Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of oil to a large pot with a lid
Heat the oil over medium heat
Add 2 to 3 popcorn kernels to the pot
Cover the pot and wait for the test kernels to pop
Add enough popcorn kernels to make a single layer in the pot
Cover the pot again, leaving the lid slightly ajar
Shake the pot gently every few seconds
Remove the pot from heat when popping slows to 2 to 3 seconds between pops
Pour the popcorn into a bowl
Add salt or seasoning if desired