Put the kettle to the metal and try to keep up because we are about to pop off on America’s favorite snack! Well, I don’t know if it’s America’s very favorite, but it’s definitely up there. I’m talking of course about popcorn, the snack that combines everyone’s favorite action, popping, with that food the corn kid from that meme loves, corn! There are countless varieties of popcorn: salty, plain, sweet… actually, those are pretty much the main ones. Today we’re focusing on the sweetest of sweets, the treat that intrigues us and beckons our noses to its booth at state fairs, kettle corn. Is kettle corn sweet? You bet kettle corn is sweet! We’ll also answer questions like why is kettle corn sweet? How is kettle corn made? And is kettle corn vegan? Sorry to keep all the vegans in suspense…stay tuned and read on!
Kettle corn is a variety of corn that was initially made in the kettle – people would oil a large iron kettle and cook the corn. Once the popcorn has popped, it is tossed with a sugar and salt mixture to give it a savory taste and distinct texture.
Is kettle corn vegan?
Kettle corn is just popcorn kernels, sugar, salt, and a neutral oil, usually vegetable. There is no butter called for in any type of kettle corn recipe. So, no dairy, no meat, and not even any palm oil means kettle corn is vegan. My cousin will sometimes eat a garbage bag of kettle corn and meatballs but that’s just a family thing.
What is kettle corn?
Kettle corn is a variety of popcorn that is seasoned and mixed with light colored refined sugar, salt, and oil, giving it a sweet flavor. Back in the day it was made in cast iron kettles, hence the name “kettle” corn. Why is kettle corn sweet? Because there’s sugar in there! Yes, there is sugar and salt, but the caramelized sugar in the recipe becomes the prominent flavor over the salty notes. Kettle corn is like the lovechild of regular popcorn and caramel corn. It gets a nice sugary, light brown caramelization, but doesn’t go fully to the sweet side, while also retaining some of its salty character.
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FAQ
What is kettle corn flavor?
What makes kettle corn taste different?
Where does kettle corn get its sweetness from?
Is kettle corn healthier than regular popcorn?
Does kettle corn taste sweet?
Contrary to popular belief, kettle corn is more than just sweet popcorn. While it does have a sweet coating, the flavor profile goes beyond sweetness. The unique combination of the caramelized sugar, salt, and the natural nuttiness of popcorn creates a complex taste experience.
What is the best substitute for sweet corn?
Substituting corn is difficult because there aren’t any foods that have similar properties. I will assume you are substituting it because you are trying to avoid the sugar in sweet corn. Even though they aren’t that similar a great substitute might be cauliflower, you can rice cauliflower and it might give you a similar texture to what you might get from corn. Quinoa can also be similar to corn, although it is smaller in size, but it might give you a similar texture to corn. These two options could be considered healthier than sweet corn.
Why is kettle corn so special?
Kettle corn is special because of the unique flavor and texture it takes on thanks to its unique cooking style. When you cook popcorn with sugar, the kernels become both sweet and salty. The sugar melts as they cook, creating a pleasant crust on each tender piece. There’s more though…
What is sweet kettle corn?
Sweet kettle corn is that happy medium between plain popcorn and caramel corn. It has a little bit of sugar (or maple syrup in this case) instead of a heavy sugar coating like store-bought caramel corn. So is kettle corn a healthy snack?