Dill Pickle Salt for Popcorn, Fries & More
If you’re a fan of salty, tangy, savory snacks, Dill Pickle Salt is the seasoning you never knew you needed.
This unique DIY blend captures the zesty punch of your favorite pickles and transforms it into a convenient, sprinkle-ready powder. Perfect for popcorn, French fries, roasted veggies, or even rimming a Bloody Mary glass, this homemade dill pickle salt is a serious flavor enhancer. What sets this recipe apart is that you can customize it using your favorite pickles—garlic dill, spicy spears, bread & butter, or even homemade fermented pickles. By dehydrating and powdering the pickles, you preserve their tangy taste and combine it with salt and herbs to create a crave-worthy seasoning that you can keep on hand year-round.
Why Dill Pickle Salt Is a Game-Changer
This bold, briny seasoning is one of those things you try once and instantly think, “Why haven’t I always had this?” Whether you’re trying to cut back on processed snacks or elevate your favorite homemade dishes, dill pickle salt adds a mouthwatering zip to every bite.
It’s also a great way to reduce food waste. Got pickles nearing the end of their shelf life? Instead of tossing them, dehydrate and repurpose them into a flavorful seasoning mix. You can use store-bought or homemade pickles—whatever you prefer!
Plus, making your own seasoning blend means no artificial flavors or preservatives—just real, recognizable ingredients.
Ingredients in This Dill Pickle Salt
Salt
The base of the blend, it brings out the brightness of the pickles and carries the flavor.
Pickle Powder
Made by dehydrating your favorite pickles, this is where all the magic happens—pure tangy, briny flavor in powdered form.
Crushed Dried Dill
This herb enhances the dill pickle profile and adds a savory, earthy finish to the mix.
This seasoning hits all the flavor notes: salty, sour, savory, and herbaceous.
How to Use Dill Pickle Salt
The possibilities are practically endless. Dill pickle salt adds a flavor explosion to any dish that needs a zesty kick. Here are just a few ways to use it:
- Popcorn: Sprinkle over freshly popped kernels for an addictive movie night snack.
- French Fries or Tater Tots: Use instead of regular salt for an instant flavor boost.
- Avocado Toast: A pinch of dill pickle salt on top of avocado toast takes it to the next level.
- Roasted Veggies: Try it on roasted potatoes, carrots, or even Brussels sprouts.
- Cocktails: Use it to rim your glass for Bloody Marys or dirty martinis.
- Chicken or Fish: Add it to marinades or sprinkle it before baking or grilling.
- Salad or Egg Toppings: A great finishing salt for hard-boiled eggs or green salads.
Once you try it, you’ll start reaching for this blend again and again.
Label Your Jars!
This recipe is printed on a dishwasher-safe label made for the lids of mason jars! Each label has the recipe to refill the jar and make the item (if applicable).
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How to Make Pickle Powder
Making pickle powder is easier than it sounds. All you need is a dehydrator and your favorite pickles. Slice the pickles thin, spread them in a single layer in your dehydrator, and dry at 130°F for 10 to 15 hours, or until they are crispy and brittle. Once dry, crush them into a fine powder using a spice grinder, blender, or mortar and pestle.
If you don’t have a dehydrator, you can also try drying them in your oven on the lowest setting with the door slightly open—but it may take longer.
Once powdered, the pickle flavor is intense and ready to mix with salt and herbs.
Storing Your Dill Pickle Salt
Keep your dill pickle salt in an airtight jar in a cool, dark place. A small glass spice jar or mason jar works perfectly. If stored properly, the seasoning should stay flavorful and shelf-stable for at least 6 months.
Pro tip: Label your jar with the type of pickle you used (e.g., spicy, garlic, sweet) so you remember which flavor profile is inside!
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Check Out The Pantry Labels
In 2024, I released a set of Pantry Labels with recipes that are dishwasher-safe and fit the lids of mason jars perfectly.
Each labels has the recipe to refill the dry mix jar, as well as the recipe to make the item if applicable.
Dill Pickle Salt mix
Ingredients
- ¼ cup salt
- ¼ cup pickle powder from dehydrated pickles
- 1 teaspoon crushed dried dill
Instructions
- Dehydrate Pickles: Slice your favorite pickles thinly and lay them in a single layer on dehydrator trays. Set the dehydrator to 130°F and dry for 10–15 hours, or until pickles are crisp and brittle. Alternatively, set your oven to the lowest temperature and dehydrate for 10 hours. Check frequently.
- Once fully dehydrated, crush the pickles into a fine powder using a spice grinder or blender.
- In a small bowl, combine the salt, pickle powder, and dried dill. Stir well to ensure even distribution.
- Transfer the mixture to an airtight jar or spice container. Label it with the date and pickle type used.
- Sprinkle over popcorn, fries, veggies, eggs, or use it to rim cocktail glasses for a delicious dill pickle twist.
