Netflix and (Ch)Dill Pickle Popcorn

Pickle Popcorn (Netflix & (Ch)Dill) 

As seen on Twin Cities Live October 4th 2024

Time Total: 10 minutes Prep:5 minutes

Serves: this makes about 16-18 cups of popcorn 

Ingredients:

3 tbsp Oil of choice (see tips)

1/2c  Popcorn kernels (a heaping 1/2c)

5 tbsp (or more) Good quality butter (I like to use Kerrygold) 

½ bunch Dill fresh or dried, chopped

½ tsp Italian seasoning 

½ tsp Garlic powder 

½ tsp Onion powder 

1 tsp cheese powder (optional) 

3 tsp Pickle juice (brine) from a jar of pickles

Salt ( i would recommend fine salt for this)

-optional hot sauce for serving if youre Selena Gomez

Tips: you can use avocado oil, refined coconut oil, vegetable oil, or even olive oil! I would recommend using a dutch oven or your favorite soup pot for this recipe (something with a lid)

To a large pot over medium to high heat, add the oil, when the oil is hot add 2 or 3 kernels to test to see if its ready, then add the rest of the kernels and cover, leave a little crack to let some steam escape if needed. Another helpful tip when making popcorn over the stove, is to gently wiggle the pot while holding the lid and handles to jiggle the kernels around. Listen to the kernels, when it has mostly stopped popping, removed from the heat then add to a large bowl.

In the meantime begin melting the butter on the stove or microwave in 15 second intervals. Add the seasonings to the butter along with the pickle juice, stir to combine, slowly incorporate over the popcorn and give it a light shake to distribute the pickley butter. Serve immediately! Store in an air tight container, Enjoy!