The Hull of Fame
Written: Oct 15 '00 (Updated Oct 15 '00)
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Pros: Air-popped popcorn that's not chewy -- you heard me.
Cons: Requires you to replace the concentrator, so buy many refills.
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| sk27's Full Review: Presto Powerpop Microwave Multi-Popper 4830 |
In the '70s, America began a love affair with hot-air popcorn poppers. In every kitchen, next to every Hot Dogger and Fry Daddy, sat a Popcorn Pumper, a Great American Popcorn Machine or some similar appliance. "Popcorn popped without oil? Say it isn't so," America exclaimed. "All of the taste, none of the fat."
Of course, nobody dared mention the fact that these machines generate some very chewy product. Corn-flavored gum, I call it. I figured this is the price we health-conscious types must pay.
Presto's PowerPop, however, puts an end to the styrofoam-pellet syndrome. Without using oil, this product lets users create crunchy, flavorful popcorn in the microwave. In doing so, the product works as promised. And if you actually enjoy fat as part of your snacking, the PowerPop will not stand in your way. It's oil-friendly.
The product resembles a large bowl, with a separate base. All you need to do is place a concentrator (a package of eight comes with the PowerPop) in the bottom of the bowl; add a teaspoon of oil, if you want; and add one third of a cup of popcorn kernels. Place the supplied lid on the bowl, turn on the micro and, within five minutes, you'll be getting sitting in front of the TV, eating handfuls of delicious popcorn and unknowingly dropping some between the couch cushions.
After you pop your corn, there are very few unpopped kernels at the bottom of the bowl. Because the bowl is clear and so is your microwave-door window (one would hope), you can see the popping progress. This should help keep you from removing the bowl too soon.
Concentrators can be reused, according to Presto. Naturally, air-popping the corn will let you reuse a concentrator more often. If you use oil, the concentrator might get a little greasy, skeevy and scary after a couple of uses. For a couple of dollars, the store where you can buy the PowerPop probably sells refills. My advice is, if you air-pop, add your seasonings (popcorn salt, white pepper, pencil-sharpener shavings) once the popcorn is in a serving bowl. It will save you a few concentrator replacements.
Some overall advice for air-popping: Buy white popcorn kernels, which tend to make crispier popcorn than do yellow kernels. And while you're at it, you should also ... hey, wait, are you picking the hulls out of your teeth? Oh, man. You could at least go into the other room and use some floss or a toothpick. Jeez. Some people!
Recommended:
Yes
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