What unique Kitchen/Cooking utensil is always in your TM - Page 4

countrygirl · 08-30-2011, 09:04 PM

We love Jiffy pop too!

**ShrimpBurrito** · 08-30-2011, 09:12 PM

Bobby -

Those Jiffy Pop things don't hold a fire to the Whirley Pop machine. Jiffy Pops are inconsistent, at least in my experience (and maybe I just never got the technique down), and it was hard not to get them to burn. And when you're successful in producing a tasteful product, there's usually a TON of unpopped kernels. The Whirley Pop is simple, easy, and has perfect results every time, with nice fluffy popcorn. Then season to taste.

I'm guessing the "crud" in the muffin man machine is probably minerals - that's what you get when you distill water. Spring or filtered water may help, and will certainly be better than well water, but if you want ZERO crud, buy a $1.50 gallon of distilled water at the grocery store. It has virtually no mineral content, and should boil dry while leaving no residue.

Dave

08-30-2011, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ShrimpBurrito

Bobby -

Those Jiffy Pop things don't hold a fire to the Whirley Pop machine. Jiffy Pops are inconsistent, at least in my experience (and maybe I just never got the technique down), and it was hard not to get them to burn. And when you're successful in producing a tasteful product, there's usually a TON of unpopped kernels. The Whirley Pop is simple, easy, and has perfect results every time, with nice fluffy popcorn. Then season to taste.

I'm guessing the "crud" in the muffin man machine is probably minerals - that's what you get when you distill water. Spring or filtered water may help, and will certainly be better than well water, but if you want ZERO crud, buy a $1.50 gallon of distilled water at the grocery store. It has virtually no mineral content, and should boil dry while leaving no residue.

Dave

Yeah, the same thing happens with me and jiffy pop....and I was just kinda being silly with my response. We actually have one of those replica popcorn machines in our house that we bought at Sam's Club that has a kettle in it that works just like the Whirley Pop.

I have been going to a local wholesaler that sells case quantity items (even to the general public), that you see in stores, as well as supplies for store popcorn, hotdog, & snow cone machines.

They sell a popcorn pak from Great Western, that has the oil, popcorn, seasoning all pre-measured and packed together. You just pour all the contents into the kettle/whirley pop and you have great tasting yellow movie popcorn. You can get different paks according to the size of your kettle.

My kettle takes the 4oz size, but I buy the 8oz ones and use half each time. It's like $17 for a case of 24 bags (or 48 the way I do it). I can't get them off the internet for that price.

Just something to think about, as I'm sure everyone has a wholesale store like this nearby. It is some real good popcorn.

http://www.gwproducts.com/dualpack/

Dave, now you've made me go want to pop some up.

**ShrimpBurrito** · 08-30-2011, 11:09 PM

Bobby - The Whirley Pop folks sell the same kind of packets. In fact, that company you posted a link to does private label sales, so Whirley Pop may even buy them there. Good stuff.....although if you just use oil and kernels, the popper doesn't even have to be cleaned -- you just wipe it out. Very handy while camping, not as big a deal while home obviously.

I think if I watched a movie before breakfast, I'd still have to have popcorn.

Dave

**mjlaupp** · 08-30-2011, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ED-n-KEL

We found using filtered water helps reduce the "crud" buildup.

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Originally Posted by wmtire

Thanks for that tip. I will definitely try it.

If filtered water helps then distilled water should eliminate it.

**ShrimpBurrito** · 09-02-2011, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ShrimpBurrito

But upon browsing Amazon a bit, I came across these "poach pods":

http://www.amazon.com/Fusionbrands-P.../dp/B000P6FD3I

Nifty. I can poach eggs just fine in water & vinegar, but the egg is more of a ball shape, which, while perfect for eggs benedict, is not desired for an egg sandwich. I may have to try these things -- seems like they have good reviews.

Just tried these this morning -- awesome! If my new stovetop toaster tests out well in a few weeks, these are going to become a TM staple. Much better than a fried egg for an egg sandwich.

Dave

countrygirl · 09-02-2011, 07:49 PM

We have poached eggs twice and they were great. It was easy to get the medium style I wanted. Have had some difficulty with the toaster part. I may send this back.

There is a lot to be said about small and simple like the poach pods. I may have to give these another try.

09-03-2011, 09:50 AM

stovetop toaster --------??????

**ShrimpBurrito** · 09-03-2011, 06:22 PM

See this thread:

http://www.trailmanorowners.com/foru...ead.php?t=8020

10-18-2011, 03:58 PM

My "must-have" is an electric skillet. I'm definitely a gal who likes her electricity when camping.

I can make pancakes, eggs, bacon, grilled cheese, dirty rice, stir-fry, etc in it. I also think you can do biscuits and cakes in it but I haven't tried those yet.

Oh, and another vote for fried bread (which you can do in the aforementioned electric skillet). Yum. We have one of the 4 slice pop-up toasters that goes over the burner. It was maybe $5 at Bass Pro or Walmart. I'd say even if it gets rusty in 10 years, that's a pretty good amortization. Oh, and we don't wash ours, just dust the crumbs off and store. It's only about 2 years old so no signs of rust yet.