Do you use the Popcorn button on your microwave? Are you one that says, "Yes, I use it, but it doesn't really pop the popcorn very well"? Is your bag usually not full? Do you have lots of kernels left over?
If so, you're not using it properly! I'm going to assume you don't know the little trick. Every time I tell someone, they're so appreciative... Most times, when you hit the popcorn button, you have to hit the 30 second extender, and sometimes you have to hit it twice as the corn is still popping. Who wants to leave all those kernels in the bag?
Granted, I only know the trick to the GE microwaves, but I'm sure all the other brands have something similar if you want to google it, but the most common is GE and that's what I've had in my last 3 houses.
When you hit the Popcorn button, immediately push the 9 button twice. You should see two + signs if you did this properly. This automatically extends the time so you don't have to worry about waiting to see if you need to extend it or not.
Most of the time, when I hit the 9 twice (as you can just hit it once if you want), I stop the microwave with about 10-15 seconds left on it. That means, I definitely needed the first extension and needed only part of the second, but you get so much more popcorn in those 15 extra seconds you give it to pop.
Next time you're popping corn in the microwave, hit the 9 and see if you can make some better popcorn!
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What an extremely helpful tip for every homeowner alike !!
Nicely Done Donna :o)
Sheldon
Another reason why I love AR, you never stop learning new things. With a 3 yr old we do our fair share of microwave popcorn. Thanks for the tip.
DONNA: I do a lot of microwaving popcorn and i am usually dispoointed with the amount of kernels left in the bag unpopped. I will definitly use the 9 button
to cook my popcorn longer.
Donna - You have inspired me to have a family movie night tonight to try this out!
Thanks Donna..I will tell my husband! He loves popcorn!
Donna....who knew! And now I'm feeling a great need to have some popcorn and try your nifty tip! I would never have expected this on AR and it's refreshing on a laid back Memorial Day still in pj's!
Next stop...kitchen to make popcorn! Thanks!
My microwave is too old to have a popcorn button :( Sadly it still works, so I keep using it. And my current brand of pop corn takes 2:47 to pop. I usually set it for 4 minutes on the first bag and watch the timer and then write the appropriate amount of time on the box for anyone else in the house who might be popping it. And I buy a box of 24 bags so it lasts for a while.
Well my popcorn usually gets done all the way but this is a great tip, thanks for letting us know.
This is a good tip for all who love pop corn. Thanks.
Sheldon, And even renters can take advantage of this one!
Dan, Learn something every day!
Kathleen, Let me know how it turns out.
Jason, I hope it's a fun evening!
Kelli, Great!
Anna, Let me know if it was good!
Tammy, Down to the second, that's great!
Cindy, You must have a magic machine!
B & C, You're welcome.
Well this is really helpful! No matter how I pop it, I have a bunch of kernals left over!
Am I the only one that doesn't use the button LOL I just usually set time for 4 minutes and listen :) ~Rita
Hi Donna, Great tip and I just so happen to have a GE micro that I will try this the next time.
Hi Donna... I love microwave popcorn and am always annoyed with the number of unpopped kernals. I also have a GE microwave, so I will definitely be trying this out! Thanks for sharing!
Our microwave detects the weight of the bag- I am not sure how this happens but the end result is great! This is a handy tip
Donna,
Great tip I will give this a try. I usually undercook to avoid the smell of burnt popcorn.
Donna, in my house..we stop the popcorn early, we all love the seeds. Actually we fight over them. My oldest daughter sometimes pops it JUST to have the seeds .LOL
But, I wil try it next time, I do have a 9.
donna - this just cracked me up! please don't take offense to that! This WAS extremely helpful and like some others - I am always surprised at the advice and tips I find on AR. POP ON!
Pat, Try it and see.
Rita, That's what I used to do until I figured out the popcorn button.
Teresa, Let me know how it works for you.
Steve, Yeah!
Florida Pines, That's a fancy microwave to detect the weight!
Richard, Yes, that burnt smell isn't good, but most of the times, the popcorn isn't actually burnt, so let it go longer.
Missy, That's bad for your teeth! I like eating the kernels too! ;)
Leesa, Keep in mind that it doesn't matter what platform you're blogging on but that blogging is about you and your life, so I can blog whatever I want as it's MINE...