Kettle Corn

Summer is here. Not sure if I've mentioned that before, but yes, summer, indeed, is here. *sighhhhh* 


Ok, ok, you already know how much I love summer so I won't continue on endlessly, but there really is something I haven't mentioned before about the perks of summer. The Drive-In. Remember going to the Drive-In when you were little? There is something magical about being able to sit in your car or lawn chairs or in the bed of your truck, cozy up with a blanket and eat all the treats and goodies that you didn't have to sneak in, while watching a new movie.Well, I fell in love with the Drive-In all over again this weekend. My family and I met up with some friends of ours and had good 'ol time at the Drive-In.

I made some of this Kettle Corn for my husband and I and it was sooo good. I really should have doubled the recipe. Note taken. Awesome balance between sweet and salty. Love it. And could this snack be any easier to make?? Soo simple, it's the perfect option for movie night at home too.

Now I have to admit I've never popped popcorn in a pot before. I sat there and kind of marveled at all the popping going on in the pot, under the lid. I thought it was pretty rad actually.

Homemade Kettle Corn

taken from Joy the Baker

makes 8-10 cups

1/2 cup popcorn kernels
1/4 cup vegetable or grapeseed oil
3 tablespoons sugar
Salt to taste.  I think I used between 1/2 and 1 teaspoon.

Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat.  Make sure that it’s a pan that you can easily lift and shake in the air.  Yea… you’ll also want to have two pot holders on hand.

Once the oil is hot, pour in the popcorn, sprinkle sugar on top and cover.

It will take a few minutes for the first pops, but once the popcorn starts popping, shake continuously until the popcorn is popped. This means that, once the popcorn really starts going, you’ll want to grab the pot with your pot holders, securing the lid, and shake the pot above the flame of the stove for a few seconds, return to the heat, and repeat this process several times throughout the popping process. This will prevent the popcorn from sticking to the bottom of the pan and burning.

Transfer to a serving bowl and salt lightly. Mix with a big spoon. The sugar will still be hot, and the popcorn may be sticky. Don’t burn your hands on hot sugar.  The popcorn will dry as it cools.