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I melt a little bit of butter, cook the popcorn as in the directions, pour the bit of butter (just enough to taste like butter – about 2 tsp), and a little bit of salt. I recommend following instruction, but keep in mind, and rule of thumb, if you do not hear a single pop in 3 seconds, turn microwave off because it is done.
Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Yes, this durable aluminum popcorn maker and a basic stovetop pot have a very similar mechanism for making popcorn, but we did love the final popcorn's slightly toasted flavor and the popper's ability to leave no unpopped kernels behind. It is very tall and only just fits in my microwave but even if it does fit it is almost impossible to get between popped and on fire.Cuisinart Pop and Serve: Our former best microwave pick earned top ratings for its ease of use and compact size.
It does an excellent job of popping, but the corners on the lid have turned up slightly and the lid slides over while popping which allows kernels and popcorn into the microwave. All in all, this is a fantastic item and I can’t wait to bring it back to my dorm this fall, this time with a microwave the popper will fit in! But, the microwave maker is so quick and easy, I might find myself cooking smaller batches on the fly more often. of the kernels pop and being lazy, I never wash the popper; neither affect this popper’s performance.Whether I’m satisfying a midday craving, serving a bedtime snack to my three kids, or fixing “dinner for one” when my family’s not home, a big bowl of buttery popcorn is my go-to. Most of the makers we tested have a capacity of half a cup of unpopped kernels, which doesn't sound like much but turns into as much as 18 cups popped.
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