Homemade Kettle Corn Seasoning Recipe
This Homemade Kettle Corn Seasoning recipe lets you create the perfect sweet and salty popcorn treat right on your stovetop in just 10 minutes. Using simple ingredients like mushroom popcorn kernels, sugar, oil, and sea salt, you can enjoy freshly popped kettle corn with a deliciously caramelized coating, ideal for movie nights or snack time.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn
- ½ cup mushroom popcorn kernels
Seasoning
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½–1 tsp sea salt (to taste)
Oil
- ¼ cup neutral flavored cooking oil (canola, vegetable, or avocado oil)
Instructions
- Heat oil and test kernels: Place the oil and 3 popcorn kernels in a large, wide, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add half the sugar and cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil. Shake the pan frequently to prevent the sugar from burning as the oil heats.
- Pop test kernels and add remaining ingredients: Once the test kernels pop, remove the lid carefully. Add the remaining popcorn kernels, remaining sugar, and sea salt to the pan.
- Pop the popcorn: Cover the pan again and return to heat. Shake the pan constantly and vigorously for 3-4 minutes, allowing the popcorn to pop fully and the sugar to caramelize on the kernels.
- Finish and serve: When popping slows to about 2 seconds between pops, remove the pan from the heat. Quickly remove the lid and transfer the popcorn to a large bowl to prevent burning. Stir occasionally to break up clumps and discard any unpopped or over-caramelized kernels. Optionally, season with your favorite extra flavorings.
Notes
- Use a heavy-bottomed pan to ensure even heat distribution and prevent burning.
- Shaking the pan constantly is essential to avoid sugar burning and to evenly coat the popcorn.
- Adjust the amount of sea salt according to your taste preference.
- For a twist, you can experiment with additional seasonings like cinnamon, nutmeg, or vanilla extract after popping.
- Be cautious when removing the lid as hot steam and sugar can cause burns.
Keywords: kettle corn, homemade popcorn seasoning, sweet and salty popcorn, stovetop popcorn, caramel popcorn
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