Original Whirley Pop Popcorn Maker - 6 Quart Stovetop Popcorn Popper With Five Popping Kits, Aluminum Popcorn Pot With Nylon Gears, Wabash Valley Farms Stove Top Popcorn Maker, Popcorn Pan (Red)

Movie theater popcorn at home! Family LOVED this! It’s easy to use, easy to clean, makes the perfect amount of perfectly popped popcorn! Not a single burnt, Colonel, and tastes just like the movie theater!!!

Received the Whirley Pop aluminum model with metal gears today. I immediately registered it with Whirley Pop to activate the 25 year warranty. I washed it, seasoned it and poured in the Wabash Valley Farms popping kit that comes with the Whirley Pop. Used it on a gas stove set on medium heat. My first impression was that the unit seemed too thin and lightweight. However, I now believe that it may be constructed this way in order to more quickly transfer heat into the popcorn kernels. I was amazed at how fast it is to pop a batch of popcorn. The popping kit made it very easy, with the kernels, coconut oil, and popcorn salt all in one pouch. Just cut it open, pour it in and you're ready to go. I won't be purchasing any additional 'popping kits' however, after I see how much they cost. Definitely worth it to purchase kernels, oil and some Flavacol salt, and measure them out yourself. Much cheaper. The metal gears on the Whirley Pop operate smoothly, with no binding. The lid is easy to remove for cleaning, and while it does seem like some thin gauge aluminum, it does feel like it should last for years. Time will tell. The popcorn itself is much better looking and tasting than microwave popcorn, which is mostly all I've eaten for many years. I'm happy with this purchase, and would recommend this product if you're a popcorn enthusiast like myself. I will update if I have any issues with this product.

Excellent...only thing I would change would be to make the pan of a heavier metal but it works perfectly

I recall making popcorn the old fashion way many years ago before microwave popcorn. Wow this really brings back some great childhood memories. Sure you can make it in a pot like we used to, but the stirring device really is a great idea and this item is just perfect for popping corn in. First of all the aluminum is great at transferring heat and is really simple to clean. Our last batch literally had every kernel pop and did not burn. We have found that we simply can not have both all the corn pop and not burn some of it in the microwave. Corn sitting in the oil in a microwave bag....it just can't be good for it. Our last batch of whirley-pop was at least twice as fluffy and airy than microwave popcorn. You really need to taste it to believe it. Our last purchase of microwave corn will probably be our last one for a very long time. We use Orville Redenbacker corn and oil (Bought from Smith's/Kroger) and topped it with some real melted butter. So much better than microwave. A note on the warranty. I have not used it yet, but have some friends that have and they rave at how good they have been treated by this company. As other people have noted here, go gentle on the stirring device, its pretty much the only thing that will break. Turn the handle slowly, once it gets hard to turn you really have stirred it enough, let the corn finish the last bit on its own. The stirring part should really last for years if you just take it easy. Give this product a chance, what do you have to lose? Great price for a product that does a great job that is backed by a company that stands behind their product. Simple recipe for a no brainer win win purchase. The only reason I push so hard for this company and product such as this is because this is the type of company that deserves our money, they earn it! One last note, if you are on a diet then skip the butter. We use very little oil when we make ours it comes out great. You can get use squirt butter flavoring that adds little to no calories and still enjoy a great and now somewhat healthy snack.

I am so pleased with this purchase! I’ve never had more delicious popcorn, and the popper is way to use. It’s fun to crank the handle, too. Weird? Haha! I was surprised at how light weight the pot is, so I am careful not to drip it in fear of denting it. I also wish it were dishwasher safe. Cleaning it can be a bit of a pain, because I don’t like washing dishes by hand. However, that doesn’t stop me from using the heck out of this things I do prefer using my own pipcorn, oil, and seasoning, as I find the pre made packets expensive and too salty. I use coconut oil which gives the popcorn a nice flavor.

This was a gift. My daughter is very happy with it. Makes the Best tasting popcorn!

Well, this is maybe the seventh or eighth Whirley Pop I've owned. Why so many? I keep giving them to friends and family who are blown away with how fast, easy, and perfect they are for making great popcorn. It takes about three minutes from start to finish for a big (6 quart!) bowl of fresh, hot, and really crisp popcorn. Add another minute to rinse the popper with hot water, and you're done! There are almost no "Old Maids" either, since the Whirley Pop makes popcorn exactly as a commercial popper does, plus it's fun and easy, too. Even the little kids can make it (with close supervision, of course). Check out the varieties of corn, oils, and flavorings available from Wabash...they even have complete pre-measured packs that make it really easy! And, if you want to get creative, you can make Kettle, Caramel, Cheesy and other styles of popcorn, too. One of the best values, best gifts, and best tools available. And you get some freebies when you register your popper's warranty, too!

Best popcorn maker i have ever owned