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Stovetop Popcorn Maker - 6-Quart Aluminum Popcorn Popper with Hand Crank, Vented Lid, and Stir Paddle by Great Northern Popcorn (Silver)

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Capacity 5 Quarts
Special Feature Electric Stovetop Compatible
Material Aluminum

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  • 6-QUART POPCORN MAKER - Featuring a duplex heat pad for even cooking, the 6-quart pot makes up to 6-quarts of fresh, theater-style popcorn within minutes. This stovetop popcorn maker is great for movie nights, get-togethers, and game room parties.
  • STIRRING HANDLE - This old-fashioned popcorn maker includes a stay-cool wooden handle, durable metal gears, and a built-in paddle for constantly stirring the popcorn to prevent scorching. The popcorn popper is also suitable for use over a campfire.
  • MOISTURE RELEASE LID - The vented lid on this popcorn pot ensures your snack stays crunchy tasting and delicious during the popping process by allowing excess steam to escape. Plus, the popcorn maker's easy-to-pour lid keeps messes to a minimum.
  • EASY TO CLEAN - Made of durable aluminum, the nonstick abilities of this popcorn pan make it easy to clean without requiring any soap and water. Simply wipe the inside of the popcorn popper and store it away for later use.
  • PRODUCT DETAILS - Materials: Wood and Aluminum. Dimensions with Handle: (L) 17" x (W) 10" x (H) 7". Popcorn Pot Does not Work on Induction Ranges. Color: Silver.
  • Make 5 Quarts of Popcorn in Just Minutes
  • Unique Spinner Stirring Mechanism Prevents Burning

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Stovetop Popcorn Maker with Crank by Great Northern Popcorn

Pop up a batch of everyone’s favorite salty snack with the 6-Quart Popcorn Popper Stovetop Pot by Great Northern Popcorn. This popcorn kettle is made of durable aluminum with a duplex heating pad for even cooking and a vented lid to let excess steam escape to keep your snack crunchy. The stay-cool wooden stirring handle and built-in paddle on the popcorn stovetop popper constantly stir the kernels to prevent scorching, ensuring your pop corn is cooked to perfection.

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Easy to Use

This popcorn maker is a quick and easy way to prepare up to 6-quarts of fresh, theater-style popcorn within minutes. The old fashioned popcorn maker features a duplex heat pad to ensure even cooking, while the easy-to-pour lid keeps messes to a minimum. To clean, simply wipe the inside of the stovetop popcorn popper with a paper towel and store it away for later use.

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Stirring Handle

This popcorn pot includes a stay-cool wooden handle, durable metal gears, and a built-in manual stirring paddle to prevent scorching, so your salty snack is cooked to perfection every time. Whether you use this popcorn pan to make an easy after-school snack or a movie night treat, you and your family are sure to love it.

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Moisture-Vent Lid

The stove top popcorn maker features a vented lid to ensure your snack stays crunchy and delicious by allowing excess steam to escape during the popping process. The easy-to-use design and delicious results make this popcorn pot stovetop popper the perfect individual or family gift for anyone who loves popcorn or appreciates having an arsenal of fun cooking gadgets.

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Enjoy hot and fresh movie theater popcorn anytime with the Stovetop Popcorn Maker by Great Northern Popcorn. This stove top popcorn maker features a wooden handle that operates the internal stirring mechanism to ensure your popcorn doesn't burn and comes out perfect, every time. The popcorn popper is sure to please everyone at movie night, birthday parties, or just quiet evenings in FRESH POPCORN - Enjoy fresh, movie theater popcorn anytime with the classic stovetop popcorn maker The wooden handle that moves the internal stirring mechanism ensures consistently great popcorn, less burning, and fewer old maids. STOVETOP POPPER - This stove top popcorn pot makes it easy to pop movie theater popcorn in minutes Perfect for your next family game night, birthday party, or even just a quiet movie at home. EASY TO USE - Simply heat 1-2 tablespoons of your preferred oil, add 1/2 cup kernels, and use the handle to stir continuously as the kernels pop. Once the popping begins to slow, remove the pot from heat, season as you like, and enjoy QUICK CLEAN UP - Clean up is a snap with the stovetop popcorn popper, simply wipe with a paper towel once the pot has cooled down and store. Hand wash and dry as needed. PRODUCT DETAILS - Material: Metal and Wood; Dimensions: Diameter9.5 x Height6.5; makes approximately 5 quarts of popcorn; NOTE: not compatible with induction stove tops.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the taste, ease of use, and speed of the popcorn popper. For example, they mention it makes great popcorn, is very simple to use, does it really quickly, and is easy to clean. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, gears, burns, and value.

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291 customers mention279 positive12 negative

Customers are satisfied with the taste of the popcorn produced by the Northern Popcorn machine. They mention that it makes terrific popcorn, delicious theatre-style popcorn, and perfect kettle corn. Some say that it yields large amounts of very good popcorn and provides a great snack experience.

"...The popcorn tastes much better too. More of the kernels pop and it doesn't burn at all. I love it." Read more

"...coconut oil and Flavacol seasoning, we have hot, fresh, delicious theatre-style popcorn...." Read more

"...Arrived dent and defect free.Made a perfect batch of popcorn first time. None burned, none unpopped. Easy cleanup with soap and water...." Read more

"Best popcorn I’ve ever made! It’s a keeper. It’s do cook I love turning the little wooden handle...." Read more

204 customers mention159 positive45 negative

Customers find the popcorn popper easy to use. They mention that it's simple and the kids could help with the spinning. Some say that it turns easily at first and as more popcorn fills the space the harder it turns. Overall, most are happy with the ease of use and recommend it to others.

"...The lid fits just right, the knob on the handle spins freely. The inside mechanism is a sturdy, thick wire (if I knew gauges, I’d tell you!)..." Read more

"...And the lid clips securely back into place when finished cleaning...." Read more

"Love this product as it is so easy to use and popcorn pops beautifully. No need for a lot of oil🍿..." Read more

"...The wire just does not catch the kernels the same way and makes it harder the use." Read more

127 customers mention98 positive29 negative

Customers like the cleanability of the popcorn popper. They mention that the oil did not burn, and the bottom remained clean from spots and marks after a couple of uses. They also appreciate that the lid removes completely for easy cleaning.

"Easy and comfortable to use, wipes clean. The lid fits just right, the knob on the handle spins freely...." Read more

"...None burned, none unpopped. Easy cleanup with soap and water. Tastes like movie theater popcorn...." Read more

"...This involves the same process and is way easier to clean. Tip: use a 1:1 popcorn to oil recipe. 1/3 cup fits perfectly when done." Read more

"...It does make it look perpetually dirty...." Read more

115 customers mention80 positive35 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the popcorn popper. Some mention it's well worth the money, and a very good product and investment. They also say it does make a delicious and economical snack. However, some customers feel the product is really expensive for such major flaws, and disappointed with the price.

"This thing is amazing...." Read more

"...Both sides will open up. So much better than airpopped. This is a great price, all the other higher prices ones that look the same, are the same...." Read more

"...to spend less money on those gross microwave bags; the start up cost is a little high when you factor in the spinner here, the oil, the popcorn salt..." Read more

"...house smells wonderful, and you can't seem to make enough popcorn - cheap and easy treat; definitely better than microwave popcorn- and it's fun to..." Read more

68 customers mention68 positive0 negative

Customers like the speed of the popcorn popper. They mention that it does a great job popping corn quickly, and that the mechanism is fluid and fast. Some say that it's just as quick as microwaving popcorn, but much healthier and a lot more fun.

"...This is so much easier and faster than using a regular pot and lid. The popcorn tastes much better too...." Read more

"...It takes less than five minutes from start to finish on the stovetop, and when we use coconut oil and Flavacol seasoning, we have hot, fresh,..." Read more

"Makes popcorn quick" Read more

"This is the easiest/best way to make popcorn! It doesn’t take long to pop." Read more

424 customers mention272 positive152 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the popcorn popper. Some mention that it does make great, fresh popcorn, with little to no un-popped kernels. They also say that the lid is easily removable, and it pops much better than the electric air popper they had. However, others say that it's very flimsy and does not hold up over time. They mention that the top cracked with a couple of months, and the logo peeled off.

"...The popcorn tastes much better too. More of the kernels pop and it doesn't burn at all. I love it." Read more

"...salt, and the seeds (I was about $35-$40 initially), but it lasts a long time and the overall cost is a small fraction of buying grocery store bags...." Read more

"...I find an issue with is how far up to middle part is as it gets kernels stuck under it after they pop and it causes burns...." Read more

"...The inside mechanism is a sturdy, thick wire (if I knew gauges, I’d tell you!) mounted to a heavy, central rod...." Read more

66 customers mention41 positive25 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the burns in the popcorn popper. Some mention that the stirring arms are perfect for keeping the kernels from burning, while others say that the bottom consistently burns.

"...The popcorn tastes much better too. More of the kernels pop and it doesn't burn at all. I love it." Read more

"...part is as it gets kernels stuck under it after they pop and it causes burns. Will upload photo after next popping." Read more

"...Heaven!The metal on the bottom is thin enough that the oil heats fast, obviously...." Read more

"...Made a perfect batch of popcorn first time. None burned, none unpopped. Easy cleanup with soap and water. Tastes like movie theater popcorn...." Read more

59 customers mention24 positive35 negative

Customers are mixed about the gears. Some mention that the turning gears are made of metal, while others say that they are plastic and jam after 3 uses. The gears seem to get stuck and slip frequently.

"Yes it's thinly constructed. Yes the gear is plastic. But if you don't beat it around like an iron pan... It's FINE...." Read more

"...It’s a keeper. It’s do cook I love turning the little wooden handle. All the kernels popped, soft and fluffy like at the cinema, nothing burnt...." Read more

"...in the pan when you crank the handle catch on each other and sometimes get stuck...." Read more

"...First it has a metal gear on top to turn the rod, which is important because as it starts to wear out that’s the first thing you will notice is it..." Read more

YUMMY!!!! BEST POPCORN EVER!!!
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YUMMY!!!! BEST POPCORN EVER!!!
This has to be the best popcorn popper ever! It taste just like movie theater popcorn . Here is the secret the movie people dont want you to know . You need to buy Coconut Popcorn Popping Oil I buy the white but you can buy the yellow only difference is the yellow will give your popcorn that yellow butter color like the theaters but the taste is the same I have used both I buy what ever is cheapest . I buy the Gallon size here at Amazon $19.95 free 2 day Prime ship . Okay then you need to buy Gold Medal Prod. 2045 Flavacol Seasoning Popcorn Salt I also buy it here for $6.99 free ship & of course last but not least the popcorn any kind you like I buy cheap . These ingredients will last you forever & we make lots of popcorn around my house . I add 3 tbs coconut oil then 1 1/2 tsp of the seasoning salt & 1/2 cup of popping corn & It is perfect every time :) If you dont like that much salt of course add less .Just play around with it until its to your taste . I add all to the pot turn it up to med/high churn the handle & when it starts being hard to turn or no more popping then take off heat dump in bowl & ENJOY !! :) Hope this helps
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Anne Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars This makes perfect popcorn
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2024
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I thought maybe this was an unnecessary purchase when I bought it, but I changed my mind after using it. This is so much easier and faster than using a regular pot and lid. The popcorn tastes much better too. More of the kernels pop and it doesn't burn at all. I love it.
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gandolforf
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE. IT.
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2015
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My daughter and I adore this device--we bought it months ago, and we still use a few times a week, sometimes more. It takes less than five minutes from start to finish on the stovetop, and when we use coconut oil and Flavacol seasoning, we have hot, fresh, delicious theatre-style popcorn. I recommend this highly to anyone who loves popcorn and would like to spend less money on those gross microwave bags; the start up cost is a little high when you factor in the spinner here, the oil, the popcorn salt, and the seeds (I was about $35-$40 initially), but it lasts a long time and the overall cost is a small fraction of buying grocery store bags. We use 2 TBSP of oil, 1 TBSP of salt (in the cooker, though we sometimes add more after it's cooked), and 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup of seeds, and this ratio makes more popcorn than we can eat. (I would not recommend putting 1 cup of seeds in the cooker--it's not big enough, and the popcorn on the bottom will either burn or sort of fuse together.)

I have only a couple of notes about things I'm not super hot about:

--The small holes in the top of the lid (where the hinges are) allow enough space for hot oil spatters. Not very much, but once or twice while making a batch I'll feel it on my arm. It's only a minor annoyance to me, but those with more sensitive skin might want to wear a long oven mitt to protect from this.
--The gears that came on mine are plastic and becoming slightly discolored, which also does not affect the performance. It does make it look perpetually dirty.
--The kettle is a little thin, too, so dropping it on the floor or banging it on the counter may dent it. Due to its thinness, it gets VERY HOT, not only while you're applying stovetop heat, but while you're emptying the corn. Recommend use of oven mitts, especially for children. The wooden handle is not hot, but the kettle could do some damage to little (or larger) fingers.
--If you get it too full, you might have some issues getting the popcorn that's crammed in the bottom to come out; we hold one side shut with an oven-mitted hand and dislodge the corn with a butter knife--just a small stir will help the rest come pouring out.

We clean our spinner with paper towels normally, and occasionally by running all parts under the hot water tap, allowing to air dry, and then using paper towels again, and it's perfect. You'll want a big, big bowl if you use 1/2 or 3/4 cup of seeds (enough so that you can add seasonings and shake it around). We buy generic grocery-store seeds for about $1/lb and they work fine and taste great. I would not recommend children under eleven or twelve use this alone due to how hot it gets; they may injure themselves attempting to dump the kettle into bowls. I would also not recommend making kettle corn/adding sugar as it will clump in the bottom, but if you're up to cleaning it, you can definitely do so. This would be a great gift, too.
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Elaine
5.0 out of 5 stars Great popcorn!
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
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This is my second twirl style popcorn maker. My other one is in a different location. This one is bigger. It is made of thin metal which is good because the oil heats to a high temp to create a lighter fluffier popcorn. I like the side flap for pouring out but I always use mitts as it gets very hot.
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hepsy
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy and comfortable to use, wipes clean, makes good popcorn
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2020
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Easy and comfortable to use, wipes clean. The lid fits just right, the knob on the handle spins freely. The inside mechanism is a sturdy, thick wire (if I knew gauges, I’d tell you!) mounted to a heavy, central rod.

Electric Popcorn Poppers produce bland results, same as the bag in microwave. The heavy pressure cooker I used to use is long gone (it made awesome popcorn!) and the big, stainless pot I have been using is just plain awkward to keep the lid on while shaking.
This pot is lightweight, a big plus. The lid opens in two parts, one attached with a clip to hold it down and the other is free.

I use 1-2 TB coconut oil, a heaping tsp of Flavovol, half cup of popcorn. That amount fills the pot so the temptation to add more is gone. If there were any unpopped kernels, they weren’t noticed! Maybe I’ll do buttered, or caramel popcorn in the future but after the corn is popped, in a different bowl.

The one frustration for me is - I haven’t yet figured out how to get the popcorn into individual bags without it spilling all over or messing up a big bowl!
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Francisco
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Popper
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024
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This popper has one job and it does that job perfectly. Only thing I find an issue with is how far up to middle part is as it gets kernels stuck under it after they pop and it causes burns. Will upload photo after next popping.
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andres f.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente equipo para palomitas
Reviewed in Mexico on December 12, 2023
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Muy rápido y efectivo accesorio para hacer palomitas en casa
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5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect gift for family movie night!
Reviewed in Singapore on October 1, 2021
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Perfect for those who wish to do without the microwave!
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Aldo Agreda
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente!!
Reviewed in Mexico on January 24, 2023
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Muy fácil de utilizar, material resistente, no se te queman la palomitas y tiene una excelente capacidad.
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Sergio H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy practico
Reviewed in Mexico on August 27, 2023
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Más práctico que los modelos con la manivela en la parte superior
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Javier
5.0 out of 5 stars Verstil
Reviewed in Mexico on December 3, 2023
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Me gusta mucho preparar mis palomitas en casa y este producto es muy bueno.
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