This quick and easy pickle brine recipe works with any vegetable or fruit.
But did you know you could easily make your own pickle brine at home?
You only need four ingredients and 20 minutes of hands-on time.
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What Is Pickle Brine?
Ingredients for Basic Pickle Brine
This master pickle brine calls for just four ingredients.
Think of this recipe as a jumping-off point for you to riff to your heart’s content.
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Can You Reuse Pickle Brine?
Once you’ve finished your pickles, you’ve got the option to absolutelyreuse pickle brine.
Luckily, this recipe is so quick and easy that that’s hardly a hardship!
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Bring to a boil over high, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Remove from heat; cool 10 minutes.
Pour over vegetables or fruits.
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Cover with a tight-fitting lid; chill 2 days.
Store, covered, in refrigerator up to 2 months.
Yes, pickle brine is pickle juice.
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It’s actually a liquid brine, which is used to preserve fruits and vegetables.
No, there are other methods for pickling, includingquick picklingand refrigerator pickling.
But this pickling method does call for boiling the brine.
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