# Microwave popcorn instructions

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microwave-popcorn-instructions/954021>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [November 9, 2021, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microwave-popcorn-instructions/954021 "2021-11-09T05:08:21Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![Senegoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senegoid/32/6606_2.png) [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2021, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microwave-popcorn-instructions/954021/41 "2021-11-10T21:46:54Z")

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> [@nelliebly](#):
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> Thanks! A casserole makes a lot more sense. I was envisioning a bowl with a small diameter at the bottom. I’ll have to try the casserole.

As I mentioned above, I tried making real popcorn (as opposed to the microwave packets), with poor results. It seemed to come out overcooked and overly chewy (al dente), yet a substantial number of kernals were left unpopped. I couldn’t see anything wrong about my equipment or technique. And it was a well-known reputable brand of popcorn. My best guess was it might have been old or something.

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**Author:** ![Lucas\_Jackson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lucas_jackson/32/303_2.png) [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2021, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microwave-popcorn-instructions/954021/42 "2021-11-11T02:18:39Z")

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> [@wolfpup](#):
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> As @Senegoid already noted, not necessarily true. It may have been true in the past and diacetyl or other crap may still be present in some brands, but not in the stuff I use

Ah, but you’ve missed the main point (insert SDMB rally cry) “I can make it cheaper and better myself!”

😁

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**Author:** ![Senegoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senegoid/32/6606_2.png) [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2021, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microwave-popcorn-instructions/954021/43 "2021-11-11T02:20:51Z")

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> [@Lucas\_Jackson](#):
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> Ah, but you’ve missed the main point (insert SDMB rally cry) “I can make it cheaper and better myself!”

And yet . . . As I noted in the post just above, I haven’t been successful at that yet.

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**Author:** ![Lucas\_Jackson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lucas_jackson/32/303_2.png) [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2021, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microwave-popcorn-instructions/954021/44 "2021-11-11T02:38:36Z")

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I hear ya. I like MV popcorn and have it frequently. Heck, I’ve been known to tear into a bag of Trader Joe’s pre-popped. Yumm.

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