If this image gets your taste buds going, I'm about to change your world. Yes, big statement, but so true!
OK, let's back up.
A few months ago, I was at my girl Sarah's house. We were hanging out in her studio chatting about fabric, illustration, art, kids, boys - you know, girl talk. Her darling husband Ken came downstairs and place his hands on Sarah's shoulders (making me miss my husband because he does the same thing) and asked if we were in need of some Kettle Corn. Yes please.
What he brought down was not what I had previously experience as kettle corn! It was something beyond, something insanely taste bud explosive. I raced home and started mastering the recipe.
Welll.. the other night I really wanted some, but didn't feel like washing the pot and doing the hand shake dance jig over the stove top to keep it from burning. I vaguely wondered if this was achievable in the microwave.
It IS.
So, now - let me make a statement here. Sarah and Ken's popcorn rocks. I love it and will still make it. There is something very fullfilling about popping popcorn over the stove, old school style. But do give this a try. It's just as good, and a bit safer. (Ken has a popcorn kernel scar on his neck.) So for when the kids are around and we're in a hurry to watch a Friday night movie, this is the method I'll use. If the kids are tucked away in bed and Dustin & I want a treat, it'll probably be old school - stove top popcorn time.
A note about the above picture. I initially tried this out in a large plastic container and it is a definite no-go.
This is not good eats. (That globular mess is melted plastic.)
This method worked much better..
The recipe is over on my sidebar, ready for download. Or just click here.
OH, and I haven't tried it, but I'm sure you could omit the sugar for a traditional popcorn if that is how your taste buds are inclined.
Enjoy!
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yum :-)
Posted by: Amber | February 16, 2011 at 12:27 PM
So great! I'll have to try it! We bought a stovetop popper, and now there's no mess:) But you'll have to come over and try it:)
Posted by: sarah jane | February 16, 2011 at 01:30 PM
Stovetop popper?? Do share!
Posted by: Sandi Henderson | February 16, 2011 at 01:32 PM
Okay, just made it, but I think I killed my bowl! Lol!It's really delicious though! : )
Posted by: @McafeeCyberMom | February 16, 2011 at 02:17 PM
Uh oh! Did you use a glass bowl? Ive found that works best. :)
Sandi
Posted by: Sandi Henderson | February 16, 2011 at 02:48 PM
Sounds and looks delicious but one question from an Australian - what is Kettle Corn? Is it simply a brand name or has the popcorn been treated in some way?
I once tried cooking popcorn in the microwave and ruined an expensive plastic bowl in the process. I now have a Pop Corn machine. You dump the popping corn in the machine, place the lid/shute on top and turn it on. Hot air whirs it all around cooks the popcorn and it starts flying out the shute.
But I want to try your scrumptious pop corn. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Posted by: Christine | February 16, 2011 at 02:48 PM
OH! Kettle corn is fabulous! It has some sugar in the mix, so it is slightly sweet, slightly salty. You can usually only get it at amusement parks and fairs or in the microwave popcorn section.
Sandi
Posted by: Sandi Henderson | February 16, 2011 at 02:51 PM
Sandi,
Bed Bath and Beyond sells stovetop popcorn makers. They have their own stirrer.
The Other Sandi ;)
Posted by: sandi | February 16, 2011 at 04:32 PM
I make regular popcorn in the microwave all the time with a glass bowl and a clean dish towel over the top to keep the kernels in. I've never tried it with sugar but I will now! I use that stovetop spinny contraption when I make kettle corn but it really is a pain to clean so this is definitely worth a try! Thanks for posting your recipe! :)
Posted by: Erin | February 16, 2011 at 05:22 PM
This looks absolutely delicious! I have to try it right now!!!
Posted by: Lisa | February 16, 2011 at 08:19 PM
Here's the link to the stovetop popper: http://www.amazon.com/Wabash-Valley-Farms-25008-Whirley-Pop/dp/B00004SU35
But thanks Sandi for doing a microwave version! how great!
Posted by: sarah jane | February 18, 2011 at 08:21 AM
YAY!! SOOOOO YUMMY!! We used to be friends with a family that made theirs in the microwave like this. But their bowl was some kinda of plastic, which my mom is totally against. It was just regular popcorn and not kettle corn. I tried it and it tastes so good! I just added some extra salt instead of sugar. Oh....and DEFINITLY make sure your bowl is microwave safe. I just cracked (into like 15 pieces) my mom's late grandma's pyrex bowl. :'(
Posted by: Rachel | February 18, 2011 at 07:02 PM
It's fun.Very worth to read.
Posted by: Red Sole Shoes | May 31, 2011 at 11:38 PM
WA,Quite a good Kettle Corn.Love it very much
Posted by: Custom People portrait | August 24, 2011 at 06:15 AM
Just tried to make this corn, hey, just WOW!
So tasty, should recommend to the theater on how to make popcorn!
Posted by: בניית אתרים | October 06, 2011 at 09:15 PM