Let’s talk about this ridiculous, and oh-so-amazing popcorn maker
You don’t need it. But you want it.
Never in my life did I think I would replace my tried-and-true microwave popcorn maker. The original HOTPOT silicone popcorn maker has served me well. Loading it up with a high-quality popcorn (see below!) always led to decently tasty, and mostly healthy results.
The was until a birthday present changed my freaking life.
Forever.
Never to return.
No, WhirlyPop is not a new name. But it was a new device to me. And the moment I took it out of the (massive) box, and marveled at how HUGE it was, but light as a feather, I had many doubts.
Image courtesy WhirlyPop
There was NO WAY this would work. Too thin. Too light. Too … old-fashioned.
The I used it - carefully following the instructions - and loading it up with ghee for my oil, and my favorite Amish popcorn - did the thing - churned, and marveled - and just like that, the crank stopped turning.
I thought - see, there is no way. This is a piece of junk. Two minutes later and the crank doesn’t even turn.
The crank didn’t turn because the pot was FINISHED. I opened the lid to find perfectly popped corn - and a quantity no human should ingest. It was BURSTING.
Again - I don’t know how it works. And frankly I don’t care. As it was the best popcorn I’ve ever consumed.
Every single kernel popped to perfection - and popcorn as light as air - and no hint of microwave flavor.
Is it a PITA to clean? Yes. For sure. I just wipe mine down with a damp cloth.
Is it worth it? Oh, it is worth it.
Since that first outing, I’ve used this pot for every serving of popcorn (more than I care to admit) I’ve made, and each and every time, it has been perfect.
Yes, the corn matters.
Look. Don’t go buying a nice popcorn maker just to fill it with garbage popcorn off the lower WalMart shelf.
There are many varieties of high-quality popcorn out there for you to explore. But my favorite is Amish Baby Corn - particularly this brand … Amish Country Baby White - which pops up small, tender, and extra white corn.
This stuff is the bomb.
So, for the love of all things crunchy, salty, and buttery - STOP eating microwave popcorn (the bagged variety.) It’s garbage.
Take the leap and enjoy the best popcorn you’ve had - from your stovetop.
