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9 Simple but helpful reasons to keep pickle juice after the pickles are gone
I've always used it to pickle my eggs but I'm definitely going to save some for the driveway from now on.
Jessica Adler
10.07.22

Not sure what to do with leftover brine? Hang onto it.

Brine can be used for all sorts of things. From recipes to general household uses, pickle juice is handy to have.

And yes, it can even be used to make more delicious pickles. Just remember to check for mold and taste so you can adjust the brine accordingly.

The many uses of pickle juice

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1. Brighten up your copper

Not only can you use pickle brine as you would a cooking wine in terms of deglazing your pan, but you can also use it to sparkle up your wares.

You can scrub off the blackened sides of copper pans and grill tops.

Those pesky charred crusts will be a thing of the past.

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2. Douse the weeds

The high vinegar content and the briny properties of pickle juice made it a household name for gardeners.

Common weeds like dandelions and thistles will wither away, giving your plants that much wanted room to grow.

The best parts about it are it’s pet-friendly and organic, and you probably already have it in the fridge.

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3. Elevate the flavor profile

Marinate meats in this briny glory for that tender finish. Steam veggies with pickle juice instead of boring water.

Add it as vinaigrettes or dressings in salads or use it as a vinegar substitute.

You can even mix it in with olive oil, put it in a squeezy bottle, and drizzle it over sandwiches. These are just some of the creative ways to upcycle the brine.

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4. Get rid of the hiccups

While there’s little scientific evidence to support this claim (because scientists have other more important things to do), people claim this home remedy works like a charm.

Come on, there’s no harm in trying. This is just pickle juice.

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5. Pickled cocktail, anyone?

It’s amazing how versatile pickle juice is when it comes to cocktails.

It goes well with a glass of martini or gibson.

And if you’re really bad at handling hangovers and need that little hair of the dog, you can mix it in with your Bloody Mary or michelada.

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6. Ease a belly ache

To add to the list of pickle juice as home remedies, that briny water contains sodium, potassium, and vinegar, whose antimicrobial properties can assist in relieving the symptoms.

It might be too intense of a flavor if you drink it by itself, you can add in some water to help it go down better.

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7. Quench your thirst

When you’re sweating it out in the gym, you’re losing those much-needed fluids and electrolytes

. If you don’t replace it, this will lead to dehydration.

Some health and wellness experts recommend pickle juice as a post-workout refreshment since the brine is loaded with antioxidants, nutrients, and electrolytes.

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8. Keep it with the snow shovel

Winters can clog up your walkways overnight and it’s important to de-ice important spots in the house to make sure they’ll be in peak working condition.

According to CNN, pickle juice is one of many natural and environment-friendly alternatives that people are testing to do this job.

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9. Freshen the breath

It might give you a sour face when you drink pickle juice but your breath will smell a bit sweeter.

Bacteria in your mouth can cause bad breath but fortunately, pickle juice has antibacterial properties.

When you’re munching on that last cucumber pickle, remind yourself to not dump the brine into the sink.

These are just twelve ways to use pickle juice and we have to say, that’s a lot of practical ways that will get you out of a pickle.

Learn more ways to put pickle juice to use in the video below!

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