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Post by slkone on Jun 26, 2014 21:52:19 GMT
...eat microwave popcorn! For the first time, I made popcorn popped over the stove in coconut oil. So good! To negate all healthy properties of this snack, I then put this stuff on it: Buttery toppingAdding that, with salt, made it taste exactly like movie theater popcorn. I heard you can use this stuff in place of salt for a more genuine movie theater experience, but I figured the topping added enough chemicals as it was. I wouldn't have ordered all this stuff if we weren't popcorn fanatics or Prime members, but to us it was worth it! Edit: just noticed there's a recipe board. Sorry if that's a more appropriate place. |
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Post by KikiPea on Jun 26, 2014 21:54:13 GMT
We don't do ours on the stove, but we do have a popcorn popper. The ONLY time we microwave it now is if we are on vacation.  |
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Post by slkone on Jun 26, 2014 21:57:00 GMT
I stopped microwave when I found out about the lung-coating illnesses the popcorn factory workers started getting. We have a hot air popper, but there was something different about popping on the stove that made it taste more like movie theater popcorn. I popped it with my heavy cast iron dutch oven, though, and my arms are aching, so I think I will probably switch to air popping next time!
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Post by Peamac on Jun 26, 2014 21:59:20 GMT
Please tell me what brand popcorn you buy! Last time I got some, the kernels popped so small and hard it was like eating nearly unpopped kernels!
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Post by Judy26 on Jun 26, 2014 22:00:09 GMT
My air popper was the best purchase I have made in the past year. White popcorn with olive oil spray, salt and a sprinkle of grated cheese. Mmmmmm.
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Post by slkone on Jun 26, 2014 22:03:54 GMT
My husband bought a brand called Kernel Season's. Never heard of it until he brought it home. I ordered some from Amazon which hasn't gotten here yet called Snappy. I am crossing my fingers that it'll be good, but it got really good ratings, so I'm fairly confident it will work out. |
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Post by farmdpea on Jun 26, 2014 22:04:14 GMT
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Post by slkone on Jun 26, 2014 22:07:29 GMT
Interesting, farmdpea. Can you add "wet" seasonings (like coconut oil or butter) while it is popping?
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Post by tampascrapper on Jun 26, 2014 22:13:11 GMT
Dang now I am really craving popcorn!!! I almost went to the movies tonight just to get popcorn!!! But decided to be good and come on home. I am trying to eat healthier and cut back on my spending.
I want popcorn!!!!
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Post by gmcwife1 on Jun 26, 2014 22:14:55 GMT
I use coconut oil in my whirly pop on the stove Coconut oil is on my grocery list and when dh asked what it was, he remembered 'oh that's your popcorn stuff, huh?'  ~ Dori ~ |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2014 22:18:49 GMT
This is what I use in the microwave with popcorn and coconut oil when making it just for myself. Nordic ware micro popper
works great and I like it better than the presto cause you don't need the discs. |
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Post by farmdpea on Jun 26, 2014 22:21:04 GMT
Interesting, farmdpea. Can you add "wet" seasonings (like coconut oil or butter) while it is popping? You can, but there is a paper liner at the bottom. It lasts quite a while when popping dry, but will only last for a few times when oil is used. I sometimes use coconut oil when popping, but usually I add a spray oil to the popped kernels. It's meant for that purpose, but I can't remember the brand name. |
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Post by farmdpea on Jun 26, 2014 22:36:53 GMT
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Post by gardengoddess on Jun 26, 2014 22:41:37 GMT
We eat microwave popcorn if we're in a hurry and we pop the old fashion way when we're not. I like both.
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Post by Peamac on Jun 26, 2014 23:03:02 GMT
So there's no good popcorn brand sold at a regular grocery store?
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Post by Scrapper100 on Jun 26, 2014 23:03:54 GMT
If we ever finish off the Cub Scout microwave popcorn I will have to try the stovetop method. We still have more than three big boxes of the stuff and we rarely eat it.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Jun 26, 2014 23:13:49 GMT
I used and loved this before I got my whirly pop I just get my Orville's popcorn at Costco, but want to try something new when I run out. ~ Dori ~ |
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jun 27, 2014 0:31:11 GMT
I use coconut oil in my whirly pop on the stove Coconut oil is on my grocery list and when dh asked what it was, he remembered 'oh that's your popcorn stuff, huh?' ~ Dori ~ For half a second as I read that, I thought your DH was going to associate the coconut oil as....... well, not as "popcorn stuff." Surely other peas remember those long threads about the many intimate uses for coconut oil. |
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Post by BeckyTech on Jun 27, 2014 0:41:09 GMT
I just get my Orville's popcorn at Costco, but want to try something new when I run out. ~ Dori ~ I have an air popper and wasn't very impressed with Orville's or any other grocery store brand. Right now I'm using a white popcorn from the health food store (to which I add a bit of melted butter and salt) but I really like Vic's popcorn and want to find something similar to that. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2014 0:46:03 GMT
I get the Snappy white popcorn off of Amazon, way cheaper than Orville and pops so much better. I also use their coconut oil and then flavacol for seasoning.
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Post by Crazyhare on Jun 27, 2014 0:59:09 GMT
I have that Nordic ware popper. Glad to know I can use coconut oil in it.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Jun 27, 2014 1:00:19 GMT
I use a Nordic Ware bowl that is made to make popcorn in the microwave. Love it!
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Post by elaine on Jun 27, 2014 1:40:42 GMT
I love my stovetop whirly pop!
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Post by gmcwife1 on Jun 27, 2014 3:12:59 GMT
I use coconut oil in my whirly pop on the stove Coconut oil is on my grocery list and when dh asked what it was, he remembered 'oh that's your popcorn stuff, huh?' ~ Dori ~ For half a second as I read that, I thought your DH was going to associate the coconut oil as....... well, not as "popcorn stuff." Surely other peas remember those long threads about the many intimate uses for coconut oil. I think I'm glad I missed those |
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Post by gmcwife1 on Jun 27, 2014 3:14:22 GMT
I just get my Orville's popcorn at Costco, but want to try something new when I run out. ~ Dori ~ I have an air popper and wasn't very impressed with Orville's or any other grocery store brand. Right now I'm using a white popcorn from the health food store (to which I add a bit of melted butter and salt) but I really like Vic's popcorn and want to find something similar to that. I agree with both you and scrappower and will try the brand she uses next |
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Post by Bridget in MD on Jun 27, 2014 11:41:58 GMT
how much oil do you use? I have a bag of the kernels from the Cub Scouts but I don't know how much oil or kernels to use! and do you have to have a special pot?
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Post by kelbel827 on Jun 27, 2014 13:19:04 GMT
Can someone give me details on how to make this??? Amounts, methods, etc. I have a cast iron pan and also would be interested in microwave method.
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Post by gloryjoy on Jun 27, 2014 13:25:27 GMT
I don't care for Orville's either, seems it always leaves lots of unpopped ones in the hot air popper.
I find Kernel's pops really well and I have bought it at Walmart on occasion, but it seems to be out of stock a lot. Somehow I can't bring myself to go to the mall just to buy popcorn from the Kernel's kiosk.
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Post by caro on Jun 27, 2014 14:28:51 GMT
I'm a popcorn purist. It's cooked on the stove with coconut oil and sea salt. Sooooo good!
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Post by Belia on Jun 27, 2014 14:35:34 GMT
But... but... but... then how will I pollute my workplace with the smell of burned chemicals if I give up microwave popcorn that I cook in the community oven for 27 minutes? Nothing hangs around like the smell of burned microwave popcorn.
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