Kettle corn is a yummy snack that's made by popping special types of corn kernels in a large metal pot, called a kettle. The kettle has a lid on it and it sits on top of a big stove or over a fire. The kernels are heated inside the kettle and when they get hot enough, they explode and turn into fluffy pieces of popcorn.
But here's the special part: while the popcorn is still hot and in the kettle, sugar and salt are added to it. The sugar melts and mixes with the popcorn, making it sweet and crunchy, while the salt balances out the sweetness and gives the popcorn a yummy flavor.
After the sugar and salt are mixed in, the popcorn is scooped out of the kettle and put into a big bag or bucket to cool. Then people can grab a handful and munch on it while watching a movie or having a picnic.
So, kettle corn is like regular popcorn, but with a sweet and salty twist that makes it super tasty!