KETTLE CORN

How many times have you shelled out $5 for a small bag of kettle corn? Once you discover how easy it is to make it yourself, you won't have to.  I use my Whirley Pop for this recipe, but any large pot with lid will do.

I've tried several different recipes, but this was the only fool-proof method I've found so far.  I've tried using a mixture of white and brown sugars.  I've also tried agave nectar in place of the sugar.  For me, those methods either caused a sticky mess or ended in a burned batch of popcorn.  Be sure to follow the directions below, and you'll have sweet and salty kettle corn anytime you want.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup safflower oil (coconut oil or vegetable oil can also be used)
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup popcorn kernels
1 tsp salt

Directions for Whirley Pop:

Place oil, sugar, popcorn kernels, and salt in Whirley Pop.  Set heat to medium and slowly turn the crank. Continue cranking during the whole process, about 3 minutes, until you hear only an occasional pop or the crank becomes difficult to turn.

Directions for Pot with Lid: Make sure you use a large pot with a well-fitting lid. Heat oil in pot over medium heat. Once hot, add sugar, popcorn kernels, and salt. Cover pot, shaking constantly to prevent sugar from burning. Once Popping has slowed, remove pan from heat and continue to shake for a few minutes until popping has stopped.