Unpopped popcorn rant

Average Joe · 04-30-2011, 05:32 PM

Anyone else notice every time you pop a bag of popcorn there are a ton of unpopped kernels in the bottom of the bag?

I just popped a bag and there must be 1/4 of the kernels left in the bottom! This sucks!

When I was single I'd make popcorn with a metal bowl, an oven mit, little oil, and tons of popping corn, all over a gas stove turned on high. Never an unpopped kernel. Now that someone wakes up in the same bed as me I must be "civil" and not do things like that. Money down the drain!

Rant off.

CasaDooley · 04-30-2011, 05:41 PM

I hate microwaved popcorn, too chewy; and thats why I use a Presto hot oil popper.

galaga · 04-30-2011, 05:43 PM

Somebody needs a Whirley Pop.......

kydsid · 04-30-2011, 05:54 PM

In a pot with peanut oil is the only way! Or cocunut oil if you can get it. I can't stand the smell of microwave popcorn, makes me gag.

Average Joe · 04-30-2011, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by galaga

Somebody needs a Whirley Pop.......

is what I had as a kid. Pop it too long and momma says

I think a whirley pop may be in order when I finally buy a house.

GolfNut · 04-30-2011, 06:06 PM

I fully agree! HAd a Stir Crazy popper and it was the best thing ever for us to make corn in. Now, in the trailer it's microwave popcorn, and doesn't seem which brand we buy, they all leave a ton of unpopped kernels. If we try to push it, you get a big blob of burned stuff in the middle.

Oh the hardships we must endure.........

forgop · 04-30-2011, 06:51 PM

That or the fortune that could be made in selling popcorn that won't get the darned kernels stuck in your teeth.

pektel · 04-30-2011, 07:24 PM

We used an air popper growing up. I should find another one. That popcorn was awesome.
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emopunker2004 · 04-30-2011, 07:26 PM

Peter, air poppers can be found at most big box store

Coach Deg · 04-30-2011, 07:26 PM

Isn't this a topic for BigAsh!?!?!?!?

kelmac07 · 04-30-2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach Deg

Isn't this a topic for BigAsh!?!?!?!?

Yes it is!!

The Popcorn King!!

pektel · 04-30-2011, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004

Peter, air poppers can be found at most big box store

You know, I've never actually searched for them. Just thought about it once I saw this thread.

Good to know it's not hard to get!

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RevSmoke · 04-30-2011, 11:03 PM

Got an old sauce pan and cover. It pops well and then melts the butter for over the top. Just finished some and the youngest boy and I were watching the new NFL top 100 of 2010.

Yummy!

ghostrider · 04-30-2011, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

Got an old sauce pan and cover. It pops well and then melts the butter for over the top. Just finished some and the youngest boy and I were watching the new NFL top 100 of 2010.

Yummy!

Yup, hate the microwave stuff, who knows what kinda crap is in that "butter" they use. I usea 1 qt saucepan with lid. Just enough oil to cover the bottom, up to 1/3 cup of kernels, and in just about the same time as it takes to nuke a bag i have enough for me, the wife, three kids and a dog. throw in a couple tablespoons of butter to melt in the saucepan once you're done popping, and you're done. Add salt, parmessan, oregano, or hot sauce to taste.

04-30-2011, 05:32 PM	#1
Average Joe Livin' the dream! Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Name Location: Over Yonder Posts: 183 Trading: (10)	Unpopped popcorn rant Anyone else notice every time you pop a bag of popcorn there are a ton of unpopped kernels in the bottom of the bag? I just popped a bag and there must be 1/4 of the kernels left in the bottom! This sucks! When I was single I'd make popcorn with a metal bowl, an oven mit, little oil, and tons of popping corn, all over a gas stove turned on high. Never an unpopped kernel. Now that someone wakes up in the same bed as me I must be "civil" and not do things like that. Money down the drain! Rant off.

04-30-2011, 05:41 PM	#2
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: Unpopped popcorn rant I hate microwaved popcorn, too chewy; and thats why I use a Presto hot oil popper. __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

04-30-2011, 05:43 PM	#3
galaga Just call me Slappy. Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,832 Trading: (3)	Re: Unpopped popcorn rant Somebody needs a Whirley Pop....... __________________ I may be easy, but I'm sure as hell ain't cheap....

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kydsid Ditat Deus Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Jason Location: Among the Pines Posts: 2,361 Trading: (46)	Re: Unpopped popcorn rant In a pot with peanut oil is the only way! Or cocunut oil if you can get it. I can't stand the smell of microwave popcorn, makes me gag. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

04-30-2011, 06:06 PM	#6
GolfNut Back in the woodshop! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Forrest Location: Living room Posts: 1,361 Trading: (38)	Re: Unpopped popcorn rant I fully agree! HAd a Stir Crazy popper and it was the best thing ever for us to make corn in. Now, in the trailer it's microwave popcorn, and doesn't seem which brand we buy, they all leave a ton of unpopped kernels. If we try to push it, you get a big blob of burned stuff in the middle. Oh the hardships we must endure......... __________________ www.wineadors.com

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forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: Unpopped popcorn rant That or the fortune that could be made in selling popcorn that won't get the darned kernels stuck in your teeth.

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pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Unpopped popcorn rant We used an air popper growing up. I should find another one. That popcorn was awesome. Posted via Mobile Device

04-30-2011, 07:26 PM	#9
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: Unpopped popcorn rant Peter, air poppers can be found at most big box store __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

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Coach Deg C O W eieio. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Hudson, FL Posts: 2,853 Trading: (59)	Re: Unpopped popcorn rant Isn't this a topic for BigAsh!?!?!?!?

04-30-2011, 11:03 PM	#13
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,808 Trading: (51)	Re: Unpopped popcorn rant Got an old sauce pan and cover. It pops well and then melts the butter for over the top. Just finished some and the youngest boy and I were watching the new NFL top 100 of 2010. Yummy! __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"