JOE'S CORN O' THE KETTLE

Steps:

• In 10" castiron skillet on medium heat, pour enough oil to.
• a depth of 1/8". Heat until hot, but not smoking.
• Place one corn kernel in pan. If it starts to sizzle, then the
• popcorn kernels are ready to be placed in the skillet.
• Pour kernels, sugar and butter into skillet, stir then carefully move skillet back and forth over burner to distribute popcorn kernels and to avoid burning.
• Eventually, (usually about 5 minutes), the kernels will begin to pop. Cover and keep cooking and moving skillet back and forth. From time to time use a fork to stir the popcorn/sugar mixture. The last minute of cooking, increase heat to medium-high. Take skillet off heat promptly when the majority of kernels have popped. Remove skillet lid carefully.
• Place popped corn in a serving bowl. Set the old maids aside for me. Season with salt. Stir well.
• Serve.