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Here Are Genius Uses For Leftover Pickle Juice

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By Holly Riddle
Using water can make rice taste bland, but replacing a third of the water with pickle juice adds saltiness and flavor, depending on which spices or herbs were used.
Cook Rice
Marinating soft cheeses is easy because you can use pickle juice instead of vinegar. With this brine, add seasonings and herbs, then let it sit before serving.
Marinate Cheese
With this dish, you can either brine the shrimp in the leftover pickle juice or add a little to your cocktail sauce. For the sauce, adjust the proportions as needed.
Shrimp Cocktail
There is already a hype for sparkling water mixed with pickle juice. To try it, add a shot or two to a glass or try adding pickle juice ice cubes to your water.
Sparkling Water
A vinaigrette has a base of vinegar, which is what pickle brine is. Use that as a base and mix it with oil, herbs, and other ingredients like garlic or shallots.
Salad Dressing