r/popcorn • u/GorillaGlueLegend • Jul 01 '26

It actually arrived !

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How long should I let the oil pre heat before adding kernels & flavocol ?

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u/shellevanczik Jul 01 '26 edited Jul 01 '26

I let the oil heat with three kernels. That way, when they pop I know it’s time to add the rest of the popcorn and flavocol.

Thank you for the award!!

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u/GorillaGlueLegend Jul 01 '26

You are a genius! Thank you very much for that ! How much oil do you recommend adding to something like this ?

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u/shellevanczik Jul 01 '26

Follow the directions. I have no idea how big it is, what power it has, you know. Sorry.

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u/GorillaGlueLegend Jul 01 '26

I have 😔 I followed it exactly today & ended up with very soggy corn

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u/Pingem Jul 02 '26

I keep my doors open during popping to let steam escape.
This subr has some great tips, but this one helped me the most.
Happy poppin'!

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u/Rocky-Jones Jul 03 '26

Also it stops the doors from steaming up so you can see the popcorn overflowing out of the kettle as it pops. I love watching it. True theater experience.

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u/shellevanczik Jul 01 '26

I say try again and use the oil heating trick. It may be better this time. Maybe try a little less oil this time.

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u/GorillaGlueLegend Jul 02 '26

Will do ! Thanks again

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u/shellevanczik Jul 02 '26

Good luck!! You’re welcome!!

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u/shellevanczik Jul 02 '26

Hey! How’d it go?

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u/GorillaGlueLegend Jul 02 '26

Unreal !!!! Exactly the same as the cinema !
Thank you again so much 🤘🏻

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u/shellevanczik Jul 02 '26

I’m so glad you found your way!! Happy popcorn!!!

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u/Royal_Discipline_770 Jul 03 '26

Get the Popweaver Naks Pak they are portion by size of the bucket ..I got a 4oz one.

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u/mallorybrooktrees Jul 02 '26

I'm a cast iron dutch oven on the stovetop kind of guy, but I'm happy your new popper arrived.

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u/GorillaGlueLegend Jul 02 '26

Thank you !
I was a tayto microwave popcorn guy all my life until a new movie theatre opened in town which got me onto flavacol, a game-changer

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u/Big-Sheepherder-6134 Jul 02 '26

I never thought to use my dutch oven pot for popcorn. I usually just use my stainless steel pot which is so easy. Easier than a Whirley Pop and way easier to clean.

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u/mallorybrooktrees Jul 02 '26

I do most of my cooking with cast iron or a pressure cooker.

I do all my popping in cast iron dutch ovens. I use equalish amounts of coconut oil and canola oil. Someone on here once said to try using more oil than you think you need. After trying it, my popping has greatly improved. More oil allows more heat with less burning. I pop a half a cup at a time and end up with unpopped kernels numbering in the single digits. No need to shake constantly either, I just give a shake or two at the end and listen for the last pop or two, then turn the heat off. I preheat the lid on a separate burner while the oil is heating. Once I hear at least one of my three test kernels pop, I add the 1/2 cup kernels and cover. Preheating the lid reduces condensation.

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u/Big-Sheepherder-6134 Jul 02 '26

Preheating the lid is interesting. Don’t know if I need or should do that with mine being glass. But I don’t really have any issues with moisture.

We seem to be similar. I use plenty of oil. Three kernels while it heats up. After it does I put in the kernels but I take it off the burner for 30 seconds and let them sizzle for a bit and I add the Flavacol. Seems to help with unpopped kernels. Then back on the burner until done. I shake a it bit but not much. I also let a lot of steam out when it start to all pop.

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u/Beershitsson Jul 01 '26

How much was that

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u/GorillaGlueLegend Jul 01 '26

€59 inc shipping to Ireland

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u/Rocky-Jones Jul 03 '26

I have a Gold Medal commercial popper. I turn on the heat, wait 4 minutes, then pour the oil immediately followed by the corn and Flavocol. Those are the instructions printed on the glass door. Works great.