Just any pot works, you dont need a machine.
I use spoonful of coconut oil or clarified butter, but coconut oil works better. Heat oil
put corn kernels, i put just to cover bottom of the pot, or a bit less.
Then you cover and shake.
Use fine salt and fine msg for seasoning. I like adding smoked paprika powder.
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