Lime Pickle Popcorn Snack Mix

This tangy, addictive popcorn snack will make you pucker up and want more — one bite after another.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon dill pickle brine or white vinegar
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 quarts popped popcorn

Cooking Directions:

1. In a 6-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat.
   
2. Add mustard seeds: cover and cook about 1 to 2 minutes or just until the seeds stop popping (be careful not to burn seeds).
   
3. Reduce heat and stir in lime juice, pickle brine, pepper, salt, turmeric and cayenne pepper.
   
4. Stir in popcorn until well coated.
   
5. Serve immediately or spread popcorn mixture on sheets of foil to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Makes 3 quarts; 12 (1 cup) servings.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of The Popcorn Board.