Ref; The Dreaded Popcorn Balls

[TomKnollRFV]

I just want to see who all likes and hates these.


I've done them before and they were a bit odd, so if you got a good recipe, feel free to share, but I also want to hear how many times the dreaded things never went away.

I remember at one time, a box was gifted, like each sealed on their own, in a box...and it persisted till next year. As far as I remember the darn things were still edible, but it always seems like they become table decoration more then some thing any one wants to eat.

Welp, lets begin discussing the horror of popcorn balls!

 

[yankee2bbq]

Can’t stand ‘em! Got them as gifts. As a kid, my brothers and I used them to play baseball with in the backyard. Then my mom found out.....whoops!

 

[SonnyE]

Still like them, always did.

 

[TomKnollRFV]

Can’t stand ‘em! Got them as gifts. As a kid, my brothers and I used them to play baseball with in the backyard. Then my mom found out.....whoops!

I vaguely remember they can feel like a rock when old enough!

Still like them, always did.

You make them? I tried before, just didn't turn out right. Felt to sticky.

 

[SonnyE]

Can't remember the last time I made them, but I like them.
Survey sez: Do you LIKE popcorn balls.

You'll have to start a new survey to find out when. ;)
Looks like I've got you by the popcorn....:eek::D

 

[TomKnollRFV]

Can't remember the last time I made them, but I like them.
Survey sez: Do you LIKE popcorn balls.

You'll have to start a new survey to find out when. ;)
Looks like I've got you by the popcorn....:eek::D

Hey I'll just cheat and buy some if I get a hankering! ;)

I just like collecting the old recipes I'll never otherwise see!

I'm waiting for some Hallmark level of comedy involving popcorn ball esque story from some one though!

 

[zwiller]

I like the corn but not the ball shape. I think I lost a tooth on one. Kettle corn in whirly FTW.

 

[oldsmokerdude]

Kettle corn in whirly FTW.

zwiller.....love my whirly and always wanted to make kettle corn. Do you have a favorite recipe and tips that you use?

 

[TomKnollRFV]

https://www.whirleypopshop.com/kettlecorn.html

I do ;)

Just remember you got to clean the sucker real well after kettle corn due to the sugar!

 

[zwiller]

Many ways to do it and eventually you will perfect yours. Mine is basically this with I think 1/2 tsp salt. If you really want it like they kettle guys do spring for mushroom popcorn. Takes some learning and you will burn some but most often it is crazy good. https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Kettle-Corn-With-a-Whirley-Pop-Machine/

 

[ab canuck]

I have never made any but I do like them as long as there is a nice layer of that caramel goodness with them lol.

 

[TomKnollRFV]

I actually live near a popcorn distributor, I need to get over there soon to boot.

Maybe I should see if they got any sort of special tips on what type they use. <I almost always buy what is called baby rice popcorn and I doubt it's ideal for this>

 

[bbqbrett]

I like them as long as they are relatively fresh. When I was a kid had a neighbor who made them. Not sure how she did it but it seemed like they stayed fresh tasting for quite a while.

 

[TomKnollRFV]

I like them as long as they are relatively fresh. When I was a kid had a neighbor who made them. Not sure how she did it but it seemed like they stayed fresh tasting for quite a while.

I feel that alot of recipes calling for butter are the ones that going bad quickly. Butter going rancid when left at room temperatures etc etc.

I know some use Caro syrup..Karo? You know, sugar syrup!

 

[Co4ch D4ve]

I’ll side with zwiller... No balls, we make carmel corn. Really good!

 

[tardissmoker]

I’ll side with zwiller... No balls, we make carmel corn. Really good!

Sorry but I'll pass on this one. Too many responses that'll get me in trouble!

 

[TomKnollRFV]

Ya'all making me flip flop on Xmas ideas...

Right now I got homemade egg nog, a fatty, probably a rum cake. Possibly ABTs.. LOL

 

[bbqbrett]

Ya'all making me flip flop on Xmas ideas...

Right now I got homemade egg nog, a fatty, probably a rum cake. Possibly ABTs.. LOL

You can't go wrong with a good rum cake!

 

[TomKnollRFV]

You can't go wrong with a good rum cake!

It's become some thing of a demanded staple..and it's so darn easy to make! I oughta post the recipe here when I make it so people can see just how easy!