How to Make Kettle Corn

Step 2 Let's Get Popping

Put the popcorn in the pot. There should be just enough to cover the bottom in a single layer. Next pour in the olive oil. There should only be enough to barely cover all of the popcorn. Then you turn on the heat. This step is the hardest to get just right. I set my stove halfway between the medium and high settings. If you set the heat too high, you will burn the sugar before the popcorn pops. If you don't have enough heat, the popcorn just won't pop. You may have to experiment with different settings before you find the one that is just right for your stove.