Why Kettle Corn Sweet?

Along with oil and salt, sugar is added to the kettle and requires constant stirring to avoid burning the sugar. A little bit more work for a little sweeter treat! This is an easy one! Since kettle corn's recipe involves sugar, it is going to taste sweeter than it will salty.

Does kettle corn have to be sweet?

Salt: We'll use just a bit of salt because good kettle corn should be both sweet and salty.

Why does kettle corn taste different?

Traditionally made kettle corn is cooked in a large iron kettle that has been oiled. Once popped, the popcorn is tossed with salt and sugar for a very unique flavor. Popcorn on the other hand is made from a special variety of corn that has been grown to burst open and puff due to heat exposure.

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