1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup popcorn kernels
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt

add 3 kernels corn to 1/4 cup oil and raise to med-high heat.
when 3 kernels pop, turn oven off and add the 1/2 cup of corn and 1/3 cup of sugar.  
whisk together until combined, 30 seconds or so.  return to med-high heat with 
lid on, shaking occasionally until popping stops.  season with salt when done