Popcorn Machines Summary

Whirley Pop

• Whirley Pop Stainless Steel Edition:
  • The user finds it costly but mentions it is a replacement option.
  • Pros: Labor of love, durable.
  • Cons: Not easy to clean.

Olde Midway Popcorn Machine

• Olde Midway Popcorn Machine:
  • Price: The user mentions purchasing it for over $400 including taxes.
  • Pros: High-quality machine.
  • Cons: Expensive.

Dash Easy-Store Popcorn Maker

• Dash Easy-Store Popcorn Maker:
  • Price: Around $50 USD.
  • Pros: Lid measures, stacks together nicely.
  • Cons: Limited information provided.

Break Room Popcorn Machines

• Usage: Users mention break room popcorn machines in retail settings.
• Cons: Many users express concerns over cleanliness and maintenance of the machines.
• Some users had negative experiences with unclean machines and lack of maintenance.

Manual Butter Machines

• Manual Butter Dispenser:
  • Users discuss the process of dispensing butter over popcorn.
  • Pros: Allows for buttering more kernels.
  • Cons: Some users find it unhealthy and messy.

Great Northern & Paragon Theatre Pop 6

• Great Northern Popcorn Machine:
  • Pros: Heats up quickly, easy to clean.
  • Cons: Requires regular cleaning to prevent mold growth.
• Paragon Theatre Pop 6 Oz Machine:
  • Pros: Durable, long-lasting.
  • Cons: Requires a dedicated 20A circuit.

Benchmark Popcorn Machine

• Benchmark Popcorn Machine:
  • Reliable commercial popcorn machine with replacement parts available.
  • Pros: Economical, fast production.
  • Cons: Some users find popcorn machines difficult to clean.

Traditional Popcorn Making Methods

• Mention of traditional methods of making popcorn without a dedicated machine.
• Some users suggest using a heavy pot on a stove to make popcorn.

Pressure Popcorn Making Kits

• Users discuss kits and machines for making pressure-popped corn.
• Some users mention the unique flavor achieved by adding salt and sugar to the corn.
• Pros: Creates sweet-flavored popcorn, all kernels pop.
• Cons: Some users find the process cumbersome.

Overall, users offer insights into various popcorn machines, highlighting factors such as ease of cleaning, durability, price, and unique methods of making popcorn.