading 300 reviews that saved me lots of wasted time and gave me terrific results. If you decide to buy one of these for the EXCELLENT tasting popcorn, here are a few tips. 1) plug in the popper before first use to see if the rotating arm grinds against the edges. If it does, as mine did, do two things. First, loosen the centre bold holding down the arm, it is on too tight. Second, bend the arms until they no longer rub/grind the surface. Problem solved. Once I bent the arms, the popper worked terrific, and never once did it get stuck and need to turn the opposite way while cooking the popcorn. 2) Reduce the amount of oil used; I found that 2 tablespoons was more than sufficient for 4 quarts...three tablespoons is overkill. 3) Do not put butter in the top of the lid to melt on the popcorn while it is cooking; it creates WAY TOO MUCH moisture inside the cooker and ruins the popcorn by making it soggy. Instead, melt a few tablespoons of butter on the hot surface with the oil. The butter flavour will cook directly into the popcorn and you then only need to add salt, or a salt substitute. 3) Don't leave the cooker unattended; the moment the last kernel pops, unplug the popper and flip the popcorn into the lid or you will burn/scorch your popcorn.
If the three steps above are followed, you will have terrific results and this popper will last you for a long time.
I must say, I had one of these years ago and owning one again brings back terrific memories. It is fun to watch the popcorn pop! I plan to try the kettle corn recipe left by another reviewer on my next batch - looking forward to that!
Hope this review helps - this is a terrific product, and although the non-stick coating looks fairly cheap, it should last just fine if you take good care of the cooker. This product is nowhere near as flimsy or cheap as I had expected it to be based upon some other reviewers.
Buy one now! Happy Popping!

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This 1000-watt popcorn maker makes 6 quarts of popcorn the fast and easy way.

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