Heat oil in pan on medium heat.

Add popcorn and salt and stir around to coat all kernels.

Cover pan with lid, leaving some space for steam to escape (otherwise, you’ll have soggy popcorn).

Within a few minutes, you’ll start to hear the kernels pop. Give the pan a gentle shake back and forth a couple times to move kernels around (so they don’t burn).

Once popping comes to a stop (several seconds between pops), immediately remove pan from heat.