Old Fashioned Popcorn Machine

Almost everyone likes to have sweetened or salted popcorns in a cinema hall or sporting event. But, have they ever wondered how they are prepared? There are several popcorn machines available in the market. Earlier these popcorns were prepared in the old fashioned popcorn machine, which is now replaced by a microwave oven. Although the stovetop kettle in a home kitchen can be used for popping the corns, manufacturers preferred to use the old fashioned popcorn machine for commercial sale, as they can pop a large amount of corn in much less time.

History of popcorn machine

You can make both salted and sweetened popcorn in the old fashioned popcorn machine. The old fashioned popcorn machine is a specially designed device which can prepare fresh popcorns for you. The concept of popcorn machines was found in Chicago, Illinois. In the year 1885, Charles Cretors invented this machine. In 1893, he launched his invention at the Columbian Exposition.

Charles Cretor’s popcorn machine

The first old fashioned popcorn machine was a steam-driven device which popped corn in oil. Earlier, popcorns were made by holding a wire container over an open flame. But, popcorns prepared in this manner were dry, hot and unevenly cooked. The Cretors' machine prepared popcorns which were evenly cooked and better to taste.

The steps that needed to be followed in this machine include mixing one-third clarified butter, salt and two-thirds lard and putting the mixture into the machine and heat it at 450 °F (232 °C) temperature. No smoke is produced in this preparation. Steam is formed by a fire under a boiler, which made a small engine to function. This engine triggered the gears; agitator and shaft, which in turn moved the corn. There is a wire associated to the crest of the cooking pan which allows the operator to unfasten the drive mechanism. He can now open the cover and put the popped corn into the storage space placed beneath. The exhaust kept the freshly popped corn evenly hot.

In-home hot-air popcorn maker

The in-home hot-air popcorn maker is another type of old fashioned popcorn machine. It employs a different method of popping the corn. Here, the corn is first filled in a large cast-iron container or a 'popcorn hammer' which is then covered with a weighty lid. It is then put on a curbside fire in rotisserie style. As the pressure reached a specific level, the container is removed from the heat. Then a huge canvas sack is placed on the cover of the sealed container so that when the cover is removed the popping corns get collected in the sack. This old fashioned popcorn machine is often used by individual consumers.

However, these old fashioned popcorn machines have become obsolete in the present day. Today’s generation has adopted a much better and easier method of preparing popcorns. A great variety of popcorn is now sold in the market, which can be used for home consumption. It is packaged for use in a microwave oven.

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