Homemade Kettle Corn in Minutes

[@Biokemist-o3k]

Thanks so much for this recipe. I am going ot use coconut oil. I had read many recipes for kettle corn and no one ever explained the three corn kernels thing. That is absolute brilliance. I will come back after I make the corn later today. I am so stoked to try this.. thanks again.

[@IWantToCook]

Sounds great and I’m stoked that you are stoked to make it 😀 One thing to know: If you are using unrefined or virgin coconut oil, it has a lower smoke point of 350 F (vs around 400 for regular, refined coconut oil). This should still work; just watch the kernels carefully and shake often so nothing burns. Hope you enjoy 🙌

[@Biokemist-o3k]

@@IWantToCook Thank you!! I have a bunch of stuff to do first but I should have time this afternoon.

[@Biokemist-o3k]

@@IWantToCook The first one was a burned mess!! I was way too hot at 3/4 on an electric stove.I put 1/4 cup of coconut oil in and waited for 3 kernels to pop and added the rest. After it popped I added 1/4 cup of sugar and a little salt while shaking. Turned out Great....Thank you!!

[@IWantToCook]

Really glad to hear this! Yes, the first time can be tricky, but now you know the temperament of doing this on your stove - and boy can electrics be tricky for an application like this. Well done! 🙌

[@Biokemist-o3k]

@@IWantToCook Thank you!! I am making some more this afternoon...

[@brucejohnstone4149]

This popcorn was the BEST! Thank you! I usually use an air blower for my popcorn. But, followed the instructions and the popcorn was DE-LI-CIOUS!!! Very addictive! Thank you, thank you!

[@IWantToCook]

Awesome! So glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@louisejanauys01]

I’m from Brazil and I hadn’t had kettle corn since I was an exchange student in the US, 14 years ago. This turned out to be perfect! Thank you 😊

[@IWantToCook]

Hey I’m thrilled to hear that! Thanks for watching and happy cooking 🙏

[@jeremybreneman4508]

This is how I’ve made popcorn since I was a kid. It’s so easy and I’m amazed how younger folks think popcorn comes from a bag in the microwave. 😂

[@IWantToCook]

Exactly! And that stuff from the microwave and smell awful, lol.

[@Enig_Mata]

I used to be so addicted to microwave popcorn until I learned to make popcorn on the stove. I've not had microwave popcorn in over 10 years and now I can not stand that chemical smell - just awful!

[@MonaLisa-sb8nl]

I made it on an electric range and it turned out perfectly! I'll definitely make it again!

[@IWantToCook]

Woohoo! Great job! Glad to hear 👍

[@dilligaf1009]

Wait... You made kettle corn at home...home on the range? Ill be here all week. Thank you.

[@blanca3543]

Thanks for the tutorial! We'll try this over the holidays

[@IWantToCook]

Thanks! Hope you enjoy it 😋

[@Rollwithit699]

Love that beautiful All-Clad pot! I loved your thrift store video and I too have found great cookware deals there, not quite as lucky as you've been Great popcorn recipe too. I'll try this method for sure. 👍

[@IWantToCook]

Thank you! I hope you enjoy it :)

[@kisawilliams5644]

Thanks for doing this easy tutorial!

[@IWantToCook]

Thanks for watching!

[@MM-sl9iy]

Just started making this. My family and I have always been fans of kettle corn. Now I can make it for much cheaper. Simple and Great recipe!

[@IWantToCook]

Fantastic! Enjoy :-)

[@Enig_Mata]

I use my Whirley-pop for kettle popcorn and I have to be careful or it burns. I'll have to try your way. Thanks for sharing.

[@donnafrangona7590]

Greetings from Pittsburgh Pa. I'm going to try this

[@IWantToCook]

Hello from Southern California! Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy the kettle corn! 👍

[@rachellebrooke4614]

Just tried your recipe and it was delicious

[@IWantToCook]

Yay! So glad to hear 👍

[@mishaa7263]

this is perfect and right to the point thank you it turned out so good

[@IWantToCook]

Yay! Glad to hear 😃

[@WhatTheEffIsReallyGoingOn]

Stir the oil, sugar and popcorn before you put the lid on

[@cnrangel]

Perfect! Thank you so much.

[@IWantToCook]

Thanks for watching and happy cooking 🙏

[@drift4647]

How would you get the brown caramel color as you would when getting a bag from the fall festivals. Got some this weekend and it was deliciously brown and chewy while still hot, yet crisp when it cooled.

[@IWantToCook]

You could try using brown sugar. Its molasses content that makes the sugar brown can also give a caramel color and flavor to the corn. The tricky thing is to make sure the sugar doesn’t burn. It’s a very fine line, so keep a close eye on it and maybe even cook outside if able (a side burner on a bbq grill works great) to prevent smoking up the house. Cheers!

[@RalphJrTrozzo]

Did it tonight as a snack. It's absolutely amazing. Thank you for the help. We finished the bowl. 😂 BTW electric stove worked perfectly.

[@IWantToCook]

Excellent! Glad to hear and way to go 🙌

[@margaretunderwood6835]

Love this recipe. After it cools, im going to put on cookie sheets and drizzle white and dark chocolate over and see if that turns out like i buy at the store.

[@IWantToCook]

That sounds delicious! 😋

[@P9ercent]

Instructions unclear my popcorn looks like smokers lung

[@bryanmeyer606]

I made kettle corn for the first time on our glass top stove... I used my biggest Calphalon pot with a double vented (2 holes) lid to allow steam to escape! Wasn't chewy @ ALL!! NO ISSUES!!! IT DIDN'T BURN!! I was nervous only cuz of the sugar... I'v made popcorn 100s of times... Easy peasy!! Same process as regular popcorn!!

[@IWantToCook]

Glad to hear! Way to go 🙌

[@ernieclapton2226]

so glad to hear someone mention the steam. It trips a lot of people up.

[@robertknight4672]

Should work fine on most electric ranges but I have heard with induction the burners often turn off when you lift the pan off.

[@IWantToCook]

Indeed. Another viewer recently mentioned difficulty trying this on an induction stove, and I suspect the on-off nature makes it quite tricky.

[@TexasEngineer]

I am using an electric ceramic top stove. The first batch was burnt on the bottom. There was thermal run-a-way. The sugar burnt after the pop corn finished and the pan was removed from the heat. The corn would not shake because the sugar stuck the corn together. It could be too big of a pot. 7.5 qt, not enough oil, or too much heat. I think I will try the next batch outside on the propane burner on my gas grill.

[@IWantToCook]

Good idea on trying outside. In fact, that’s the initial way I did mine while researching and prepping for this video: outside on a propane stove. I hope that way works better for you. It takes some experimenting, but I’m sure you find success. Enjoy!

[@TexasEngineer]

@@IWantToCook Kettle Corn is very tricky to keep the heat low so you don’t burn the sugar but hot enough to pop. The heat in the pan can continue to burn the sugar and the surgar sticks the corn together so shaking does not help. This process is not as easy as you made it look. It will take a lot more burnt batches before the process is learned. A gas fire is much more forgiving and the heat from a ceramic top can be overwhelming for the novice. At least outside will keep the smoke where it belongs. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@thecasualfly]

Just made this with mushroom popcorn..so good

[@IWantToCook]

Great to hear! 🙌

[@KatarinaS.]

Whats mushroom popcorn?

[@thecasualfly]

@@KatarinaS. different type of kernel that pops a bigger solid round popcorn.. great for kettle corn.. probably my favorite.

[@KatarinaS.]

@thecasualfly oh, ok, I actually think I've heard of that. Where do you buy it? Do regular stores carry it or maybe a community food co-op?

[@KatarinaS.]

@@thecasualfly is it hull-less?

[@TheKippykangaroo]

cooked on electric range turned out *PERFECT*

[@IWantToCook]

Glad to hear! Way to go! 🙌

[@kathrynrobbins2237]

Thank You My Kettle Corn Came out Excellent

[@IWantToCook]

Glad to hear! Way to go 🙌

[@allanpritchett3578]

my family loves kettle corn but our main local supplier(wonderful kettle corn) is retiring so I’m going to try this!

[@IWantToCook]

Hope you enjoy!

[@rhythmyr]

If you doubled the popcorn amount, would you also double the sugar?

[@IWantToCook]

Yes, that should work, but go slow and don’t do it all at once to prevent scorching.

[@rhythmyr]

@ thank you 😀

[@TheEMC99]

Always looked forward to the Yesteryear Festival because they had that awesome authentic kettle corn. Only thing I'd say is it drove me crazy that you didn't immediately pour it into a bowl to stop the cooking. I noticed just a few seconds too long on the heat make it less palatable and ever closer to just plain burnt. 😂 Like garlic creeping past "lightly browned".

[@IWantToCook]

Yep, I probably should have done that in the video. When regularly making (and not filming, lol), it goes into a big bowl.

[@lucastrancooper3165]

So funny when he said god forbid a microwave 😂😂😂

[@carolineleng313]

I tried making kettle popcorn on induction stove and both ended with burnt bottom. Can you advise what I could have done wrong?

[@IWantToCook]

Oof. Sorry to hear. So many variables using an electric stove for this, and even more with induction. I think the particularly tricky thing with induction for this recipe is that it requires consistent lifting of the pan, which constantly disrupts the induction process. My best advice is to use a lower setting and try keeping the pan on heat as much as possible yet still use steady mixing and storing of the corn. Best of luck!

[@kaym.2854]

Love this recipe! Can I substitute butter for oil or is that a stretch?

[@IWantToCook]

I think the butter might get too hot and burn, as it has a lower smoke point than oil. Clarified butter or ghee might work, but due to the high cooking temperatures I would advise not using butter until possibly coating the popcorn with it before serving. Enjoy!

[@kaym.2854]

@@IWantToCook Thanks a lot! Really appreciate the advice!

[@da900smoove1]

my dad would add dash of cinnamon with the sugar

[@IWantToCook]

Yum!

[@oldegoatee8450]

Could I use butter instead of vegetable oil?

[@IWantToCook]

I’d hesitate on that as the butter might burn due to its low smoke point. However, clarified butter might work as it can take higher temps. If you’ve never made clarified butter before, it’s quite easy. Here is my video on that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWOldnuIa8yaq8U

[@TylerFishon-j6d]

It work perfect on electric stove

[@IWantToCook]

Excellent! Way to go 🙌

[@shelbyfavero]

1/2 cup popcorn 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup veggie oil Salt (doesn’t say how much)

[@IWantToCook]

To your liking. Maybe start with 1/2 teaspoon, and you can always add more later.

[@johncollins4046]

Can confirm. Works on electric stove.

[@IWantToCook]

Excellent! 🙌

[@MisstaMan]

I tried it on induction stove. set to 7 out of 10... guessing its medium high .... the sugar burnet on the popcorn like crazy... one for the bin this time.

[@IWantToCook]

Ugh. Sorry to hear. It can definitely be a trial-and-error process. And i imagine induction brings its own challenges with this particular recipe.

[@danielsebag1759]

Somehow mine got stuck to each other with the sugar in it maybe I should put it afterwards when they popped ?

[@IWantToCook]

Yeah, I’d try that and/or possibly a little lower heat. It takes some experimentation but is worth it. 👍

[@danielsebag1759]

@@IWantToCook i put icing sugar once it popped and was very good fluffy and not sticking but will try again your way

[@gritskennedy5007]

That steam from the lid being closed will make the corn stale chewy texture.

[@apocalypse9347]

Superb video! Vegetable/seeds oils are toxic. Even the top olive oils are now being found to be cut with these toxic oils. Best options are coconut oil or tallow, ghee, or butter from 100% grass fed cows. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Peace and blessings 🙏

[@IWantToCook]

Thanks for watching. All my best to you!

[@robin472]

You are correct, vegetable oils are toxic, many KZbin videos can be found explaining why we need to avoid them for long-term good health

[@garrykniffen1461]

And the corn, and dairy cow feed for the butter you buy (yes, grass fed cattle is fed corn too) is most likely GMO.

[@apocalypse9347]

@@garrykniffen1461 I’m fortunate enough to live less than a hour from white oak pastures. Will Harrison is passionate about everything especially his livestock. Here’s a short clip of Will Harris: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y16Xqn5-jN2dgJIsi=vPhga_E8Eln1e179

[@justwatch902]

Brown sugar and coconut oil replace by white sugar and veg oil will this give me the same result?

[@IWantToCook]

I wouldn’t do the coconut oil because it has a pretty low smoke point. That’s when the oil gets so hot it starts to break down and smoke.

[@mrsc5053]

I would go with avocado oil, it has a higher smoke point. And brown sugar is just white sugar mixed with molasses, so I'm not sure I would do that because the molasses will probably burn more easily than the sugar.

[@slyoj1086]

I use coconut oil. It works great.

[@aldonapolitano5979]

Did it burn on the bottom?

[@IWantToCook]

No, not for me. The jostling prevented that.

[@aldonapolitano5979]

I tried it and it worked well. We ate 2 batches!

[@IWantToCook]

Wonderful! Way to go 🙌

[@amphitrichous]

I've made kettle corn a lot and I would be shocked if it wasn't burned. I'm watching these videos to get ideas for how to prevent burning. When you stopped and just left it to sit there I'm anxious thinking "take it off and dump it quickly!" It becomes a giant clump of burned sugar and popcorn if you don't immediately dump and shake it. I'm wondering if that's why you didn't show it. Also, if you don't wipe it out in, like 20 seconds, it's a huge pain to scrub.

[@aldonapolitano5979]

@amphitrichous I'm with you on the turn over. I used the stainless pot that we've had for over 40 years and did mightily burn hyper-clump my first 2 batches. It wasn't hard to clean when I soaked the pot in hot water. Most of the mess is sugar, which is water soluble. That's what worked for me.

[@mikeking7582]

I'm thinking this would work good in a WOK

[@IWantToCook]

Yes! As long as you have a lid, I think that would work great. 👍

[@mikeking7582]

@@IWantToCook gonna try that today

[@ColocasiaCorm]

How does the sugar not burn and stick to the bottom

[@IWantToCook]

That’s where the shaking and lifting off the flame helps to prevent burning. It takes practice and you’ll have to watch for such burning, but the results are worth it. Maybe even try without the sugar the first few times if you’re concerned about it. Cheers!

[@jonathanhumphrey4143]

Magic

[@Clairbear1222]

I tried this yesterday and the sugar burnt on the bottom of my pan, lol. It's soaking now. I used coconut oil but also coconut sugar and maybe that is why it burnt? The coconut sugar? I am determined to try again. It's so expensive in the store.

[@IWantToCook]

I’ve never worked with coconut sugar, but yes, perhaps that was the culprit. If you have access to granulated white sugar, I would suggest that. Cheers!

[@Clairbear1222]

@@IWantToCook I do have regular sugar and I am going to give it another whack today. I have a big bag of Non GMO kernels so I have plenty of popcorn to go around. I usually buy the kettle corn at Walmart in the snack aisle and that's non gmo but getting too pricey. ...I did read that coconut sugar has a lower burn point, smh.

[@Clairbear1222]

@@IWantToCook I JUST redid it with regular sugar and I aced it!!! Ty!

[@IWantToCook]

Fantastic! Way to go. 🙌🙌

[@Clairbear1222]

@@IWantToCook Yeppers!!! Ty!!!

[@maxbeecher4962]

I don’t know what I’m doing wrong from the rest of you but I followed this exactly 3 seperate times on an electric stove and every time by the time the popcorn is finished popping the sugar is burnt, I don’t know if this comments section is just an echo chamber of positive comments but I have followed 3 separate recipes including this one and every time they Burned my shit, I wasted much time. Thank you

[@IWantToCook]

Sorry to hear. If you decide on a fourth round, maybe try a smaller batch and less sugar.

[@davidgoodrich9771]

I have had experience with some electric stoves (especially the glass top kinds). Some of them just absolutely crank heat momentarily and burn sugar. Some stoves are just crap. Maybe give it a shot with a heavy bottom pot, but candy making is not good at all on some electric stoves.

[@fur_baby_mama]

I started making this years ago, it took a lot of trial and error to get it right. I use these same ingredients except I add a pinch of cinnamon to my sugar before adding it to the pot. I have an electric stove, I use the large burner and set it halfway between 6 & 7. Once it’s ready and all ingredients are added I put the lid on and I do not stop moving that pot. I lift it and shake, I move it in circles on the burner etc but I never just let sit it on there still. That sugar can go from perfect to ruined in less than a second. I don’t wait for the popping to stop before taking it off the heat. When it starts to sound like it’s slowing down then I take it off the heat and pour it immediately into a large bowl or onto a large cookie sheet. Then toss it around until it starts to cool. I hope this helps!

[@BigDan-c7r]

Cook it in sugar and oil

[@jimmym841]

How about some butter

[@IWantToCook]

Absolutely. My recommendation is to melt it and then drizzle and toss before serving.

[@breezer1158]

Absolutely not working for me. I’ve failed 3x. Sugar burns and it’s ruined.

[@IWantToCook]

Oof! Sorry to hear. Wish I could be there in person or virtually to help.

[@ClemensMerry-v1q]

Giles View

[@paganraimi]

Ive never in my 50+ years seen anyone take the pan off the burner when shaking made me nervous

[@Mason_deadcenter]

It was a complete fail

[@IWantToCook]

Ah, sorry to hear. I hope the next attempt is more successful. Maybe try lower heat if scorching was an issue.

[@Mason_deadcenter]

@@IWantToCook I’m not trying it again

[@Mason_deadcenter]

@@IWantToCook horrible recipe

[@IWantToCook]

That’s unfortunate it didn’t work for ya. Others have reported better results. Hopefully your experience was an anomaly.

[@monalisa4007]

you are slow and make me nervous..! Empty the pan!