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Nordic Ware 12-Cup Microwaver Corn Popper | 
 enlarge | Brand: Nordic Ware
Buy New: $9.49
Rating:  87 reviews
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 9.9 x 5
MPN: 60120
Model: 60120
UPC: 011172601209
EAN: 0011172601209
ASIN: B00004W4UP
Availability: Pre-Order (0-0 Business Days)
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| Features:
| • | Makes light, fluffy microwave popcorn without using oil | | • | Made of gemstone unbreakable cookware with a plastic lid | | • | 12-cup capacity | | • | Dishwasher, freezer, and microwave safe | | • | 5-year warranty |
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Product Description
The NordicWare 3-Qt. Popper makes light and fluffy popcorn in about 4 minutes. Just place 1/2-cup of popcorn kernels in the bottom bowl and cover with the lid. When the popcorn has finished popping, invert the bottom bowl and lid, and you instantly have a container for your freshly popped corn. No oil needed, makes up to 12 cups of popped corn. Dimensions: 9.875" x 9.875" x 5" Handwash with Mild Cleanser
Amazon.com Review
Made of gemstone, an unbreakable, chip-proof cookware material, the Nordic Ware corn popper efficiently transmits microwave energy directly to the popcorn kernels, popping them quickly without oil. It produces the results of a hot-air popper without an additional appliance. This oil-free method is refreshing when compared to bagged corn, because you don't have to contend with grease, salt, and artificial flavoring unless you dress the corn yourself after cooking. However, take care to monitor the progress of corn during the first use. The manufacturer lists a three-to-five-minute cook time for 1/2 cup of unpopped kernels, but as microwave ovens vary, it could take considerably less time to pop. And overcooked corn burns fast using this method. Luckily, the base and lid are designed not to warp or melt, so burned kernels won't damage them. Use this versatile popper for cooking, storing, and serving popcorn and other snacks. The popper base is also ovenproof. --Carol Gnojewski
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 Love this popper! October 7, 2008
J. Jones (Texas)
I love to use my stir-crazy - but sometimes just want a quick batch of popcorn. I hate microwave popcorn - it tastes artificial to me. I LOVE this little popper. I use about 1 tsp olive oil and 1/3 cup kernals - pop for about 3 1/2 minutes - listen to the popping slow or it will burn. then I add a sprinkle of salt. If I use butter - I put it in tiny pieces on top of the unpopped kernals - it melts as the popcorn pops.
For about $8.00 - I use this about 3 times a week - and have had it for several months now with no problems with it at all.
I have used this for over 10 years October 6, 2008
Silvergirl (Frederick, MD)
I've probably used it even longer than that. I actually own 2 of them, and both of them work fine. I haven't had any problems with the lid being mishapen, probably because I don't use my dryer element in my dishwasher. I turn that off, and my dishes are virtually dry when I take them out anyway, because of the hot water. If you want to put this item in the dishwasher, I recommend turning off the drying element or just washing it by hand.
That said, I've enjoyed this very much. I used to shake a pan on top of the stove, and that was a little more work than just putting the popcorn in the bowl, putting the lid on, and putting it in the microwave. I have burned a batch or 2 from not watching it carefully, so I do try to stay near the microwave so I can make sure it is not burning.
If you want kettle corn, add a tablespoon of sugar, and a pinch of salt before popping the corn. It's delicious! I also do this when cooking on top of the stove. It's hard to resist the slightly sweet taste. Add butter to that and I'm in heaven. I also can eat this without butter, but I'm prone to wanting that buttery taste, so I melt a little butter in a custard cup in the microwave for 1 minute and pour it on the popcorn. It's better for you than movie theatre popcorn, because who knows what they use to "butter" your popcorn.
It's also more economical than buying the microwave popcorn in the bags, not to mention that most of those have hydrogenated oils that clog up your arteries.
You will have to use pot holders to take it out of the microwave. That is a given with something that hot and steamy, unless you let it sit for a while.
I bought the second one because I could not find the lid to the first. Now that I've found the original lid, I have 2 bowls, and that's fine with me, because I know this product is good quality. I may wind up giving one to my daughter when she moves away from home.
Best Popcorn September 30, 2008
Elizabeth Voigt (McQueeney, Tx.)
This is the best way to make popcorn in the microwave. It always comes out just like you want it to. You can use oil or just air and it is great.
Great product September 16, 2008
K. Keuffer (Mason, OH)
I had this bowl when I was in college (15 years ago) and I have been looking for another one ever since. I love this thing! My kids are learning to appreciate "real" popcorn, instead of the artificial stuff - plus it is soo much cheaper to make and better for you! A great buy!
 My First M-W Popper September 10, 2008
watthe (LA-CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Prior to this product, I was using air poppers. Plural, because after the first one died and I couldn't find a replacement, I bought a different brand. Air poppers are fine, though there are disadvantages for which a microwave popper does not suffer. Because microwave (m-w) poppers are self-contained with a lid, whatever kernels pop, remain in the vessel. And unlike an air popper that can allow popped corn to fly everywhere including kernels that pop after leaving the popper, again, a m-w popper inherently eliminates this phenomenon.
Since this is the first m-w popper I've owned, I can't compare it to any other. I will say that the corn that pops tastes the same as air popped, which is to say that unless it's buttered and salted, it will never approach the taste of theater corn or some of the m-w bags. I cannot indulge for medical reasons.
I gave it 4 stars, because I expected it to leave fewer un-popped kernels. For a 1/3-cup portion, 35-45 kernels consistently remain un-popped. It doesn't matter whether the kernels are fresh. Yes, I had some VERY old corn that popped, surprisingly. I thought that fresh corn would provide better results, but it didn't matter. If all other m-w poppers perform the same, then this product should get the full boat.
I would echo the cautions of some other reviewers regarding how hot the bowl gets. But all you need is a towel or something equivalent to insulate it, and have at it. I think I will.
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