Kettle Corn

I just had kettle corn for the very first time. OMG! I always saw kettle corn at fairs and thought- what a waste of money... I'm going to go for the cotton candy or something... it is just popcorn... HA! Today I went to a fair and it was slim pickins for the food but they had kettle corn. My stomach was a little uneasy and I wanted something dry to snack on. I figured buying a small bag would be a good idea, I pop plain popcorn all the time at home. Well, all I can say was I bought this kettle corn and we (meaning my entire family) couldn't stop eating it. We were still stuffing our faces with it and we decided to buy a large bag to bring home with us. I have it in the closet (for now- ha ha ha) but I can't help but think- I MUST MAKE THIS STUFF! There has to be a super delicious DIY recipe for kettle corn and I think I'm determined to find out how.

I know it's not on the exact subject BUT a very good friend of mine (and her mother) make AWESOME Caramel Corn... She was so generous to give me the recipe, but I've been too lazy to make it at home :P But, seriously- it is REALLY good stuff! :)

With every fiber of my being I am going to try to hold off on eating the kettle corn until my husband gets home but I must find out a DIY way to make kettle corn! Any suggestions?? diycookingnation@yahoo.com

If I find anything I will post it here! ;)

BTW- Kettle corn is popcorn mixed with sugar and salt... Caramel Corn has more of an even dark caramelized sugar that is like cracker jack popcorn... Kettle corn is lighter- Caramel Corn is more like candy


7-23-12 UPDATE- So, I have pulled up a few recipes and today I figured I'd give one a try. http://tipbusters.com/2012/microwave-kettle-corn-in-a-brown-paper-bag/ Failed, in every way. The bottom kernels burned... Nothing tasted really salty or sweet enough. I have a few other recipes to try... sigh. I still have the large bag of kettle corn that we really like. I sadly tried it afterwards... not even close yet...