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Back to Basics Stainless Steel Stove-Top Popper allows you to enjoy the benefits of the original Back to Basics Stove-Top Popper with the added
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Technical Details
- 6-quart capacity- Domed, Vented Lid
- Stainless Steel Pan & Lid
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By archaeoamy (Arizona)
Stove-popped popcorn is WAY better than air- or microwave- popped popcorn. This one is SOOO much easier to use than a regular cooking pot with lid. We've used it nearly every day since we got it. Buttered popcorn, cheese sticks & apple/orange slices is the dinner the kids are begging for. So I'm not complaining.
Cons: Yes, the LID is a little awkward, but there is a gadget holding the lid on that I find if it is turned wrong will make the lid pop up. Just have to make sure it is turned right to keep it closed. Also, if you take the entire lid off to clean, it is tricky to get it back on -- I get a little impatient with it, but I figured out that if both lids are OPEN when you put it on it goes on much easier. The company could do better at redesigning the lid.
Pros: I've never owned another stove-top popper, just used my good 'ol cooking pot and this is way EASIER, much more EFFICIENT (popped ALL of the kernels whereas my old pot left about 30-50 unpopped). The POT part of the popper is VERY STURDY, heavy-duty and able to withstand high temperatures. The lid even has VENTS in it, which is very important in making good popcorn, it lets out the moisture produced when popping! PRICE: Only cost $20 -- I think that is the perfect price for this contraption -- if I had paid $30 or more I would be somewhat disappointed, but I'm happy with it and LOVE MY POPCORN.
If you can get past the finicky lid, it is a GREAT deal and so much fun to use!
A few Popping hints:
1. WASH the pot with soap/water before using!! (oops, I didn't and had to throw out the first batch)
2. use 3 Tbsp veg. oil and let it heat up BEFORE putting in the popcorn (test the oil by putting in a kernel, if it pops in about 3 minutes it is hot enough).
3. use NO MORE than 1/2 cup of kernels -- in fact, slightly less is just perfect. Any more and the popped corn will not fit in the pot.
4. 1 batch (1/2 cup) of popcorn produces barely enough popcorn for our family of 6. It would be perfect for a family of 4. 1 1/2 batches is just right.
By Mary Wilson (Summit, Utah USA)
I paid more to get what I thought was a quality popper. It pops the corn great! However after taking the top off to wash the pan, it is EXTREMELY difficult to get the lid back on. For this reason I would not recommend it to anyone.
It did not come with an instruction booklet. The box said there was one inside, but there was not.
By Steven Petersen (Portland, OR United States)
I almost did not purchase this popcorn maker after reading all of the complaints about the lid not fitting properly. But I went ahead with the purchase and am glad that I did.
When first taken out of the box, it is true that the side of the lid that opens on a hinge was not fitting well. It had to be pushed into place and fit tightly against the side of the pot. But I soon found that there is a lot of wiggle room in the lid's hinges. Lifting up on the spring clamp that holds the lid on allows the lid to be slid slightly one way or the other to give the proper fit. And as others have said, nearly every kernel pops, and the popcorn is great.
By Nicholas Cekinovich
While this does a great job of popping popcorn, it is cheaply made and literally fell apart after just a few uses. Very poorly made.
By Grieg Vanlandingham (Kingsport, TN)
I have loved popcorn all my life, have used every method including fire place poppers. This is the ultimate popcorn popper! I have gone through countless aluminum ones. This is no more difficult to assemble than they, no more hassle to wash, lid stays in place perfectly and there is never more than a kernel or two left unpopped. It is heavy, won't warp, can be used on ceramic stove top, no aluminum health scares. Simply the best! Price was great especially considering not having to replace it again.
Thank you, Back to Basics!!!
Gigi
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