Who invented kettle korn

I was in one of those lines, and couldn't help but notice just how slowly each small batch took to pop - and equally how slow the line moved.

Years of exposure to the food business and equipment development gave me the insight to a golden business opportunity. I decided to pursue a more efficient and faster method to produce the sweet kettle popcorn, while maintaining the flavor in its purity, and to then test the market.

There are many tales about how and who started kettle corn - but now you know the true story. Order Kettle Corn online! During the cooking process, sugar gets added to the popcorn to balance sweetness and saltiness, making it such a craveable snack staple.

There has been some dispute about where the delicacy originally came from, with arguments for both Germanic and Dutch roots being the two most likely places. However, kettlecorn as we know it began to show up in the late s in the Colonial United States.

In the 18th century, European immigrants traveled to America with kettlecorn. The first historical reference of this popular product can be found amongst the diaries of Dutch Pennsylvania settlers. At the time, kettlecorn was produced both in Dutch ovens and cast iron kettles. Even back then, it was a popular treat at fairs and other festive occasions.

However, the Dutch used honey, rather than sugar, to sweeten the corn. Call us at Here's What's Popping! Posted in News By Alissa Merksamer. For Christmas I attached red bows and my 36 Jumbo size presents were wrapped! I enjoyed the season with no traffic or shopping stress, and everyone loved them. Please check you are a human. Recent Posts.