This fresh and tangy Homemade Dill Pickle Popcorn is refreshing and savory! It’s an easy snack that’s ready in just under 6 minutes and promises to deliver a crisp and pickle-fresh flavor!
In our house, popcorn is always our go-to snack. In fact, we serve more popcorn than most movie theaters! (Our opinion, of course.)
And one of our favorite flavors of popcorn is Dill Pickle Popcorn.
It’s got a fresh herbal essence from the dried dill weed, plenty of umami from the mustard powder and garlic salt – and a slight vinegary tang from the pickle juice infused butter. Try this recipe once, and you’ll never regret it.
What Is Dill Weed?
The star of our show today is dried dill weed – an aromatic herb commonly used in cooking. It has delicate, feathery leaves and is often added to dishes for its slightly tangy, sweet flavor with hints of anise and lemon.
It pairs well with various foods, including fish, seafood, eggs, potatoes, salads, sauces, and pickles. Additionally, dill weed is used to flavor sauces, vinegars and dips.
Key Elements Of This Recipe
- Dill Weed: Aromatic herb with slightly tangy, sweet flavor
- Pickle Juice: Used to infuse melted butter to sprinkle over popcorn
- Popping Corn: Any popping corn will work with this recipe
The Ingredients for Dill Pickle Popcorn
- 2 cups Popping Corn
- 2 tablespoons Dried Dill Weed
- 1 teaspoons Garlic Salt
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Powder
- 3 tablespoons Avocado Oil
- 2 tablespoons Pickle Juice
- 1 stick Butter (unsalted, softened)
The Equipment Needed
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Microwave-safe bowl
How To Make Dill Pickle Popcorn
This easy to make popcorn is done stovetop and finished by a toss of melted butter and dill seasoning. The best part is that it is done in just under 6 minutes!
Combine Your Dry Seasoning
In a small bowl, mix your dried dill weed, garlic salt, onion powder, mustard powder and give it a good mix. Set aside until your popcorn is ready.
Prepare Your Melted Butter
In a separate microwave-safe bowl, place your softened butter, and heat it in the microwave, uncovered, for 18 seconds or less. Your butter should be mostly melted, but if you still have a few small pieces left, just give it a good mix and it should melt from the residual heat of the bowl.
To that melted butter, add in your pickle juice and give it a good stir. Set aside.
Make Stovetop Popcorn
In a medium size pot, pour in about 2 cups of popping corn and add just enough avocado oil to coat each kernel of corn. (Should be about 3 tablespoons of oil.)
Then turn your stove on medium heat and cover the pot.
Wait until you hear the corn popping and promptly remove when the popping of the kernels slows to 1 pop every 3 seconds.
Pro Tip: When the kernels in the pot reach critical heat, the popping of the corn should be rapid. Once it slows to about 1 pop every 3 seconds, you’ll know you are done. Remove from heat immediately at this point, to avoid burning your already popped corn.
Putting It All Together
Place your freshly popped corn in a large mixing bowl and spread 1/3 of your melted butter evenly onto your popcorn. Then sprinkle 1/3 of your dry dill pickle seasoning mix evenly over the popcorn and give everything a good toss.
Repeat 2 more times or until all of the popcorn is coated with the butter and dill seasoning.
Then simply serve with a nice cold glass of Pineapple Lemonade and kick back with a fun movie!
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Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl, (large)
Ingredients
- 2 cups Popping Corn
- 2 tablespoons Dried Dill Weed
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Powder
- 3 tablespoons Avocado Oil
- 2 tablespoons Pickle Juice
- 1/2 stick Butter, (unsalted)
Instructions
How To Make Dill Pickle Popcorn
- This easy to make popcorn is done stovetop and finished by a toss of melted butter and dill seasoning. The best part is that it is done in just under 6 minutes!
Combine Your Dry Seasoning
- In a small bowl, mix your dried dill weed, garlic salt, onion powder, mustard powder and give it a good mix. Set aside until your popcorn is ready.
Prepare Your Melted Butter
- In a separate microwave-safe bowl, place your softened butter, and heat it in the microwave, uncovered, for 18 seconds or less. Your butter should be mostly melted, but if you still have a few small pieces left, just give it a good mix and it should melt from the residual heat of the bowl.
- To that melted butter, add in your pickle juice and give it a good stir. Set aside.
Make Stovetop Popcorn
- In a medium size pot, pour in about 2 cups of popping corn and add just enough avocado oil to coat each kernel of corn. (Should be about 3 tablespoons of oil.)
- Then turn your stove on medium heat and cover the pot.
- Wait until you hear the corn popping and promptly remove when the popping of the kernels slows to 1 pop every 3 seconds.
- Pro Tip: When the kernels in the pot reach critical heat, the popping of the corn should be rapid. Once it slows to about 1 pop every 3 seconds, you'll know you are done. Remove from heat immediately at this point, to avoid burning your already popped corn.
Putting It All Together
- Place your freshly popped corn in a large mixing bowl and spread 1/3 of your melted butter evenly onto your popcorn. Then sprinkle 1/3 of your dry dill pickle seasoning mix evenly over the popcorn and give everything a good toss.
- Repeat 2 more times or until all of the popcorn is coated with the butter and dill seasoning.
- Then simply serve with a nice cold glass of Pineapple Lemonade and kick back with a fun movie!
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is just an estimate derived by an online calculation tool.
FAQ
How do I store leftover popcorn?
It’s easy to store leftover popcorn. Simply place it in an air tight container in a cool, dry place for up to 2 days.
Is dill pickle popcorn good?
Yes – it is refreshing and savory with a fresh & tangy dill pickle flavor!
Charah
The combination of spices and seasonings adds an irresistible kick , thank you for sharing this
Katy
Oh my goodness – I cannot go back to regular butter popcorn. The dill adds such an addicting flavor – better than flaming hot Cheetos!!! This is the best recipe from Umamiology. Thank you for the great recipes – I’ve become a true fan.
Sara Welch
This was such a fun and tasty way to enjoy gourmet popcorn! Quick, easy and delicious; definitely, a new favorite snack!
Jacqueline
I would never have thought of this. Inspired!
Sky
This is such a great popcorn flavor! Made this for movie night and hade to make a second batch, it was so good!
Gianne
The combination of tangy dill and crunchy popcorn is addictive. It’s easy to make and perfect for snacking. The flavor is intense and unique – definitely a must-try!
Angela
We had so much fun making and eating this. What a great flavour combination!
Sonia
Wow – such a unique idea… I am so glad I came across this recipe! Love it!
TAYLER ROSS
I made this popcorn for our movie night last night and it was amazing! So flavorful and easy to make!
Charah
Glad I found this, best for weekdays snacks. Thanks
Kristine
I honestly can’t believe how delicious, addicting, flavorful this popcorn is! I can no longer eat popcorn in any other way. GREAT recipe, thank you!
Angela
We made this last night for our movie night with the kids and it was a hit! The flavor was spot on and it was so easy to make! Thanks.
Gianne
The perfect blend of salty, crunchy popcorn with a tangy dill pickle flavor is simply irresistible. It’s the kind of snack that disappears in seconds and leaves you craving more.
Sharon Chen
The flavor is both interesting and addicting! And knowing that the flavors are natural makes me enjoy it even more!
Heather
This homemade dill pickle popcorn was a fun and tasty snack. The dill flavor really popped and added a unique twist to regular popcorn. Thanks for sharing this creative recipe!
dina and bruce
Dang! I love popcorn, and love adding flavors. This was NEXT LEVEL! SO GOOD!