It says if you use brown sugar, it will taste like caramel corn, if you use white sugar, it will taste like popcorn balls. I tried it with white sugar.
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup kernels *I would try a little less kernels next time, because I had a lot of unpopped kernels in the bowl and if you cook it too long the sugar will caramelize and burn. This could be because of pot size. My popcorn pot may be smaller than most, and so I would need fewer kernels. A good rule of thumb my Dad taught me was "just enough kernels to cover the bottom." Also, this recipe didn't call for salt. To get the real "kettle corn" taste, you will want to add a little salt. Some people like to add it with the sugar, others sprinkle it over the popcorn when it is done. I sprinkled it over the popped popcorn. Next time I may try mixing it in.
Heat oil in pot on medium-high and add 2-3 kernels. When they pop, add sugar and stir it in well. Add remaining kernels. Put lid on and constantly shake and swirl pot around to keep the sugar from burning while the corn pops. When you can count about 3-4 seconds in between pops immediately dump into a bowl and stir it all around real good to mix the sugar before it hardens. Sprinkle on salt and enjoy! This stuff is good! I almost ate a whole bowl of it myself! The boys love it too!
And it could be that if you put the sugar and oil in together, heat it and then add the kernels, it might not turn out so well. Just sayin'
ReplyDeleteI make this often when all my family is home. They love it. The only thing I do different is I put the oil,sugar and salt together heat it up a little before adding the popcorn kernels. It really is so...yummy. (Make different flavors add Wyler's soft drink mix ..makes the popcorn so pretty in color as well. Kids love it!
ReplyDeleteKettle corn is so yummy!
ReplyDeleteKettle corn is so yummy!
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