That is a chronic problem with making pickles. The only solution is to plant several plants so that you have enough of them for a batch all at one time.

But yes, within reason, you can make a batch of brine and then save it as long as you reheat it to boiling before using it again. How long you can save it in the fridge all depends on the recipe you use, how acidic it is. Tested and approved recipes can be stored for much longer than personal or family recipes.

But it is much easier and safer to just divide your recipe in half or quarters to begin with. So if you only have enough cukes to make a half batch just make half as much brine. Also be aware that since smaller jars still have to be processed for the larger jar time using the smaller jars make make them softer pickles.

Dave

Thank you Dave, the fact that they will be softer is probably a deal killer for me. I do have 3 plants going so hopefully they will pick up soon and I can try to get one wide mouth pint done at a time.