Description
Dill pickle popcorn delivers a tangy twist on classic movie snacks with zesty dill and salty pickle flavors. Crisp kernels coated in savory seasoning promise a crunchy adventure that brings unexpected excitement to movie nights and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
- 3 tablespoons oil of choice (refined coconut oil is preferred)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons dried dill weed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Flavor Enhancer:
- 2 teaspoons dill pickle juice
Instructions
- Combine finely chopped dried dill weed, granulated garlic powder, coarse sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a small mixing bowl, creating a zesty seasoning blend.
- Pour neutral vegetable oil or olive oil into a large heavy-bottomed stockpot and add three test popcorn kernels, heating over high heat until the kernels demonstrate readiness by popping.
- Immediately add the remaining popcorn kernels, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, and momentarily remove from the heat source to allow kernels to distribute evenly for approximately 20 seconds.
- Return the pot to the heat, maintaining high temperature, and gently swirl the pot to prevent kernels from burning and ensure even cooking.
- Slightly crack the lid to release building steam as popping frequency diminishes, allowing kernels to expand and pop thoroughly without scorching.
- Remove the pot from heat once popping sounds reduce to 2-3 seconds between pops, indicating all kernels have transformed into fluffy popcorn.
- Melt unsalted butter (approximately or ) in a separate small saucepan, then blend with tangy dill pickle juice to create a savory liquid coating.
- Drizzle the butter-pickle juice mixture evenly over the freshly prepared popcorn, tossing gently to ensure comprehensive coverage and prevent soggy spots.
- Sprinkle the prepared dill seasoning blend across the popcorn, using your hands or a large spoon to distribute the zesty mixture uniformly.
- Taste and adjust salt levels as needed, then serve warm for maximum flavor and crisp texture.
Notes
- Infuse your popcorn with tangy dill pickle flavor, creating a surprisingly addictive snack that’ll wow your taste buds.
- Homemade seasoning transforms ordinary kernels into a gourmet treat with just a few simple pantry ingredients.
- Swirling the pot during popping ensures even heating and prevents burning, guaranteeing perfectly crispy results every time.
- Drizzling butter mixed with pickle juice adds an unexpected zingy twist that elevates this classic snack to a new level of deliciousness.
- Keep extra seasoning on hand for quick sprinkling, allowing everyone to customize their popcorn intensity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg