Top products from r/popcorn
We found 34 product mentions on r/popcorn. We ranked the 30 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Gold Medal Prod. 2045 Flavacol Seasoning Popcorn Salt 35oz.
Sentiment score: 4
Number of reviews: 5
Perfect seasoning for authentic movie theater popcorn tasteEconomical 35 oz size will last for hundreds of batchesThe "secret" ingredient movie theaters don't want you to knowThis salt creates great tasting popcorn
2. Whirley-Pop Popper Kit - Nylon Gears - Silver - 1 Real Theater All Inclusive Popping Kit
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 3
PERFECT POPCORN IN 3 MINUTES: The Original Silver Whirley Pop Stovepop Popcorn Popper takes the guesswork out of creating delicious, perfectly cooked popcorn. This popcorn popper makes up to 6 quarts of flawless popcorn in just 3 minutes, plus it’s backed by a 25-year warranty.NO BURNT POPCORN: Th...
3. Presto 04820 PopLite Hot Air Popper, Yellow
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Pops popcorn with hot air, not oilPops regular or gourmet popcornButter melter doubles as measuring cup
4. Paragon Butter Flavored Seasoning Salt
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Package length: 30.226 cmPackage width: 8.382 cmPackage height: 4.572 cmProduct Type: FOOD SHAKER
5. West Bend 82515 Hot Theater Style Popper Machine with Nonstick Kettle Includes Measuring Cup Oil and Popcorn Scoop, 4-Ounce, Red
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
ATTRACTIVE AND SPACE SAVING: The 4 Qt. Theater Popcorn Machine is perfect for creating a theater experience at home4 oz. kettle pops 5-6 servings of popcorn in minutesIMPROVED POPPING: Utilizes Stir Crazy stir rod technology to ensure a larger yield of popped popcorn versus kettles withoutUNIQUE DES...
6. Hoosier Hill Farm Cheddar Cheez Powder, 1 Pound
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
1 lb. Cheddar Cheez powder in plastic jarPerfect for sprinkling on popcorn, pretzels or any snack you desireCheddar Cheez powder is also useful for baked potatoes, pastas and salads.Cheddar Cheez powder will add the delicious taste of cheddar to your snacks.Hoosier Hill Farm Brand
7. Orville Redenbacher's Gourmet Popcorn Kernels, Original Yellow, 5 lb, 12 oz
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
Contains 5 lb, 12 oz of Orville Redenbacher's Original Yellow Gourmet Popcorn KernelsOrville Redenbacher's Original Yellow Gourmet Popping Corn Kernels are premium popping at its finest, giving you delicious popcorn with a crispy outside and a tender insideUse Orville Redenbacher's Original Yellow G...
8. Nordic Ware Microwave Popcorn Popper, Red
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Made of high density plastic with a plastic lidMicrowave safeDishwasher safe10-Inch by 5-Inch by 10-InchMade in the USA
9. Snappy Popcorn Colored Coconut Oil, 1 Gallon
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
DELICIOUS BUTTERY FLAVOR; the secret to making mouthwatering movie theater popcorn at homeNATURALLY COLORED; colored with beta carotene (found in carrots) so you can enjoy golden kernels without added preservatives or chemicalsBETTER THAN BUTTER; made using refined, non-hydrogenated oil with zero tr...
10. Great Northern Popcorn Red Matinee Movie Theater Style 8 oz. Ounce Antique Popcorn Machine
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
3 position control switch and 860-wattsTempered glass (all glass). Reject kernel trayWorks on standard 110-volt, Premium paint and enhanced colors Safer PackingMachine is LxWxH = 14.4 x 13.6 x 22.8(inches) . Makes roughly 2-3 gallons of popcorn per batch3-year warranty on the machine and a 30 day li...
11. 6111 Great Northern Popcorn Black Foundation Top Popcorn Popper Machine, 4 Ounce
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Deluxe model with 2 position control switch and 530-wattExclusive whisper quiet motorSwitches include: spot light warmer, stirrer/pot heaterTempered Safety Glass WallsHeavy-duty powder coated steel and stainless steel construction
12. Odell's Super-Kist Buttery Popcorn Oil, 1 Gallon
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
One - 1 gallon bottleNT means No Trans Fat - A healthier choice!
13. Paragon - Manufactured Fun Coconut Popcorn Popping Oil (Gallon)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
One gallon of coconut oil for popping popcornIntended to be used with a Paragon popcorn machineProduces golden-colored popcorn with exceptional flavor and aromaTastes just like popcorn you'd get at a movie theaterNo refrigeration required; weighs 8.25 pounds
14. Gold Medal Popcorn Kit Coconut, 8oz kit for 6 Oz popper, 36 count
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
UPC: 909391283699Weight: 19.35 pounds
15. Winware Stainless Steel Dredges 10-Ounce with Handle
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
10-Ounce capacitySeamless stainless steel designWith handleProfessional quality
16. Jane's Krazy Mixed Up Salt, 4 Ounce
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Liven up your favorite dishes with this zesty, ALL NATURAL seasoningJane's4 Ounces4-ounce jars of mixed up saltMade from 100% natural salt, dried onion and garlic, and herbs and spicesNo fat or caloriesUse on meat, poultry, fish, meatloaf, barbecue, or stew. Or try Jane's with soup, eggs, pizza, you...
17. 4100 Great Northern Popcorn, 4 Ounce (Pack of 24) Premium Popcorn Portion Packs
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Easy StorageUser-friendly pouch to save time and moneyNo mess and no dirty measuring cups to cleanPre-measured pouch assures the same delicious popcornNo waste out of spills, maintains quality and freshness
18. 4105 Great Northern Popcorn Premium 6 Ounce (Pack of 24) Popcorn Portion Packs
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
19. Jolly Time Buttery Popcorn Seasoning - Movie Theatre Popcorn Salt Powder, 6-Ounce Jars (Pack of 12)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Case of 12 salt shaker jars; Each jar is 6 oz.Movie Theatre Popcorn Salt Topping, Buttery Flavor.Finely ground salt topping has a powder-like consistencyNot just for popcorn; try Buttery Seasoning on meat and vegetables.JOLLY TIME is America's first branded popcorn, and a 4th generation family-owned...
20. Slap Ya Mama Louisiana Style Cajun Seasoning, Hot Blend, MSG Free and Kosher, 8 Ounce Can
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Cajun with a kick: Slap Ya Mama's Hot Blend of spicy seasoning is sure to set your mouth on fire, offering an intense blast of Cajun deliciousnessAll natural: This product is all natural, MSG free, and kosherVersatile and easy to use: Use as a rub for grilling, smoking, or frying. Add cajun flavor t...
The machine isn't totally necessary unless you want it for aesthetics, or for its ability to keep popcorn warm. You can get similar results by making it homemade on the stove-top though and you'd save a lot of money. Easier clean-up, too.
That said, I'm not too sure about good popcorn machines, but here are some popular options for good popping oil, salt, and kernels:
Oil:
https://www.amazon.com/Snappy-Popcorn-Colored-Coconut-Gallon/dp/B003C4UDEY
Salt:
https://www.amazon.com/Gold-Medal-Prod-Flavacol-Seasoning/dp/B004W8LT10
Kernels:
https://www.amazon.com/Orville-Redenbacher-Popcorn-Kernel-Original/dp/B0098IOL2S
And if you're interested in the stove-top method, I wrote a blog about the technique here:
http://mycomfortfoods.blogspot.com/2016_08_01_archive.html
Happy popping!
That one just looks like a typical air popper. They're around $15-$30. I got this one(#2 Best Seller on Amazon) from Fred Meyer, and have owned it for about a year. It's great, no complaints, and the little cup on top for butter is even the perfect size to measure out how much popcorn you're supposed to put in it. My dad has an older model by the same company, and after around 7 years, it still works almost as good as when he got it.
As for seasoning it, ignore what /u/JustGreg said about using oil to pop if he likes the buttery flavoring. Oil popped popcorn is awesome(I have one of these too), and coconut oil that's been artificially colored and flavored for popcorn is what you should get if you want movie theater style popcorn, but if he likes the flavor of butter, just put butter on it. Take 1/4 to 1/2 a stick of butter, and either microwave it(AFTER you pop the popcorn, unless you have a 25 amp circuit in your kitchen!), or leave it on the the cup on top of the popper while it pops, and drizzle it on the popcorn after it pops. As for salts, I like Flavacol, which is what a lot of theaters use, Paragon Butter Flavored Seasoning Salt, or Jolly Time Buttery Popcorn Seasoning. Or if you're as lazy as I am, you can just pour some of all three into one of these.
Just remember with the air poppers, the only thing that ever goes into the area where it pops is popcorn, never put butter, oil, or seasonings in while it pops!
There are 2 flavors that I really like. Fresh Rosemary finely diced and a spice called ['slap ya momma'] (https://www.amazon.com/Slap-Ya-Mama-Cajun-Seasoning/dp/B000KS3L4E). The SYM is really spicy and has great flavor, but any tangy spice will work. You could also go to one of those popcorn stores that has like 250 flavors for ideas. I've never been to one, but i would imagine you could buy flavorings there.
This: https://smile.amazon.com/Salbree-Microwave-Popcorn-Silicone-Collapsible/dp/B01CMT8DFU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1483750416&sr=8-4&keywords=popcorn+kernel+for+microwave
With this: https://smile.amazon.com/Great-Northern-Popcorn-4-Ounce-Portion/dp/B000PDY3P0/ref=pd_nav_hcs_bia_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=2PHF0Z7JSY1YQM6G504D&th=1
Dish washer safe, and best tasting popcorn I've ever had at home.
I have one of these guys:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0089XJDIK/ref=twister_B01MQ0LAKG?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
You put popcorn into the bowl, optionally add a little bit of oil, and cook in the microwave like usual.
You can even serve from the bowl itself, and it rinses pretty easily
can you be more specific? do you mean like an air popper, or a machine like this one? I've seen these and they don't work very well - a lot of the kernels end up unpopped, it's wasteful, inefficient, cumbersome to fill, and hard to clean. I don't recommend it
I prefer to use my Whirly Pop - very high quality and easy to use. avoid the stainless steel ones as they heat up too slowly, aluminum conducts heat faster so it takes less time to pop.
Despite not wanting to use a pan, not wanting to accept that you purchased a $200 machine that does the job of a pan you already own can do, use a pan. It's cheaper, easier to clean, simple to use, doesn't take up space, and fits in your existing cabinet.
Put this in a large sauce pan with lid on the stove on medium:
30g of ghee
5g of popcorn salt / ground kosher salt (mortar / pestle works)
heat it just until the oil starts to sizzle on the edges.
Add 60g of popcorn and crank the heat up to high on your stove. when the first few kernels start popping, gently shake the pan to keep the oil moving and coating all the kernels that pop.
Ghee is clarified butter, butter with the milk solids removed. Milk solids burn at a lower temp than the oil in the butter, which is they are removed for this task. You can buy this in your grocery store or international (Indian) market.
As soon as the popcorn is done popping, get it off the heat and get the lid off. Excess steam exposure will overcook the popped corn and make it tough.
If you feel you must buy some sort of machine, I suggest the WhirleyPop, as it eliminates the need to shake the corn by simply turning a handle.
If that isn't buttery enough for you, movie popcorn fans often like it with Flavacol, the buttery powder placed in coconut or other oils that gives movie theater popcorn its yellow appearance and oddly buttery flavor.
Paragon - Manufactured Fun Coconut Popcorn Popping Oil (Gallon) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002YLI9E2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_DTcGDbEP262KW
This is what I use.
So whats wrong with the stuff you make? Have you tried different oils or anything? I started using https://www.amazon.com/Gold-Medal-Prod-Flavacol-Seasoning/dp/B004W8LT10/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1491135589&sr=8-1&keywords=flavacol&th=1 not too long ago and it makes my popcorn taste just as good or better than movie theater popcorn.
I'm personally a fan of the Whirley Pop since it goes right on the stove, and you can control the heat more directly. I've never tried this one though, so it might work too. Only thing I would be concerned about would be if you wanted to make kettle corn. Not sure how well this would work with that. Maybe some other people can share their experience
Flavacol and coconut oil will get you the closest to what you would expect to get from a machine like that. They also make kits that are basically those ingredients combined. https://www.amazon.com/Gold-Medal-Popcorn-Coconut-popper/dp/B002O4DVN8/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1519270461&sr=8-4&keywords=popcorn+kits
I use an air popper similar to this one. You can dress up the popcorn however you like afterwards or eat it plain. I use flavoring salts and you can make them yourself if you want, this site has some recipes.
The only issue that I have is getting the salts to stick well to the popcorn, but I hardly use any oil/butter. I usually spray some oil on the popcorn and then dust the seasonings on.
I haven't used really any portable ones. But that looked like it was an air pop type, which if he likes the buttery flavor the seeds need to pop in oil.
http://www.amazon.com/Gold-Medal-Prod-Flavacol-Seasoning/dp/B004W8LT10/ref=sr_1_1?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1419290835&sr=1-1&keywords=Flavacol
That salt will give you the flavor you want, but seriously get something that cooks in oil (coconut oil is what I use)
No worries at all. Though I like Snappy better, the one recommended, "as used in theaters," is this one:
https://www.amazon.com/ODells-Popcorn-Supur-Kist-Topping-Non-Trans/dp/B002YLNUL4
It's just not easily dispensable for me, but for sure, that's is the one rated very highly.
All flavorings like that are oil based so that they don't wilt popcorn. Which is kind of crazy because I thought forever that going to the theater and getting, "butter," on the popcorn was actual butter. It wasn't until I popped a lot of my own popcorn that the bubble burst on that and I realized I never actually knew what it was they use.
a hand crank stovetop popcorn popper, olive oil and Jane's Krazy Mix Up Salt
King Arthur
https://www.kingarthurflour.com/shop/items/vermont-cheese-powder-8-oz-jar
Hoosier Hill Farm
Hoosier Hill Farm Cheddar Cheez Powder, 1 Pound https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0099XPG94/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PFC1Bb2R0MY2N
This one:
West Bend 82515 Hot Oil Theater Style Popcorn Machine, 4-Ounce, Red https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HRGJE88/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_OAwJDb3BJBBWS