Sugar Popcorn

Popcorn is sort of a tradition in the Powers family (and it goes back generations). The family has a recipe and a certain way of making this delicious popcorn, but I have never achieved it. Sandy and Aaron are the masters. (Perhaps I'll see if they'll share the family secret and I can post it.)

For now, I'll share another popcorn recipe. Much to my husband's dismay, I occasionally make a different kind of popcorn... sugar popcorn. It's not as "pure" and wonderful as the family recipe, but I enjoy it!

Ingredients 
Equal parts (usually 1/3 cup each) of each of the following ingredients:

• Canola oil (other types like coconut work well too) 
• Popcorn kernels (Walmart brand is ironically our favorite)
• Sugar
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. Pour oil in pan, and turn heat to medium high.
2. Drop 3 kernels in and wait for them to pop.
3. Once they pop, quickly pour sugar and popcorn kernels into the pan, and put the lid on. Fast!
4. Give the pan a shake every 30-45 seconds or so to keep the sugar from burning.
5. Popcorn should be done in a couple of minutes. Pull off heat when the popping slows.
6. Dump in a bowl and add a pinch of salt, then toss.
7. Enjoy the sticky, crunchy yumminess!