Thread: Kettle Corn

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.

Enjoy.

Lynn

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

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.

Lynn

I havn't seen a hand crank popper in a long time....

This is so good! I've had a crank one for years. Makes great popcorn! You can find the crank-style at Target.

There is also one called the Whirly Popper, hand crank. Bought at a Farm & Fleet store.

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

DITTO

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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I think I got mine at Lehmans many years ago, but I have seen them other places, too.

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