Plain Popcorn Recipe

If you don't have a microwave (or microwave popcorn on hand), here is the old fashioned way to make popcorn. It uses hot oil, so be careful, but you can't beat the flavor - microwave popcorn just isn't as good!

Heat oil with 3 of the popcorn kernels in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat COVERED, until 1 or 2 kernels pop. Quickly add remaining popcorn, then cook, covered, shaking pan frequently, until kernels stop popping, about 3 minutes.