Kettle Corn

5 steps. Take it one step at a time.

1. 01

   Place the vegetable oil and 3 popcorn kernels

   Place the vegetable oil and 3 popcorn kernels in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Cover with a lid.

2. 02

   Once the 3 kernels pop, the oil is ready

   Once the 3 kernels pop, the oil is ready. Pour in the rest of the kernels and the sugar. Stir quickly to coat.

3. 03

   Cover the pot and shake constantly

   Cover the pot and shake constantly to keep the sugar and kernels moving. This prevents the sugar from burning while the corn pops.

   5 min
4. 04

   When the popping slows

   When the popping slows to 2-3 seconds between pops, remove the pot from the heat. Immediately pour the popcorn into a large bowl.

5. 05

   Sprinkle the salt

   Sprinkle the salt over the hot popcorn and toss well to combine. Let it cool for a few minutes as the sugar coating will harden and become crunchy.

   2 min