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Kettle Corn Recipe

The sweet and salty flavor of homemade kettle corn is hard to beat. This light and tasty snack is ready in only 10 minutes!!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings*
Calories: 132kcal
Author: Andrea

Equipment

  • Hand Crank Pot or Stock Pot

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

Using Hand Crank Pot

  • Heat oil over medium heat with 3 kernels in the pot .
  • When the kernels pop, add the remaining corn and sugar. Fit the lid on and turn the crank continuously until the popping stops.
  • Immediately pour into a large bowl and sprinkle 1/4-1/2 tsp salt evenly over everything. Stir with 2 spatulas or spoons to mix thoroughly and break up any clusters.

Using Large Stock Pot

  • Heat oil over medium heat with 3 kernels in the pot .
  • When the kernels pop, add the remaining corn and sugar. Stir everything together. Place a tight fitting lid on. Use protection to grip the handles and in case steam escapes (I use a kitchen towel to cover half of the lid and handles).
  • Wait 15 seconds then alternate 3-5 seconds of putting the pot on the burner and then picking the pot up and shaking it. Repeat until you no longer hear popping. Takes about 3 minutes.
  • Immediately pour into a large bowl and sprinkle 1/4-1/2 tsp salt evenly over everything. Stir with 2 spatulas or spoons to mix thoroughly and break up any clusters.

Notes

* A single serving based on 2.5 cups popped corn
Variations:
Add a sprinkle of cinnamon after the salt.
Use brown sugar instead of white.

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg