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Classic Homemade Kettle Corn Recipe

Kettle corn is a timeless sweet-and-salty snack that brings county fair magic straight to your kitchen in just three simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: U.S.
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup popcorn kernels
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Place a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.
  2. Once the oil is shimmering, sprinkle in three popcorn kernels and cover. When they pop, you know the oil is hot enough.
  3. Remove the three kernels, then pour in the sugar and remaining popcorn kernels; stir quickly to coat.
  4. Cover the pot and gently shake it back and forth over the burner to prevent burning.
  5. Once the popping slows to 2–3 seconds between pops, remove from heat and immediately transfer the popcorn to a large bowl.
  6. Sprinkle with salt, toss lightly, and serve while warm and crisp.
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