17 Reviews of Old Fashioned Kettle Corn

From: Shannon 24

On Oct 1, 2007

What a great recipe! I burnt a few of the kernels, but overall it turned out great! Next time, I will add the salt and sugar just when the first piece pops. I think it is too sludgy otherwise and that is why it burnt. I will also add more salt. Thanks for posting!

From: Chilicat

On Jan 13, 2007

The stovetop crank popper (whirypop, detonator, etc.) makes this recipe a no-brainer. I use a little less oil, but otherwise follow the recipe exactly as written. The amount of salt is just enough for me (although DH tells me I should add a little more). I do my kettle corn at medium-high heat and haven't gotten a single scorched kernel yet. This is great stuff!

From: cook doc

On Dec 28, 2008

wow - fabulous. No need for stove top popper. I used my non-stick wok and it was perfect. Just shook it over the flame. Also added a shake of cayenne pepper when adding salt and sugar for a little kick. Wonderful

From: LonghornMama

On Dec 10, 2006

So wonderful and so easy! I used expeller-pressed canola oil in my stovetop crank popper (one little gadget that is well worth the storage space)and added the sugar after the first kernel popped. Perfectly popped and crunchy, and perfectly coated with just the right amount of sweetness. The whole family loved it! As easy as the microwave stuff, but SO much better tasting and healthier. Thanks, Kitten, for sharing the recipe!

From: windy_moon

On Feb 17, 2007

Divine. Just got a Whirley Pop Popper and followed a reviewer's advice to add the sugar as the first kernel popped. Came out great. This is nice and light. Thanks!

From: Girle

On Feb 20, 2008

Yummy with a Capital Y! Thank you Kittencal for another WONDERFUL recipe! Used an old-fashioned "whirly" popper to make. Cut oil (Canola) down to 1/8 c. and waited for a single kernel of corn to pop before adding 1/2c. corn, 1/4 c. sugar, and 1/4 t. white salt. Perfection! My family thinks I'm a hero for bringing the Kettle Corn taste formerly reserved for fairs into our home! And I'm happy 'cause it's an easy to make, healthy snack!

From: Bayhill

On Oct 24, 2008

Delicious! My family loves kettle corn and I am thrilled to be able to finally make it at home. This recipe has the perfect proportion of sugar/ salt ( I used table salt), that my family prefers. I made this in my Whirly Pop stovetop popcorn popper and didn't have a single burnt kernel. I preheated my electric stove to the mark on the dial between "medium" and "med-high". I added the oil and popcorn to the pan and put it on the burner; I stirred "slowly" constantly. Once the 1st kernel popped, I added the sugar and salt all at once. I then stirred "fast" constantly. When the popping slowed, I removed the pan from the heat. Thanks for a fabulous recipe...it is definitely a keeper! Made for Zaar Stars tag game

From: tecrz

On Mar 17, 2008

Perfect! No adjustments needed! I used a stovetop popper too, which worked great. I just made sure to crank it from the beginning instead of waiting for it to start popping. I am so addicted.

From: MechanicalJen

On Jan 31, 2008

Thanks Kittencal! Much cheaper and tastier than what you can buy in the microwavable bags!

From: Born2cook

On Nov 29, 2006

THANKS so much for a fabulous recipe - who would know it's so easy. I've got an old fashioned hand crank popper so this was very easy. We did salt it for a sweet & salty contrast. Thanks for the keeper.