Can you save pickling brine

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Written by Linda Ly. How do you like to use your leftover brine? Debie October 9, at am. Linda Ly October 12, at am. Shelley DeDauw February 28, at pm. Pickle juice is the secret ingredient for deviled eggs or tuna salad Reply. Pam July 30, at pm. Ben Shomshor July 29, at pm. Reduan Salleh July 29, at am.

Esther Van de Klundert July 29, at am. Irene Skrybailo July 29, at am. Garden Betty July 29, at pm. DIrty pickle martinis are delish! Saves me a few steps by simply reheating premixed brine instead of making it each time. I like this approach because it allows me to put up a few pints at a time while the beans are fresh. Have never had a problem with my Dilly Beans. Skip to content food-safety I have some leftover brine that was leftover from making canned pickles, it was heated up to put in the canned pickles to make them.

Best Answer. One of the easiest things to do with pickle brine is to reuse it for a second or even third batch of refrigerator pickles. Add eggs, garlic, onions or cucumbers to your jar, and place it in the refrigerator until its contents become well-soured to your taste. While it is simple to make refrigerator pickles with reserved pickle brine, do not reuse the brine for canning. Once processed and absorbed into the previous contents of your pickle jar, the pickle brine may not have sufficient acidity to protect pickled vegetables that are canned.

Save pickle brine and use it to add a tangy zest to recipes. Add it to hummus, a bloody Mary, macaroni and cheese, bread recipes, potato salad and fish for a slightly sour kick that adds complexity. Remember that a little goes a long way when it comes to pickle juice; add just a little for a lot of flavor.

Take your pickle brine a bit further and use it for other household needs. The acidity of pickle brine makes it a great cleanser in the kitchen. Use it to bring back the luster of your copper cookware, for example. The vinegar and salt in brine are effective weed killers, so if you are going to throw it out, at least aim in the direction of some resilient weeds.

And if cleaning is not your thing, make pickleback shots. Follow a shot of pickle juice with a shot of whiskey until all of the brine is gone. Based in Portland, Ore. With a bachelor's degree in journalism and experience working on marketing campaigns for large media agencies, she is well-versed in multiple industries including the Internet, cooking, gardening, health, fitness, travel and holistic living.