Description
Zesty dill pickle popcorn brings tangy excitement to classic snack time. Salty, crisp kernels deliver bold flavor that will keep friends reaching for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (120 ml) popcorn kernels
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) refined coconut oil (or oil of choice)
- 3 tbsps (45 g) unsalted butter
- 2 tsp dried dill weed
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tsp dill pickle juice
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Craft a vibrant seasoning blend by whisking together dried dill weed, garlic powder, coarse sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl.
- Kernel Testing: Heat neutral oil in a large heavy-bottomed stockpot, dropping three test kernels to gauge optimal temperature for popping.
- Popping Technique: Once test kernels pop, add remaining kernels, cover with a tight lid, and briefly remove from heat to allow even kernel distribution.
- Cooking Process: Return pot to high heat, gently swirling to prevent burning while kernels transform into fluffy popcorn. Slightly crack the lid to release steam as popping slows.
- Butter Infusion: Simultaneously melt unsalted butter and blend with tangy dill pickle juice, creating a savory liquid coating for the popcorn.
- Final Seasoning: Remove popcorn from heat when popping slows to 2-3 seconds between pops. Drizzle butter-pickle juice mixture over popcorn, tossing gently to ensure complete coverage.
- Flavor Completion: Sprinkle prepared dill seasoning blend across the popcorn, using hands or a large spoon to distribute the zesty mixture uniformly. Adjust salt to taste and serve warm for maximum crunch and flavor.
Notes
- Pickle Juice Precision: Use high-quality dill pickle juice for intense tangy flavor, avoiding watery brands that can make popcorn soggy.
- Kernel Timing Technique: Remove pot from heat after adding kernels to prevent burning and ensure even, fluffy popcorn with minimal unpopped kernels.
- Butter-Juice Balance: Blend butter and pickle juice carefully to maintain crisp popcorn texture without creating wet or mushy spots.
- Seasoning Secret: Sprinkle seasoning blend while popcorn is still warm to help spices adhere better and maximize flavor absorption.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg