Kettle Popcorn

Kettle popcorn is an old-fashioned treat, often bought at a fair or carnival. But you can easily make your own for just a fraction of the cost, and you can have it as often as you like.

Ingredients

1/4 c. vegetable oil, or coconut oil
1/2 c. popcorn kernels
1/4 c. white sugar or brown sugar
salt

Directions

In a large pot that has a lid, or a whirly pop stovetop popper, heat the oil over medium heat.

Add 3 kernels in the hot oil. Wait until those 3 kernel pop before adding in the rest of the popcorn and the sugar. Wait 30 seconds so all the kernels come up to temperature. 

Cover and start shaking the pot constantly.  Or if you have a whirly pop, cover, stir and shake the popper as directed. Continue shaking or stirring the pot until the popping has slowed to 1 pop every 2 seconds.  Remove from heat, but continue to shake or stir until the popping stops. 

Immediately pour the popcorn into a large bowl and allow the popcorn to cool before eating. The sugar on the popcorn is very hot and you could burn your fingers. 

Season with salt to taste if desired and shake or stir to mix in.  

Notes

You can use brown sugar or half confectioners sugar to half white or brown sugar. 

If you want more buttery flavor, melt some butter and drizzle it over the popped corn while it is till hot.  Shake or stir to distribute evenly.