How do you to make kettle corn?

How to Make Kettle Corn: A Simple Recipe

Ingredients:

* 1/4 cup popcorn kernels

* 1/4 cup granulated sugar

* 1 teaspoon salt

* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

* 1/4 cup water

Equipment:

* Large pot with lid

* Large bowl

Instructions:

1. Prepare the pot: Add the vegetable oil and water to the pot. Place the pot on the stovetop over medium-high heat.

2. Add the kernels: Once the oil is shimmering hot, add the popcorn kernels and immediately cover the pot with the lid.

3. Shake the pot: Gently shake the pot back and forth every 15-30 seconds to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.

4. Listen for popping: As the popcorn begins to pop, the sound will become more frequent and intense.

5. Add sugar and salt: Once the popping slows down considerably, remove the pot from the heat. Immediately add the sugar and salt to the pot and give it a good shake to evenly distribute the ingredients.

6. Let it cool: Cover the pot with the lid and let the popcorn cool for a few minutes. This will allow the sugar to melt and coat the popcorn.

7. Enjoy: Once the popcorn has cooled, carefully transfer it to a large bowl. Enjoy your homemade kettle corn!

Tips:

* For a sweeter kettle corn, you can increase the amount of sugar to 1/3 cup.

* If you want a more savory flavor, try adding a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder to the pot with the sugar and salt.

* If you're having trouble getting the sugar to evenly coat the popcorn, you can try adding a tablespoon of butter to the pot after the popcorn has popped.

* For a crunchier kettle corn, avoid over-cooking the popcorn.

Enjoy your homemade kettle corn! 🍿