Leftover pickling brine

16 years ago

Well it was pickling day again here in PA. I was working on some fall crops and was able to pick off a big bag of cukes again. This time I made Dill Sandwich Slices from the Ball Book. Because I usually end up having more cukes then brine I made a double batch. I found with Kosher Dill Spears I always need a 2nd batch and FINALLY made a note on my recipe to do it EVERY time. However, with the Sandwich Slices I ended up with only 1 extra jar above the recipes 5 pints. So, what should I do with the rest of my brine? I have it in the fridge now. How long will it last in there? I don't know how long until I have enough cukes to do something else. I could always run to a farmers market to get some more and make spears or chips or something creative to use up the brine. But I want to know how long it will last or if anybody has any creative ideas. Thanks!

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digdirt2
16 years ago
I usually store my left-over brine, sealed, for about 3-4 days in the fridge. Beyond that I'm not really comfortable with using it even though it gets heated back up to boiling before use. The problem is it begins to ferment and the flavor changes. It isn't a safety issue per se just a taste one for me.

I have thought about just canning a quart of the brine so it would keep longer but figured it would be easier to just make more brine when needed.

Dave
rocketjeremy
Original Author
16 years ago
Dave...thanks for your wisdom as always. I did seal it up in the fridge last night so I will just start keeping an eye on my cukes and see if I get get another run in before the time is up. I also have a neighbor that does a TON of gardening (I think they actually try and supplement shopping off it) and has a sign out for produce for sale. Haven't really met them yet but maybe I'll have to walk over and see if the cukes he advertises are pickling cukes to use up my brine if mine don't have enough in time.
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