Sharon Lockley has over 20 years of experience as an editor and writer and has been contributing to Food & Wine, the Spruce Eats, and Allrecipes since 2019.There is nothing like the sound and smell of popcorn popping, whether you’re making it for a movie night at home or as a daily snack. The perfect kernels smell nutty and have the ideal crispy exterior to handle.
It has a sleek yet retro look that we love, from the long wooden handle that sports a crank, to the black-coated solid aluminum construction of the pot itself. The popper has a bucket-like base with an aluminum split top. The lid easily opens up on either side using the wooden handles, which gives you a little more control as you add the popcorn kernels or remove them after they’ve popped., since you use the crank to stir the kernels while they pop.