Absolutely! Heat about 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil or other high smoke point oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add a couple of corn kernels to the oil and cover with a lid--once they pop, the oil is hot enough. Add about 1/3 to 1/2 cup popcorn kernels and cover with the lid. Reduce the heat to medium-low and swirl the pan to coat the kernels. Continue to cook until there are one to two seconds in between pops.