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Old 06-27-2011, 10:17 AM
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This is made with a hand crank popper. I found mine at a church yard sale for $1.00 (new they go for $30.00). I've since bought 2 more (for kids) for $2.00 and $3.00.

Important....Spray crank type popcorn popper with Pam

1 1/2 T veg oil
1/2 cup popcorn kernels
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. kosher salt

Place first 3 ingredients in popper. Cook over med-high heat rapidly turning crank. Once kernels begin to pop reduce heat to low and continue cranking till popping stops. Place in bowl and sprinkle with salt.

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thanks that is so cool, do you have a picture of your popcorn popper, would love to find one, as I love going to antique stores, flea markets and rummage sale
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I don't have a picture of it and can't find the camera but it's from Norpro and says "hand-crank popcorn popper" It's a 4 quart capacity popper. It has a wooden handle. Yard sales and thrift stores are good places to find them. Guess no one wants to crank for their popcorn. The three that I have bought were brand new and in the box.

The box is red and white.

Happy hunting.

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I havn't seen a hand crank popper in a long time....
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Old 06-27-2011, 10:29 PM
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This is so good! I've had a crank one for years. Makes great popcorn! You can find the crank-style at Target.
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There is also one called the Whirly Popper, hand crank. Bought at a Farm & Fleet store.
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Originally Posted by craftybear
thanks that is so cool, do you have a picture of your popcorn popper, would love to find one, as I love going to antique stores, flea markets and rummage sale
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I have a black hand crank popper my Dad gave me years ago . Makes the best corn, We just recently bought a new stove for the cabin which has a glass top and this popper leaves a mess on the stove top - burnt oil. What do you use to clean the stove with. I have been using Cerma Bryte or razor blade.
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http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html...roogle_df&LNM=|B00004SU35&CPNG=kitchen&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=B00004SU35&ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001

I think I got mine at Lehmans many years ago, but I have seen them other places, too.
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I have done the same thing in the Stir Crazy popcorn popper. I have found them at yard sales and thrift stores. You add everything at once and wipe it out with a paper towel when done. Has worked for years and doesn't hurt the popper. Best if you turn it into a metal or glass bowl instead of the plastic bowl/top provided with the popper as the sugar will be hot enough to warp the plastic. Ann in TN
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