We are huge popcorn fans in our home. It’s an inexpensive snack that’s actually not bad for you (unless, of course, you slather on the butter). Because popping corn can be stored, I buy in bulk, and repackage it for use and for stockpile. In a cool dark place, popcorn will last indefinitely.
But… what’s the best way to make popcorn? If the power goes out, those little microwave packets are useless. We have 2 different poppers… and both get fairly regular use.
My favorite is the The Original Whirley Pop Stovetop Popcorn Popper by Wabash Farms. Just put in a bit of oil and popcorn, and set it on the stovetop. You can stir the popcorn with the crank (this is a perfect job for a child). Keep cranking until it gets too difficult, and then shake until it stops popping.
The top of the popper has a split opening. One side clips on; the other side lifts open easily. This keeps the popcorn from flying around the room. Pour your popped corn in a bowl, and season to taste (the purist in me loves plain salt).
One thing I have noticed… much like cast iron, you don’t want to scrub your popper out. Over time, it develops a patina of sorts that makes the popper work more efficiently. Wipe it out with a towel (and get the goop out of the gears), and you won’t burn your corn.
Now, if you are cooking outside over an open campfire, and you left your asbestos suit in your other bag, you can use the Open Fire Pop Popcorn Popper, also by Wabash Valley Farms. The telescoping handle means that you can keep yourself at a safe distance while making a snack.
The Open Fire popper is easy to clean (just wipe out with a towel), and makes delicious popcorn. My only complaint is that the handle seems a little flimsy. So far I haven’t had any breakage issues though.
Try making popcorn the old fashioned way… over flame… and you will never buy those microwave packets again.
Wabash Valley Farms 25008 Whirley-Pop Stovetop Popcorn Popper
Imagine having this tool in your kit!
I am a big fan of small and easy to use tools that I can stach away for just when I need them to solve a problem in time of need. I have a small multi tool knife, fire starter, mirror, and so on. But how about this one?
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