That's so cute.

You never have that out when I'm over.

I'm not even going to ask about the wife down moist paper comment.

Anyone know the difference between the different Great Northern models? I see there is a Commercial, Foundation, Paducah, Lincoln, etc. I checked their website for a comparison chart and couldn't find one. To be honestly, their website page for the popcorn machines is blank.

That's good to know, thanks. There is decent price swing depending on which way you go.

I asked this same questions and apparently the only difference is the styling.

Why don't you ever turn that thing on when I'm over?

I remember reading that it's supposed to be added to the oil. I'll see if I can find that post for you.

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Here we go. It was one of Vid's posts:

Mine got delivered yesterday. How does everyone make this stuff? The instruction manual says to preheat the oil for 3 minutes, then add the corn and seasoning. However, the package says to just dump everything in after preheating the empty kettle for 5-7 minutes. I went with adding the oil first and then the corn and seasoning. After about 3 minutes, the oil started to smell burnt, but perhaps it was manufacturing residue that I didn't properly clean first.

It tasted pretty good, but some of the corn had a lot more seasoning than other.

I'm also getting unpopped corn flying out of the gap above the doors. Is that normal?

I bought these pre-portioned packages. They are a pain in the ass to work with if you ask me.

http://www.amazon.com/Great-Northern-Popcorn-Portion-Counts/dp/B000PDY3HI

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Thanks! It's my first garage and happens to be a 3 car. I love it!

It's unfortunate that they recommend doing it that way in the instructions. I'll try dumping everything in all at once the next time. I might make another batch tonight just to see how it goes.

Looks like cleanup is just a matter of wiping it down with a damp cloth?

I'll see if I can find what you are referring to and buy one.

Mine is starting to get like that too. I bought it on August 5th. It isn't nearly that bad, but it isn't what I expected for $300.

For those that use the pre-packaged corn/flavor/oil packages, which ones does everyone like the best. I'm almost out and need to order more. I went with the Great Northern ones, but I see there are a lot of different options.

This is what I use now:

http://www.amazon.com/Great-Northern-Popcorn-Portion-Counts/dp/B000PDY3HI/ref=lp_16323041_1_2

I see these are on Amazon:

Superior:

http://www.amazon.com/Superior-Popcorn-Premium-Ounce-Portion/dp/B00J0CP45K/ref=pd_sim_325_35

Country Harvest:

http://www.amazon.com/Country-Harvest-Popcorn-Tri-Pack-Pack/dp/B00I4R73RY/ref=pd_sim_325_45

At the Movies:

http://www.amazon.com/At-The-Movies-Popcorn-Coconut-Portion-Packs-Case/dp/B00JTLGMQC/ref=pd_sim_200_6

Franklin's (Which seems to be the most expensive)

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M8KF0LE

The only reason I ask, is most of them appear to be packaged exactly the same.

I had posted earlier in this thread about who likes which brands of popcorn. I wanted to report back that I bought a case of Franklin's and it was a complete let down. It was very bland and everyone that was over that evening felt the same way.

I bought some Flavacol and will see if adding more makes it taste any better.

Have you tried Franklin's? I'll trade you a bag of Franklin's for a bag of Mega Pop? This offer applies to anyone else that would like to trade for something other than Great Northern and Franklin's. I have an 8oz popper.

It just sucks having to buy a whole damn case just to find out you like the last stuff better.

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I bought a case. I don't really like it though. Everyone says it tastes pretty bland. I've been experimenting with throwing out the flavor portion and making my own out of Flavicol and Better Butter Flavicol so it doesn't go to waste.

I gave one to a friend of mine and he said he liked it. Everyone at my house said the Great Northern is better.

Does anyone know how hard it is to pull the top? I haven't looked at removal, but I know mine is starting to rust as well.

How do you put it on? Spray bottle? Condiment bottle? What's the shelf life like? I see Amazon has it in 1g jugs.

I do mine differently than how I've read most people do it. I add the oil and seasoning at the same time to a cold kettle. Once the oil is melted, I add the corn. After that, it takes about 5-6 minutes for it to pop. I also dump it pretty early as well, when it's in the neighborhood of 1 - 2 pops / second.

After doing about 100 batches, I find this tastes the best to me. I've tried it the way some people suggest and wait for the oil to get hot, but I don't think it tastes as good as when you add it initially. You'll also notice that if you do it that way, the popcorn looks more white.

It's going to be slightly spongy right after popping because of all the steam. It's the best if you pop it ahead of time and let it sit in the kettle with the warming tray turned on for about an hour or so.

I tried this with mine once and ended up having to vacuum the floor.

Just cats and fish at my house. Although it would be easier if Violet liked popcorn.

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I'll do my best to answer your questions. 8oz should be just fine. Keep in mind that even if you buy pre-packaged like I do, you're talking around $1/batch. So if you waste some, it's probably no big deal.

As delicious as this stuff is, 2 or 3 of you can definitely plow through 8oz in a night. If not, just leave it in the popper, then turn on the warming tray the next day. In about an hour or so, it will be as good as new.

As for going bad, I don't think this stuff ever goes bad. I've eaten it 4 or 5 days after its been popped and as long as you turn on the tray for awhile, it tastes just as good as it did after being popped.

What's sprouted popcorn?

I think you kind of shot yourself in the foot on that one.

The Ring 2 doorbell can't be found online for less than $179, so $149 at Costco is a pretty good deal.

Looks beautifully done.

I’d love to see a video of it in action if you’re bored one day.

That's totally bad ass. I'm glad you're going to be using it!

I wonder if a piece is stuck under the collar? Open the flap covering the kettle and look at the bottom where the rod comes in for the stir bar. At the bottom is a collar on a spring. Pull that up and see if anything is jammed inside the collar.

Not sure if anyone else orders the Great Northern 8oz packs, but I was running low so I check Amazon to order more. I normally buy the case of 24 which is selling for $40.99, but somehow I stumbled on a case of 40.

I'm not sure how, but the case of 40 is $39.99 and the case of 24 is $40.00. The last few times I've ordered, the 24 count has been between $32 - $40 and I've never seen the 40 count before.

https://www.amazon.com/Great-Northern-Popcorn-Premium-Quality/dp/B009YGQ9CO

Damn, I've been paying 2x what I should have been paying forever! I don't know how I missed them before.

I grabbed two cases, so I'll definitely have some popcorn to eat. I normally have people over every weekend and I think half only come for the popcorn.

Aren't things like the butter dispenser and the nacho cheese dispenser just a huge pain in the butt? I'd think they would have to be set up each time you'd want to use them and then be just a royal pain to clean?

That cheese has to go bad after awhile. I'd probably only use it once a week at most.

I wonder how long it's good for in the bag?

Interesting.

I’ve tried it both ways and I like mine best when it’s added to oil that has just liquified. I add the oil and as soon as it’s liquid, I add the corn. I also dump mine early compared to when most people probably do.

We like it better that way.