Popcorn maker owners

opus
opus Posts: 1,252
edited March 2008 in The Clubhouse
Anybody own a popcorn maker here? I just bought one from a gas station going out of business.

I did a few test batches and not quite happy with the results.

What type of popcorn and oil do you use?

Do you add butter or flavoring?

What is your popcorn/oil ratio?

This is why the terrorists hate us, I know:D

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2008
    Is it one of those big, square ones? Like popcorn cart sized?
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  • opus
    opus Posts: 1,252
    edited March 2008
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Is it one of those big, square ones? Like popcorn cart sized?

    Yep, just like ones that are in most bars, concession stands and convenience stores.

    Got the big yellow "popcorn" banner on it
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited March 2008
    I hate popcorn.
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  • opus
    opus Posts: 1,252
    edited March 2008
    nikolas812 wrote: »
    I hate popcorn.

    Duly noted ////
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  • tx_polkhead
    tx_polkhead Posts: 248
    edited March 2008
    Jolly Time sells a 'All-in-one popcorn kit' with pre-measured pop corn, popping oil and butter-flavored salt in a two part sealed bag, the commercial popper instructions are:
    1 preheat 5 - 7 minutes
    2 cut open pouch and pour all ingredients at once
    3 when popping stops dump kettle immediately
    4 turn kettle switch off

    the container/pouch does not say what the ratio of kernels to goopy oily orange stuff but it looks like 4:1 kernels to butter like stuff. It does have a web link printed on the package www.jollytime.com
    yep, I dig popcorn, my latest kick is kettle corn, at a ratio of just less than 2:1 kernels to sugar, the stuff in like crack!
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  • chefdave
    chefdave Posts: 11
    edited March 2008
    Does all the parts work. i.e. the agitator in the kettle. Can it draw enough power from the circuit? Using a popcorn oil is usually the best way to go as they are formulated for the high heat. Follow the package directions on any popcorn. The oil should be hot before adding the popcorn. Be careful as the kettle can give you a nasty burn. Good Luck and enjoy your popper.
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  • fazer
    fazer Posts: 9
    edited March 2008
    I use organic coconut oil when i make popcorn
    usually 3 tbls to 1/2 cup of kernels.
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited March 2008
    The bar I used to go to would add some tabasco/hot sauce to the oil. Tasted incredible especially with a beer handy to wash it down.
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  • Gadabout
    Gadabout Posts: 1,072
    edited March 2008
    candyliquor35m wrote: »
    The bar I used to go to would add some tabasco/hot sauce to the oil.

    Doesn't everyone make popcorn that way?:D
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,839
    edited March 2008
    chefdave wrote: »
    Does all the parts work. i.e. the agitator in the kettle. Can it draw enough power from the circuit? Using a popcorn oil is usually the best way to go as they are formulated for the high heat. Follow the package directions on any popcorn. The oil should be hot before adding the popcorn. Be careful as the kettle can give you a nasty burn. Good Luck and enjoy your popper.

    I would tend to listen to popcorn cart advice from someone named "Chefdave.
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  • opus
    opus Posts: 1,252
    edited March 2008
    mrbigbluelight wrote: »
    I would tend to listen to popcorn cart advice from someone named "Chefdave.



    Good point;)

    I tried some basic oils from the store and some Redenbacher popping oil but they all lacked the buttery flavor of "bar" corn. I am heading to my local watering hole as soon as it opens with a empty oil container to do a little shopping. "Yea, give me two Coors Lights and a quart of Jolly popping oil":D
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,204
    edited March 2008
    The Jolly Time kit is the best solution if you want that buttery, greasy taste you get from bar popcorn. You can't just use common grocery store oil in those machines and get the flavor you are looking for.

    My mouth is watering.

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  • opus
    opus Posts: 1,252
    edited March 2008
    Thats 2 for JollyTime.

    Google here I come
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    Dual SVS PC-Utra's (1 port blocked) thanks MikeC78
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited March 2008
    What happened to just hitting the popcorn button on the microwave?


    :confused:
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  • opus
    opus Posts: 1,252
    edited March 2008
    BaggedLancer wrote: »
    What happened to just hitting the popcorn button on the microwave?


    :confused:

    Dude, I'm just a brass pole away from having a killer basement:D
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    Dual SVS PC-Utra's (1 port blocked) thanks MikeC78
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited March 2008
    opus wrote: »
    Dude, I'm just a brass pole away from having a killer basement:D

    Gotcha beat, I already have the pole :D
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2008
    BaggedLancer wrote: »
    Gotcha beat, I already have the pole :D


    Yea, but you swinging on it in your "woman" suit doesn't really count for anything.
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  • opus
    opus Posts: 1,252
    edited March 2008
    Wonder what Chefdave thinks about brass poles:D
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    Dual SVS PC-Utra's (1 port blocked) thanks MikeC78
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,839
    edited March 2008
    opus wrote: »
    Wonder what Chefdave thinks about brass poles:D


    Well, here's some tape footage (from Chefdave's security system) that just may answer that:


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    .....uhm ..... sorry, Chefdave ...... :o
    Sal Palooza
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  • chefdave
    chefdave Posts: 11
    edited March 2008
    In general I like brass poles...but it is all in where you put them!
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  • wizzy
    wizzy Posts: 867
    edited March 2008
    Could be you have a newer model. You need one that uses Vacuum Tubes for that true movie theater popcorn taste.
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