Step 1

Preheat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the popcorn and close the lid.

Step 2

Once you hear the first pop, lift the lid and mix in the sugar. Then, put the lid back on and shake the pot constantly to keep the sugar from burning.

Step 3

Once the popping slows down to 1 in 2 seconds, turn off the heat. Continue shaking the pot until all the popping stops.

Step 4

Pour the popcorn into a large bowl and let it cool for 5 minutes, stirring frequently to break down large clusters.