Some of the older microwaves actually have pop-sensors to listen to when the kernels stop popping, so they know to give it a final countdown before stopping. Like ours, which has lasted probably fifteen years.
I know where she’s coming from on those popcorn settings. I’ve used it a few times, and half of those times, the popcorn comes out partially burnt. Even had one time where the popcorn was fine, but the bag smelled burnt.
I only used a popcorn button once. It set the timer for 4 minutes, and set off my girlfriend’s smoke alarm before I shut it off. I’m not very trusting anymore.
As long as it’s plain kernels in a pan. Not a fan of those “Jiffy Pop” things where it’s kernels caked in congealed fat, wrapped in an aluminum pie dish with a wire handle.
I prefer to get kernels from a jar & put it in one of my own pans, where I can control the amount & type of fat to cook it in.
Microwave popcorn isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. It’s not healthy for you compared to regular bagged kernels, and popping your own poppcorn isn’t that difficult.
Popcorn settings actually used to detect steam and it would stop when it hit a certain threshold. There also used to be toasters that would detect the temperature of the toast to determine if it was done.
Many appliances are just straight up much worse than they used to be.
Some of the older microwaves actually have pop-sensors to listen to when the kernels stop popping, so they know to give it a final countdown before stopping. Like ours, which has lasted probably fifteen years.
It really does depend on the microwave. Some the “Popcorn” button just sets it to about 2 minutes, while others like yours are smarter.
Though in my experience, you still have to take it out when it’s done, or that heating element in the bag can burn it.
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I know where she’s coming from on those popcorn settings. I’ve used it a few times, and half of those times, the popcorn comes out partially burnt. Even had one time where the popcorn was fine, but the bag smelled burnt.
I only used a popcorn button once. It set the timer for 4 minutes, and set off my girlfriend’s smoke alarm before I shut it off. I’m not very trusting anymore.
Microwave popcorn is disgusting. Stove-top or nothing.
As long as it’s plain kernels in a pan. Not a fan of those “Jiffy Pop” things where it’s kernels caked in congealed fat, wrapped in an aluminum pie dish with a wire handle.
I prefer to get kernels from a jar & put it in one of my own pans, where I can control the amount & type of fat to cook it in.
How about an air popper? We got one of those $10 ones and while it is EXTREMELY LOUD, it gets the job done of making non-microwave popcorn.
Microwave popcorn isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. It’s not healthy for you compared to regular bagged kernels, and popping your own poppcorn isn’t that difficult.
Popcorn settings actually used to detect steam and it would stop when it hit a certain threshold. There also used to be toasters that would detect the temperature of the toast to determine if it was done.
Many appliances are just straight up much worse than they used to be.
Mine still does this.