Whirley-Pop Stovetop Popcorn Popper | 
 enlarge | Brand: Wabash Valley Farms
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $29.98
Buy New: $19.99
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Rating:  332 reviews
Sales Rank: 77
Color: Silver
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 17 x 10 x 8
MPN: 25008A
Model: 25008
UPC: 019669000269
EAN: 0019669000269
ASIN: B00004SU35
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Makes 6 quarts of theater style popcorn in just three minutes | | • | All Inclusive Real Theater Popping Kit | | • | Patented stirring mechanism prevents sticking and burning by stirring every kernel until it pops | | • | Easy Clean Up - Just wipe with a paper towel and store for later use | | • | 25 year warranty on all moving parts |
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Product Description
There's more to going to the movies than seeing the movie itself - it's the popcorn! Now, with the Whirley Pop Popcorn Maker, you can make fluffy, delicious popcorn just like you get at the theater. The stay-cool hardwood handle turns the stainless steel paddle inside, preventing scorching and burning, and making certain every kernel pops up like it should. The steam vents on top allow moisture to escape so the popcorn is always light and tender. Much quicker than microwaving, the popper makes up to 6 quarts and comes with a 25 year warranty. Also included with the popper is 1 popcorn packets (each one making up to 6 quarts) and "secret ingredient" flavoring packets that give the popcorn that movie-popcorn taste. The popper also comes with a recipe book for more popcorn flavor ideas.Pan is made of aluminum and the lid is made of stainless steel and aluminum.
Amazon.com Review
Face it, sometimes the best thing about going out to a movie is the popcorn, those big plump kernels that always seem so much better than what you pop at home. But this simple stovetop popper changes all that. It really does make awesome, fresh-popped corn that might make you start renting videos instead. The sturdy aluminum pan has a clip-on lid with a stay-cool wooden handle. A turn crank on the handle spins the key element: the stainless steel stirring system that keeps the corn moving across the bottom of the pan, for even heat and oil distribution, ensuring the best popping results. The lid has steam vents, to help keep the popcorn dry and crisp. The enclosed booklet is a wonderful resource, with not only clear and detailed instructions, but also dozens of recipes and popcorn history and lore. These are folks who really do know their popcorn, and the results are outstanding. --Cynthia Nims
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| Customer Reviews: Read 45 more reviews...
 Best Popcorn Ever... If You Pay Attention July 2, 2005
R. Clark (Ridley Park, PA United States)
118 out of 121 found this review helpful
I've been using my Whirley Pop for three years now. I eat a lot of popcorn, and I've tried every method known to man for making it. This device wins the prize: it makes a full pot of fluffy, crisp corn using a minimum of oil, leaving essentially no unpopped kernels.
But you have to pay attention to the directions and leave your preconceptions behind.
1. Don't use high heat. Yes, with the usual heavy pot you use high heat and shake vigorously. With Whirley Pop, you should use medium heat, and just crank the crank.
2. Don't use too much oil. 1-2 tablespoons is plenty. Use canola oil and you have a low-fat, low-cholesterol snack that tastes delicious.
3. Use good-quality popping corn. Orville's is good, but I've also gotten fine results with bulk popping corn for 50 cents a pound as well. Just know your source. And store it properly, sealed, dry, and cool. I've tried several exotic and (expensive) varieties and usually achieved results inferior to Orville's.
4. DON'T USE HIGH HEAT. Really. Most of the problems people seem to have with the Whirley Pop can probably be traced to setting the burner to High.
I don't really recommend any of the other products - corn, oils, flavorings - sold along with this popper, but the popper itself makes perfect popcorn, the best I've every had. You just have to pay attention to what you're doing and follow the instructions.
RichC
Had to Replace the Unit - - It only lasted 6 years January 6, 2003
Robert W. Smith (Monroeville, PA United States)
38 out of 38 found this review helpful
After 6 years of Continuous Use (three teenagers and all of their friends) we finally decided to replace our Whirly Pop. It makes great popcorn. It does not fall apart if you use it gently and properly. Sure it is "thin" and "flimsy"... you are making Popcorn, not stew! You want thin metal to heat gently and quickly (and to cool quickly without burning). It is gentle on the popcorn. No bruising or shredding like some other devices. Use the best oil and the best popcorn. It will do well with the cheap stuff, but the fresher the popcorn and oil, the better the taste. And don't bother washing the thing. My teenagers never did. Just wipe it out. Maybe the caked on oil helps hold it together, for those reviewers who said the gear falls off. Use the proper heat! Like Emeril Lagasse says, "your stove has knobs, use them". If you use high heat, of course you'll ruin a popcorn popper... or any decent pan. We just ordered another. Our kids have moved off to college. Two have their own Whirly Pop now and my wife and I decided ours was too "used". 6 years. Lots of use. It still works. So let's see, that's about $3.33 per year. Less than a penny a day. Other than the years of coated oil discoloration, I'd still use it, but my wife won't. Don't know if I will try and clean it up and put it in a garage sale, because there are so many memories tied up in the old one. Betcha someone would give me a buck for it. Maybe we will just bang on it with a spoon every New Year's day. This is a great item at a great price and used correctly will provide you with many years of great popcorn and perhaps a few memories.
Pop Art ! July 19, 2000
109 out of 122 found this review helpful
Have you tried this yet? I was amused by this pop corn popper because it looked like something my great grandma might have used to make pop corn back in the cart and buggy day. I was amazed at how great this pop corn popper really works! I must say that I have pop corn at least 2 nights a week, and from here on, all my popcorn is going to be popped in this machine. And not only is it cute, but the pop corn tastes better. More corn taste. Just melt a little bit of butter, maybe add some shredded cheese or some peppers and spices or just eat it fresh from the stove. Its great!
Whirley Pop Popper is the best method January 26, 2002
Kimberly Sciabica (Tucson, AZ, USA)
25 out of 26 found this review helpful
I received the Whirley Pop 6-qt popper as a gift for Christmas. I had asked for a popcorn popper because my husband and I have gone through about 4 hot air poppers in the 5 years we've been married. This popper is great! I was skeptical at first, I must admit, but the popcorn from this method DOES taste superior! I think everyone should own one. They allow you to control what kind of oil and how much, use bulk corn and save money and natural resources, and they are fun. It takes me about 4 minutes to make a full batch on my gas stove. Almost every kernel pops every time. Sometimes they ALL POP. And no burnt kernels! If you aren't too lazy to turn the crank slowly while you wait for your popcorn, try this popper. It is inexpensive, easy to clean, and makes your kitchen smell like a movie theater. Don't let the "primitive" design fool you. This makes top-notch popcorn. I have used mine almost daily for 3 weeks and I am overjoyed. I will never buy chips or microwave popcorn again....
I didn't think it would be this good July 20, 2000
elvis33 (Hastings on Hudson, NY United States)
22 out of 23 found this review helpful
Honestly, I am very surprised at this machine. IT DOES EXACTLY WHAT IT SAYS IT WILL DO. It: 1. Cooks popcorn in literally 3 minutes 2. All the popcorn cooks-I usually don't have a single kernel left 3. Clean Up is fairly easy-it still is cleanup, but whatever, there is no hidden annoying clean up hassles in this machine. 4. The popcorn tastes great Overall, the machine looks like a rinky dinky Willy Wonka contraption. Nonetheless, it cooks amazing popcorn in a amazingly quick amount of time. With little effort (you can't screw this up-promise). It is pretty darn cheap. Finally, the lid has a 25 year warranty. BUY THIS THING IF YOU POP POPCORN-YOU WON'T BE SORRY.
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