Set out a large bowl to dump the popcorn into when it’s finished.

Place the oil and 3 kernels of popcorn in a large pot (about 12 quarts).

Put the lid on and heat it over medium high heat until the 3 kernels have all popped. The 3-kernel test insures that your oil is hot enough to start popping!

Carefully remove the lid away from you (there will be a cloud of steam).

Dump in the rest of the popcorn kernels.

Replace the lid and continue popping over medium-high, shaking the pot every few seconds to prevent burning.

When the popping slows down and you only hear a pop every 3-5 seconds, remove the lid and dump the popcorn in the large bowl.

Season however you’d like and enjoy!