Kettle Corn
 Total Time |
|---|
| 4 minutes |
Ingredients
0.25 cup vegetable oil- 0.25 cup kernels
2 Tbsp sugar- 0.5 tsp salt
Note
To double the recipe for 12 to 14 cups of popcorn, use the same amount of oil, 1/2 cup of corn kernels, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, and 3/4 to 1 teaspoon of salt.
Cookware
- 1 large (6-quart) soup pot
- 1 wooden spoon
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.
Step 2
Put the vegetable oil and 3 kernels of popcorn in a large (6-quart) soup pot, cover, and set over medium heat until you hear the kernels pop, about 1 minute.
Step 3
As soon as you hear the kernels pop, add the remaining popcorn kernels and sugar. Stir once or twice with a wooden spoon.
Step 4
Cover the pot. Slip on oven mitts and cook, swirling the pan constantly, until the popping slows to about 2 seconds apart, about 1.5 minutes. Slide the pot off of the heat and let it stand, covered, until the popping stops, about 5 seconds.
Step 5
Sprinkle the popcorn with salt, cover, and shake the pot to combine everything evenly. Pour the kettle corn out into a large, wide bowl immediately. Let the popcorn cool for 2 minutes so it crisps up before serving.
Variations
- Substitute light brown sugar for white sugar for a more caramelized flavor.
- Substitute truffle salt, smoked salt, Old Bay seasoning, or garlic salt for the regular salt for a sweet and savory flavor.
- Add a dash of chili powder to the kettle corn along with the salt.
- For a warm spice flavor, add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to the kettle corn along with the salt.
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