we got some popping corn on the cob from one of the farms a couple weeks ago, which i LOVE. pop corn is a seriously under appreciated snack. first of all, it does not have to come in a bag or be made in the microwave. its healthier, more fun, and more delicious made on the stove top.
it doesn’t have to be complicated. the first batch i made with a little olive oil and salt. delish.
i was craving sweet and salty this time, so i decided to try to make caramel corn.
caramel corn:
1/2 – 1 cup popping corn
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
salt
get a pot with a tight fitting lid. get the oil really hot. a good way to test it is to throw a kernel or two in the oil first, and once they pop, toss the rest in. when you put the corn in, add the brown sugar. and cover the pot. it’s VERY IMPORTANT not to let the contents sit still, or the sugar will burn, ruining everything and making a horrible mess. this means you’re gonna be shaking the pot for a few minutes, which tends to be noisy, so don’t do this in an apartment late at night or your neighbors might hate you. i used a (dry) kitchen towel to hold the lid on tight while i kept everything moving. when the popping slows to a halt, take it off the fire, pour into a bowl, and let cool. seriously, let it cool, i burnt the crap outta my lip with a molten piece. while it’s cooling, add a little salt, and stir it a couple times to break up the clumps. voila, delicious caramel corn.
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