Catamount Microwave Popcorn Popper

If you are tired of overpaying for microwave popcorn, then you are going to love the Catamount microwave popcorn popper.  Microwave popcorn is a popular snack, because it is both quick and convenient to make.

The bags of microwave popcorn are just getting too darn expensive though.  Even when purchased in bulk, they still cost around 71 cents per bag.  This is where microwave popcorn poppers really come in handy.  By purchasing bulk bags of loose kernels, you can really save some money over the long term.  Take a look at the following for comparison:

A 12.5 pound bag of yellow kernel popcorn can be purchased for approximately $17.00.  A bulk box of 28 three-ounce bags of microwave popcorn can be purchased for approximately $20.00.  So after doing the math, the bags of microwave popcorn cost approximately $3.81 per pound and the loose kernel corn costs approximately $1.36 per pound.  If you are purchasing your microwave bags of popcorn in smaller quantities, then the cost difference is even more dramatic.  If your family eats as much popcorn in a year as my family does, then these are some savings that will quickly be realized.

The Catamount microwave popcorn popper is just as easy to use as a bag of microwave popcorn.  You simply line the bottom of the popper with loose kernels, put on the top, and microwave it for two to four minutes on high.  You need to be aware that microwave ovens have a wide range of wattage and cooking speed, so your specific popping time will vary from the next person’s.  After a couple of test runs, you will quickly learn how long it takes to make a perfect batch of popcorn in your microwave oven.

So what is so great about the Catamount?  Well, they just work great for starters.  The 2.5 quart size if perfect for making a batch of popcorn for the entire family.  The handle on this corn popper does not get hot, so you can remove it from the microwave without the fear of getting burned.

There are a variety of custom loose kernels that you can buy, and their flavor beats the heck out of the greasy popcorn that comes out of those microwave bags.   You can get away from the preservatives and artificial flavoring that comes in those bags too.

Cleanup is also a breeze.  The wide opening on the top will easily allow you to get your hand and a sponge in there to wipe it in the sink.  It is dishwasher safe though; so you can just pop it in the dishwasher and let it do the work.

The Catamount Glass Company in Burlington, Vermont makes this popcorn popper, and many other types of glass cookware.  This popcorn popper is made from a borosilicate glass, which is the same type of glass used for laboratory equipment.  This type of glass is durable, and can handle heats up to approximately 675 degrees.  The glass is clear, so you can watch the popcorn as it pops (which the kids just think is great and love to do).

So if you are in the market for a popcorn popper, then give the Catamount microwave popcorn popper a closer look.  At less than $30.00, it is affordable for any family.  It also makes a unique gift!