StovePop Stainless Steel Popcorn Popper - Gearless Hand Crank, Magnetic Lid, 6 Qt - Induction Range Compatible

I have had a Whirley popper for over 20 years. It has started to fall apart. The plastic gears come apart and I can’t stir the popcorn once it gets above an inch or so popped. I was in the market for another type of stovetop storing popper. Nothing beats stovetop popcorn. Microwave can’t come close. The Time for Treats popcorn popper is an amazing product.My old popper was lightweight aluminum. It worked great but had a major design flaw with the plastic gears. The Time for Treats popcorn popper solves this problem with the solid cable that connects to the stirring mechanism. It is also very heavy duty stainless steel with a thick base. The top is secured with a clasp and only half the top opens. My old popper would open up both sides and I would get popcorn all over. The magnetic clasp to hold the popper open works great, you still have to hold it in place with your thumb but the little handle makes it easy to hold it open without getting popcorn all over the counter. There is an insulated handle opposite the stir handle to help empty the popped corn The stirring mechanism and the cable have to be installed. The directions on this are not that clear. I installed it the first time thinking it is best to have it stretched out to the longest point of the cable. I tightened the mechanism to the cable and popped a batch of popcorn. The stirring mechanism was binding and the set screw came loose and I had to to just shake the popper in order to get the corn popped. I popped a great batch of popcorn but something wasn’t right.After the unit cooled, I took it apart and tried a second time to install the stir mechanism. I held the stir mechanism all the way into the handle that is used to hold the popper. I set the stir mechanism on the cable. I let it settle lol the way to the bottom on the stir mechanism. I then tightened the set screw. The best part of this total assembly is the weight that goes on the shaft of the popper that slides down and hold the stir mechanism to its lowest point without and any binding. They need to update the install instructions to include the best way to install.This popper is amazing! I use under a half cup of Orville Redenbacher popcorn because a half cup pops so much it is hard to get it out of the 6 quart popper! I use 3 tablespoons of Orville oil. The stirring mechanism keeps the popcorn stirred up until the last 1/2 inch when I have to then just move the popper on the fire. Once it starts to pop I lower the gas and then near the end I shut off the fire and then just use the heat from the popper’s very thick bottom. It is not the thin bottom of my old popper but a thick bottom like in gourmet cook wear.The popcorn popper is filled to the brim and there are hardly any old maids. No burning at all.Great tasting popcorn!I highly recommend the Time for Treats popcorn popper to any one that loves delicious stovetop popcorn.

Hands Down- The best popcorn popper/maker. Quick and easy to use, pops 98% of the kernels. This thing is awesome. Easy to clean. When resistance in the crank handle is felt-the corn is ready.Slightly more expensive than the others but worth it. This is stainless steel-not aluminum. Stainless steel is significantly better for gas ranges. Aluminum may work on an electric cooktop, but stainless steel is the better choice for a gas range. The cable drive is a better choice over the gear-driven types.One "suggestion" the set screw to secure the drive cable to the agitator is a bit of a challenge.Perfect corn each/every time and the smell is awesome when you use a popcorn pack with the butter and oil in one package.

I was skeptical paying this much for a popcorn popper and was surprised how great this pot pops popcorn. My daughter even commented on how good the popcorn was. This pot pops evenly and almost every kernel pops so I don't have the waste like other poppers.

I was so excited to try out this popcorn popper. I read the instructions and put it together accordingly. I remember during initial observation the spinning handle did not seem very strong but the popper had decent ratings so I figured I would give it a try.During our first try, I only put in the required amount of popcorn and turned on the burner and started spinning. Spinning went well for a minute then all of a sudden it was hard to turn. The spring snapped and broke separating the popcorn spinner and popcorn burn smell started. The break happened on the spring where it cannot be fixed.We are Extremely disappointed and expected it to work at least on the first round.I also ordered this popper prior to a trip and so we were not able to use it prior to the return date. The return window passed. What a Waste of money. Horrible product

The best stovetop popper I’ve ever owned. I’m old, been making popcorn for decades. I used Whirley Pops with aluminum pots most of that time. They did a good job but I’d get a burnt batch or the lid would come off whenpouring the hot popcorn into the bowl every once in a while.I tried an expensive $200 Popsmith late last year. It was fine but spewed hot oil all over my shove every time I used it.I returned and bought this one. Love it. The stainless steel and well built latch and handle make it a winner. No more burnt popcorn and the lid stays on when I pour. Yay!