How do you pop popcorn in a pot?

- A large pot with a lid

- Popcorn kernels

- Cooking oil

- Salt (optional)

1. Heat the oil in the pot. Add enough oil to cover the bottom of the pot. Heat the oil over medium heat until it is shimmering.

2. Add the popcorn kernels. Add the popcorn kernels to the pot. Shake the pot to evenly distribute the kernels.

3. Cover the pot and wait. Cover the pot and wait for the popcorn to start popping. This may take a few minutes.

4. Shake the pot occasionally. Shake the pot occasionally to prevent the popcorn from burning.

5. Remove the pot from the heat when the popping slows down. When the popping slows down to a few seconds between pops, remove the pot from the heat.

6. Season the popcorn. Add salt or other seasonings to the popcorn, if desired.

7. Serve the popcorn. Enjoy your freshly popped popcorn!

Tips for popping popcorn in a pot:

* Use a large pot with a lid to prevent the popcorn from popping out of the pot.

* Heat the oil over medium heat until it is shimmering before adding the popcorn kernels.

* Shake the pot occasionally to prevent the popcorn from burning.

* Remove the pot from the heat when the popping slows down to a few seconds between pops.

* Season the popcorn to your taste.

* Enjoy your freshly popped popcorn!