Nordic Ware Microwave Popcorn Popper

The Nordic Ware microwave popcorn popper will probably be the least expensive popcorn popper that you will find online.  Surprisingly, it might just be the best too!

This popper is made from gemstone, and feels as solid as a rock.  Be aware that this is a durable popcorn popper, but it definitely is not unbreakable.  I have received several reports of chips or cracks occurring after being dropped.  I don’t think that it is any less durable than your standard casserole dish though.  This gemstone material efficiently concentrates the microwaves onto the popcorn kernels, and pops them without oil.  What you end up with is a light and fluffy popcorn with none of the grease, oils, salts, or preservatives that are found in the microwave bag brands.  You can obviously choose to flavor your popcorn in any way you want to, but you are in complete control.

This is definitely the popcorn popper for the value-conscious consumer.  You can pick the Nordic Ware microwave popcorn popper up for under $10.00.  When you purchase your popcorn kernels in bulk bags, you will continue to realize the cost savings.

With almost 400 user ratings on a popular online retailer’s website, the Nordic Ware popper maintains a 4.3 out of 5 star rating.  A common thread in the user reviews focused on how surprised everyone was at how well this product actually worked.  I have read reviews on other brands of poppers where the buyers have experienced mixed results.

You can choose to use this popper with or without oil.  If you use oil, be aware that you only need a small amount.  Use caution when removing from the microwave, as the bottom can become very hot.  You should be fine if you handle it by the rim.

A lot of people will add seasoning or flavors inside the popper, so that it can be distributed as the popcorn pops.  You may notice that as the popping occurs, the salt or flavor may get blasted up on to the inside of the lid of the popper.  I would recommend that you add the flavoring after the popping is done, and toss the popcorn to mix evenly.  I have had much better results with evenly distributing the flavoring this way.

With the Nordic Ware 60120 twelve cup popcorn popper, you can once again make popcorn a healthy snack.  It is amazing how light and fluffy popcorn is from this popper.  I feel much better serving this type of popcorn to my family than popcorn from a microwave bag.

If you want to have some fun, experiment with different flavors.  There are a number of spices in your cupboard that can add a unique taste to your popcorn.  I’ve tried everything from onion salt, to cinnamon, to season salt and even crushed pepper.  The possibilities are endless!