Saturday, January 7, 2012

Presto 05201 Consumer Report

Consumer ratings: Presto 05201






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Category: Kitchen
Brand: Presto
Model: 05201
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Presto 05201 Review


Presto 05201 Review by Dawn Dacquisto

I too replaced my Stir Crazy with this Orville Redenbacher and having the same problems as mentioned by the others. The clear bowl is cracking. It cracked after the first couple of uses and every time I use it it cracks again.

I never use the butter melter, nor do I wash in the dishwasher.

The plastic being used to manufacture this product is not right.


Presto 05201 Review by Gail K. Powers "Abra" (Harbor Country, Mi,N. Naples, FL, Chicago area)

I bought this from a big box store and paid $30 plus sales tax. After years of nibbling microwave popcorn (greasy and way too salty), I yearned for fresh corn with mild seasoning permeating the kitchen. I liked the idea of infusing butter into the mix without it getting saturated. The opening at the top of the unit implied that the butter would be evenly distributed as the corn popped.
I read the instructions carefully and the formula was easy. 2 tbs. oil, 2/3 cups popping corn, a couple of tbs. butter (or more) in the top of the unit(which converts to a bowl when the corn is fully popped). I was cautioned to replace the cap at the top of the bowl to keep the corn from getting soggy.
I took the unit apart. First surprise after removing the bowl/lid was a nasty layer of grease. Upon inspection, it was obvious that I was not the first owner. Back it went to the store, and I carried its replacement home. I plugged it in, added the oil, and when the oil seemed hot, added the popcorn, covered with the capped bowl/lid with 3 tbs. butter, and watched as the wavy bar at the base of the unit rotated across the teflon base to distribute the corn. It popped enthusiastically until the popping stopped. I flipped the lid into bowl mode after I unplugged the base unit and lightly salted the popcorn. Wow.....the absolutely worse popcorn ever. Dry, bland, unappetizing. The butter topping was not discernible. I used Orville Redenbacker corn and butter flavored popping oil ---- all recently purchased. I've played with this multiple times. If you up the oil required as well as the amount of butter and salt, it tastes better, but not in the stratosphere of great movie theater popcorn. It improved when I tossed in my secret weapons.......chocolate covered peanuts or Raisinets. Still I'd be better off stopping at the local Karmelcorn Shop or Target for good popcorn.
In all fairness to this device since I may not be an inspired popcornista, it does a good job of popping the corn. The bar keeps things moving and this results in an absence of old maids and the corn doesn't burn if you unplug as soon as the popping stops. It is easy to clean the base. A simple wipe with a damp song or paper towel removes debris. A dry paper towel dries it. The bowl and cap require a thorough washing and drying with Dawn.
My husband has used this popper with pretty much the same results and agrees that this item isn't all that great, but it is easy to clean and maintain. I'm going to keep at it and see if I can improvise a better popcorn recipe.


Presto 05201 Review by Pat James (hydro okla)

this unit is good for times when you want a lot of popcorn. i am single and it is too time consuming for me its much slower and harder to use than the hot air types but that was my error when used properly it is a very good product but time consuming

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Presto 05201:: Description


Pops delicious kettle corn with that genuine old-fashioned taste. Just add sugar and salt before you pop. Makes a heart healthy snack. Popcorn is high in antioxidants which can help reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. Base nests inside cover for compact storage.



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