Until recently, kettle corn was one of those snacks I could only find at festivals or country fairs. You’ve probably seen it, too…some guy in a tent creating that sweet, salty popcorn goodness in a big kettle (hence the name Kettle Corn)….then filling those GIGANTIC bags that you just have to buy. Well….I just have to buy!
So…in my never ending quest to figure out how to make EVERYTHING, I set my sights on finding the perfect kettle corn recipe. I have a great recipe for caramel corn (check out my previous posts), but I couldn’t seem to get my hands on a recipe for kettle corn. Correction…I couldn’t find a recipe for kettle corn that I had any success with. Until NOW! That’s right. No more burnt sugar, charred popcorn kernels and smoke filled kitchen. And, the bonus with this recipe is it gave me a reason to add to my ridiculously large collection of kitchen STUFF! Don’t get me wrong…you can definitely make this recipe in a pot that you already have in your cupboard. But hey! There’s no better reason to buy a Whirley Pop Popcorn Popper than to make this delicious kettle corn. (I love my new popper so much, I had to include it in the photo!)
Well….did I get you hungry for this sweet and salty snack? I hope so. Go make it. NOW!
Kettle Corn
Yield: About 16 cups Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup popcorn kernels
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon fine salt
Directions:
1. In a Whirley Pop Popcorn Popper or in a large pot with a lid, heat the coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add the popcorn kernels. When the coconut oil sizzles, sprinkle the sugar over the popcorn kernels. Cover and stir or shake the pan until the popping slows down. The popcorn should be done popping in about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour the kettle corn into a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and toss. Enjoy!
* The kettle corn will keep for several days. Store in an air-tight container.