The theme this week is street food! I’m super lucky to live in an area of the country that is super saturated with street eats. From people selling at the farmers market to carts and trucks on the street. I even review food trucks here!
So I was trying to think of something I see a lot of… that wasn’t something really expected. Every farmers market I’ve been to out here has a kettle corn guy. Every. Single. One. Seriously.
Fresh and hot it brings the crowds. But it’s so easy to make. You should try it! My version is sweet with a bit of salt. I think it needs it for balance. Go ahead and get a big pot out of the cupboard and try not to eat the whole batch.
Kettle Corn Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Add the vegetable oil to a large pot with a lid. Add 3 popcorn kernels to the oil and set at a medium-high heat.
- Once the 3 kernels have popped add the rest of the kernels and the sugar. Cover and shake the pan until the popping slows down, about 3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and toss with the salt. Pour into a large bowl and serve.
Bread on the Boulevard
- Bavarian Soft Pretzels from The Foodie Army Wife
- Pao de Queijo from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Gluten Free Focaccia di recco from No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
- Martabak (stuffed pancake or pan-fried bread)Â from The Urban Mrs
- Socca from Curious Cuisiniere
Hand-Held Savory Eats
- Carnitas Tortas from Cookin’ Mimi
- Schnitzelwecken {Schnitzel on a bun}Â from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Tortas de Milanesa (Pork Cutlet Sandwiches)Â from Juanita’s Cocina
- Waffle Cone Fried Chicken from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Feta Chicken Kabobs from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Beef Taquitos from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Chorizo, Chimichurri and Salsa Sandwiches from Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Falafel Pita Sandwich from Mama’s Blissful Bites
- Croque Monsieur from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Chicken and Chorizo Street Tacos from I Run For Wine
- Tandoori Chicken Wrap from Foxes Love Lemons
- SoCal Rolled Tacos from Webicurean
- Samosas from Soni’s Food
- Beef and Pork Empanadas from Magnolia Days
To-Go Containers
- NicaMales (Nicaraguan Street Food) from The Hand That Rocks The Ladle
- Currywurst mit Pommes from girlichef
- Arancinis from My cute bride
- Poutine from Noshing with the Nolands
- Tokyo University Potatoes from NinjaBaking.com
- Tacos de Carne Asada from Family Foodie
Sweets on the Streets
- Nutella Crepes from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Easy Apple Churros with Dulce de Leche from Daily Dish Recipes
- Kettle Corn from Killer Bunnies, Inc
- Hotteok from Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Funnel Cake 3 Ways from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Sweet Corn Tamale (Tamal Asado) from Basic N Delicious
- Pisang Goreng (Deep Fried Bananas) from Food Lust People Love
- Banana Nutella Swirl Gelato from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Grab a ThermosÂ
- Wine Pairing Recommendations For Global Street Food #SundaySupper from ENOFYLZ Wine Blog
Mixing sugar and salt together into popcorn is new to me. But your delicious looking popcorn has me sold on the idea =)
There is nothing better than seeing the kettle corn pop! The sweet smell makes me purchase a bag every time! Thank you for sharing!
Yummy, I love kettle corn! This sounds perfect.
p.s…if you want to find a farmer’s market w/out a kettle corn guy, come to mine 😉 You could come and be the kettle corn girl…
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That’s so crazy! A farmers market without kettlecorn? There’s always crazy lines too!
I am VERY afraid to have this in my house! I would eat the whole batch!!!! YUM!
Oh my gosh! I adore kettle corn! LOVE this recipe!
Oh yes, Kettlecorn is a must at any street fair. So good 🙂
Oh yes! Every farmer’s market and street fair I go to there is kettle corn and we gobble it right up!!
Bobbi *Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen*
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Another great pick for street food and one of my daughter’s favorite treats. We always get this when we go to the farmer’s!! She has braces on now and is so sad she can’t have it anymore. Well maybe just a couple pieces won’t hurt!!
I’ve always wanted to know how kettle corn was made! I love it! Thanks for sharing!
Sweet with a little salt is the perfect kettle corn, Shannon! I had no idea it was so easy to make though and I certainly would never have thought to throw the sugar in BEFORE the corn popped! I’ll be trying this soon. Thank you!
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Love Kettle Corn and yours with the sugar and salt sounds perfect!!
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I love kettle corn! This is amazing, thank you for posting!
Yum, I love kettle corn – especially in the fall, which will be here before we know it 🙂
I’ve never been brave enough to make kettle corn at home. I watched someone ruin a pan (and caught it on fire) so it has always made me hesitant. But I should put the fear aside and give it a try. It is so good after all.
Ooh! Warm kettle corn is the best! I like that you added some salt to round out the sweet. Delish!