Kettle Corn

I love kettle corn, but often find it hard to make.  Tonight it came out PERFECT, so I want to record the details:

In a deep lidded pot add enough oil to thinly cover the bottom, and one popcorn kernel.
Heat on high until that kernel pops.
At this point add an equal volume of sugar as the oil and twice the volume of popcorn kernels.  Begin to stir immediately, still on high until popping becomes established (wait for 4-5 kernels to pop).
When this happens turn the heat to very low, cover the pot and shake rapidly until popping slows to <1 pop / 2 seconds.  Turn off the heat and shake for a few more seconds, then dump the kettle corn into a bowl and stir until the sugar mix dries (~1 min).  Sprinkle on salt.

enjoy.

P.S. I need to get back to taking photos before I eat things.