Unused brine

[Toddz]

We are not getting enough cucumbers at once to pickle 6 jars. So I was wondering if I put the leftover brine in the refrigerator and use it when we have more cucumbers to pickle?

Just to be clear, I'm talking about brine that never touched a cucumber or was poured into a jar.

 

[Esther Knapicius]

I have read, an also used, brine from a regular pickle jar, when I used up all the pickles. I use the brine to brine raw chicken legs, breasts etc, pork chops would work also, an over night. Then cook accordingly.

there is also another brine I try to get for raw chicken, the feta cheese brine, its awesome. Truly both works.

 

[Ruderunner]

Are you doing crock style or a vinegar base brine?

Vinegar base should be fine in the fridge for weeks or longer.

Crock brine (saltwater basically) should keep well too if you give the bacteria something to eat. It makes it's own acid. But a fridge is too cool, 65 to 70 is better.

 

[Toddz]

Yes I'm doing a very simple vinegar brine.

We are getting about 6 cucumbers a day. They are mini white cucumber variety.

 

[headfullofbees]

We are not getting enough cucumbers at once to pickle 6 jars. So I was wondering if I put the leftover brine in the refrigerator and use it when we have more cucumbers to pickle?

Just to be clear, I'm talking about brine that never touched a cucumber or was poured into a jar.

The Dutch keep the juice from pickled beetroot to re-use for eggs:

Pickled Eggs in Beet Juice Recipe - These Old Cookbooks

Pickled Eggs in Beet Juice is the ultimate old fashioned recipe. Follow these easy instructions for how to make pickled beets and eggs.

www.theseoldcookbooks.com

Now I'm aware that brine is a little different, but it's still, basically a preservative.
If in doubt, can the leftover brine!