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Old 14th December 2020, 10:32 AM
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I'm guessing "boils the pot" means that he keeps the pot on the fire long after the contents are gone, eventually ruining the pot. Because he has so much, he doesn't give a shit about the pot, because he can just buy another one.
I read it as he makes extra food for others, he boils the pot with his plenty so he has more to share.