Hi fellow cook-heads. I can pickles and I'm finding I'm throwing away a
1/2 pt of delicious Bread and Butter "pickle
juice" every time we finish a jar. This is a vinegar/sugar based juice as
you know. I find this very wasteful. Can it be reused to make more pickles?
We don't eat salads including potato salad due to being on a low-carb diet
so it's either reboil it and make more B&B pickles or........ ???

The sugar in the "juice" is a rare treat for us but more carbs are out. No
one here eats regular salads either. They end up on the compost heap.

Thoughts and ideas please.

On Mon 04 Aug 2008 06:13:52p, Marie Dodge told us...

> Hi fellow cook-heads. I can pickles and I'm finding I'm throwing
> away a 1/2 pt of delicious Bread and Butter "pickle
> juice" every time we finish a jar. This is a vinegar/sugar based juice
> as you know. I find this very wasteful. Can it be reused to make more
> pickles? We don't eat salads including potato salad due to being on a
> low-carb diet so it's either reboil it and make more B&B pickles
> or........ ???
>
> The sugar in the "juice" is a rare treat for us but more carbs are out.
> No one here eats regular salads either. They end up on the compost heap.
>
> Thoughts and ideas please.

Use it to marinate freshly sliced cucumbers and onions.

Fill the jar with canned or freshly cooked beets, boil the juice and pour
it over the beets. Refrigerate for several days before eating.


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Marie Dodge wrote:
>
> We don't eat salads including potato salad due to being on a low-carb diet
> so it's either reboil it and make more B&B pickles or........ ???

Acetic acid is volatile. Boiling reduces
the acetic acid content.

"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
5.250...
> On Mon 04 Aug 2008 06:13:52p, Marie Dodge told us...
>
>> Hi fellow cook-heads. I can pickles and I'm finding I'm throwing
>> away a 1/2 pt of delicious Bread and Butter "pickle
>> juice" every time we finish a jar. This is a vinegar/sugar based juice
>> as you know. I find this very wasteful. Can it be reused to make more
>> pickles? We don't eat salads including potato salad due to being on a
>> low-carb diet so it's either reboil it and make more B&B pickles
>> or........ ???
>>
>> The sugar in the "juice" is a rare treat for us but more carbs are out.
>> No one here eats regular salads either. They end up on the compost heap.
>>
>> Thoughts and ideas please.
>
> Use it to marinate freshly sliced cucumbers and onions.
>
> Fill the jar with canned or freshly cooked beets, boil the juice and pour
> it over the beets. Refrigerate for several days before eating.

Now there's a good idea. Thanks.

>
>
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> Wayne Boatwright
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> Where am I going, and why am I in this
> handbasket?
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>
>

"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
5.250...
> On Mon 04 Aug 2008 06:13:52p, Marie Dodge told us...
>
>> Hi fellow cook-heads. I can pickles and I'm finding I'm throwing
>> away a 1/2 pt of delicious Bread and Butter "pickle
>> juice" every time we finish a jar. This is a vinegar/sugar based juice
>> as you know. I find this very wasteful. Can it be reused to make more
>> pickles? We don't eat salads including potato salad due to being on a
>> low-carb diet so it's either reboil it and make more B&B pickles
>> or........ ???
>>
>> The sugar in the "juice" is a rare treat for us but more carbs are out.
>> No one here eats regular salads either. They end up on the compost heap.
>>
>> Thoughts and ideas please.
>
> Use it to marinate freshly sliced cucumbers and onions.
>
> Fill the jar with canned or freshly cooked beets, boil the juice and pour
> it over the beets. Refrigerate for several days before eating.

Now there's a good idea. Thanks.

>
>
> --
> Wayne Boatwright
> -------------------------------------------
> Monday, 08(VIII)/04(IV)/08(MMVIII)
> -------------------------------------------
> -------------------------------------------
> Where am I going, and why am I in this
> handbasket?
> -------------------------------------------
>
>
>

"Mark Thorson" > wrote in message
...
> Marie Dodge wrote:
>>
>> We don't eat salads including potato salad due to being on a low-carb
>> diet
>> so it's either reboil it and make more B&B pickles or........ ???
>
> Acetic acid is volatile. Boiling reduces
> the acetic acid content.

I didn't mean to actually "boil" it, just bring it to a boil as when using
it to can the first jar of pickles.

On Mon 04 Aug 2008 06:35:54p, Marie Dodge told us...

>
> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
> 5.250...
>> On Mon 04 Aug 2008 06:13:52p, Marie Dodge told us...
>>
>>> Hi fellow cook-heads. I can pickles and I'm finding I'm throwing
>>> away a 1/2 pt of delicious Bread and Butter "pickle
>>> juice" every time we finish a jar. This is a vinegar/sugar based juice
>>> as you know. I find this very wasteful. Can it be reused to make more
>>> pickles? We don't eat salads including potato salad due to being on a
>>> low-carb diet so it's either reboil it and make more B&B pickles
>>> or........ ???
>>>
>>> The sugar in the "juice" is a rare treat for us but more carbs are out.
>>> No one here eats regular salads either. They end up on the compost
heap.
>>>
>>> Thoughts and ideas please.
>>
>> Use it to marinate freshly sliced cucumbers and onions.
>>
>> Fill the jar with canned or freshly cooked beets, boil the juice and
pour
>> it over the beets. Refrigerate for several days before eating.
>
> Now there's a good idea. Thanks.

You're welcome.



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Wayne Boatwright
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Monday, 08(VIII)/04(IV)/08(MMVIII)
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Where am I going, and why am I in this
handbasket?
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Marie Dodge wrote:
>
> "Mark Thorson" > wrote in message
> >
> > Acetic acid is volatile. Boiling reduces
> > the acetic acid content.
>
> I didn't mean to actually "boil" it, just bring it to a boil
> as when using it to can the first jar of pickles.

Yes, but you need to be aware of the reduction
in acidity, because it affects the preservative
quality of the vinegar. Especially for hot pack
pickles, which are not run through a pressure
cooker for a time and pressure sufficient to kill
microorganisms that may ail you.

Marie Dodge wrote:
>
> Hi fellow cook-heads. I can pickles and I'm finding I'm throwing away a
> 1/2 pt of delicious Bread and Butter "pickle
> juice" every time we finish a jar. This is a vinegar/sugar based juice as
> you know. I find this very wasteful. Can it be reused to make more pickles?
> We don't eat salads including potato salad due to being on a low-carb diet
> so it's either reboil it and make more B&B pickles or........ ???
>
> The sugar in the "juice" is a rare treat for us but more carbs are out. No
> one here eats regular salads either. They end up on the compost heap.
>
> Thoughts and ideas please.

We reuse good pickle juice to make more fridge pickles. Can't comment on
its reuse for canned pickles cos we don't can them LOL.
Juice from half-sour pickles and from kosher-type dills can be reused as
well.
We boil it, adjust the seasoning if needed and pickle away; not just
cucumbers, but other vegetables or eggs. Jars cleaned in hot soapy
water, rinsed in hot water and filled while hot.

The pickle juice can be part of a salad dressing too, if liked.

On Mon, 4 Aug 2008 20:35:54 -0500, Marie Dodge wrote:

> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
> 5.250...
>> On Mon 04 Aug 2008 06:13:52p, Marie Dodge told us...
>>
>>> Hi fellow cook-heads. I can pickles and I'm finding I'm throwing
>>> away a 1/2 pt of delicious Bread and Butter "pickle
>>> juice" every time we finish a jar. This is a vinegar/sugar based juice
>>> as you know. I find this very wasteful. Can it be reused to make more
>>> pickles? We don't eat salads including potato salad due to being on a
>>> low-carb diet so it's either reboil it and make more B&B pickles
>>> or........ ???
>>>
>>> The sugar in the "juice" is a rare treat for us but more carbs are out.
>>> No one here eats regular salads either. They end up on the compost heap.
>>>
>>> Thoughts and ideas please.
>>
>> Use it to marinate freshly sliced cucumbers and onions.
>>
>> Fill the jar with canned or freshly cooked beets, boil the juice and pour
>> it over the beets. Refrigerate for several days before eating.
>
> Now there's a good idea. Thanks.
>

you might also try carrot sticks or lightly steamed/parboiled green beans.

your pal,
blake

On Tue 05 Aug 2008 08:30:43a, blake murphy told us...

> On Mon, 4 Aug 2008 20:35:54 -0500, Marie Dodge wrote:
>
>> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
>> 5.250...
>>> On Mon 04 Aug 2008 06:13:52p, Marie Dodge told us...
>>>
>>>> Hi fellow cook-heads. I can pickles and I'm finding I'm throwing
>>>> away a 1/2 pt of delicious Bread and Butter "pickle
>>>> juice" every time we finish a jar. This is a vinegar/sugar based juice
>>>> as you know. I find this very wasteful. Can it be reused to make more
>>>> pickles? We don't eat salads including potato salad due to being on a
>>>> low-carb diet so it's either reboil it and make more B&B pickles
>>>> or........ ???
>>>>
>>>> The sugar in the "juice" is a rare treat for us but more carbs are
out.
>>>> No one here eats regular salads either. They end up on the compost
heap.
>>>>
>>>> Thoughts and ideas please.
>>>
>>> Use it to marinate freshly sliced cucumbers and onions.
>>>
>>> Fill the jar with canned or freshly cooked beets, boil the juice and
pour
>>> it over the beets. Refrigerate for several days before eating.
>>
>> Now there's a good idea. Thanks.
>>
>
> you might also try carrot sticks or lightly steamed/parboiled green
beans.
>
> your pal,
> blake
>

Also good choices, as are parboiled baby Brussels sprouts if you like them.

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"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
5.247...
> On Tue 05 Aug 2008 08:30:43a, blake murphy told us...
>
>> On Mon, 4 Aug 2008 20:35:54 -0500, Marie Dodge wrote:
>>
>>> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
>>> 5.250...
>>>> On Mon 04 Aug 2008 06:13:52p, Marie Dodge told us...
>>>>
>>>>> Hi fellow cook-heads. I can pickles and I'm finding I'm throwing
>>>>> away a 1/2 pt of delicious Bread and Butter "pickle
>>>>> juice" every time we finish a jar. This is a vinegar/sugar based juice
>>>>> as you know. I find this very wasteful. Can it be reused to make more
>>>>> pickles? We don't eat salads including potato salad due to being on a
>>>>> low-carb diet so it's either reboil it and make more B&B pickles
>>>>> or........ ???
>>>>>
>>>>> The sugar in the "juice" is a rare treat for us but more carbs are
> out.
>>>>> No one here eats regular salads either. They end up on the compost
> heap.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thoughts and ideas please.
>>>>
>>>> Use it to marinate freshly sliced cucumbers and onions.
>>>>
>>>> Fill the jar with canned or freshly cooked beets, boil the juice and
> pour
>>>> it over the beets. Refrigerate for several days before eating.
>>>
>>> Now there's a good idea. Thanks.
>>>
>>
>> you might also try carrot sticks or lightly steamed/parboiled green
> beans.
>>
>> your pal,
>> blake
>>
>
> Also good choices, as are parboiled baby Brussels sprouts if you like
> them.

I never thought of these things. I can see where my pickle "juice" will be
recycled from now on.

>
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> Wayne Boatwright
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>
>

On Aug 4, 8:13 pm, "Marie Dodge" > wrote:
> Hi fellow cook-heads. I can pickles and I'm finding I'm throwing away a
> 1/2 pt of delicious Bread and Butter "pickle
> juice" every time we finish a jar. This is a vinegar/sugar based juice as
> you know. I find this very wasteful. Can it be reused to make more pickles?
> We don't eat salads including potato salad due to being on a low-carb diet
> so it's either reboil it and make more B&B pickles or........ ???
>
> The sugar in the "juice" is a rare treat for us but more carbs are out. No
> one here eats regular salads either. They end up on the compost heap.
>
> Thoughts and ideas please.

Since you are low-carb you won't find this useful, but when poured
onto fried potatoes still in the pan, pickle juice makes a nice tangy
twist. Just enough to cover the bottom of the pan and then allow it
to boil off. It adds just a nice zing to fried potatoes.

I suppose you could try it as an addition in other types of cooking
too. Perhaps over stir fry or something else as a nice acidic kick.

JW

"Marie Dodge" > wrote in message
...
> Hi fellow cook-heads. I can pickles and I'm finding I'm throwing away
> a
> 1/2 pt of delicious Bread and Butter "pickle
> juice" every time we finish a jar. This is a vinegar/sugar based juice as
> you know. I find this very wasteful. Can it be reused to make more
> pickles?
> We don't eat salads including potato salad due to being on a low-carb diet
> so it's either reboil it and make more B&B pickles or........ ???
>
> The sugar in the "juice" is a rare treat for us but more carbs are out.
> No
> one here eats regular salads either. They end up on the compost heap.
>
> Thoughts and ideas please.
>

Drink it in very hot weather to ward off dehydration-it's been done by some
NFL Teams.