20 Great Recipes for Using Leftover Pickle Juice (2024)

Pickle Brine Chicken

"Like most brined recipes, the payoff is in the texture and moisture content and not necessarily in the taste," says Chef John. "Having said that, these did have a nice little twang. So the next time you have nothing left in the pickle jar but the juice, you now know what to do."

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Home-Opener Pasta Salad Dressing

A splash or two of pickle juice gives this dressing a delightful tangy boost.

Dave's Coleslaw

With buttermilk and dill pickle juice, this slaw is tangy times two! "It goes well with just about anything from fried fish to hamburgers," says ROXY24, "and is to-die-for on a pulled pork sandwich."

Dill Pickle Dip

"Dill pickle lovers this one's a keeper," says bd.weld. "Whether you use chips, crackers or spread it on a burger, this is great." For a low-fat version, try a splash of pickle juice in Ultra Low-Fat Dill Pickle Dip

Pork Chops with Dill Pickle Marinade

"Pickle juice is a terrific brine for marinades. "It may sound strange, but it's a winner," says Karen. "Marinate center-cut pork chops in the pickling liquid of store-bought dill pickles."

Easy Cajun Bloody Mary

Pickle juice is the secret sauce for five-star bloody mary recipes. Here's one that has a Cajun kick.

Dill Pickle Salsa

"I'm a big fan of pickles, so this jumped right out at me when I stumbled across it," says lovestohost. "It was easy to make and uses pantry staples."

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Chef John's Nashville Hot Chicken

"If you've never had Nashville Hot Chicken, we're talking about an ultra-crispy fried chicken doused with a cayenne-infused glaze, and by 'glaze' I mean melted butter and lard," says Chef John. "For the record, I've never been to Nashville, so I can't tell you how authentic this is, but it works for me and is fairly easy to pull off."

Pickle-Fried Chicken

If Nashville Hot is a bit too hot for you, try this less spicy version of pickle-fried chicken.

Tarragon and Spice Deviled Eggs

Horseradish, cider vinegar, and a couple of splashes of pickle juice combine with fresh tarragon, Dijon, and mayo in these spicy, sweet deviled eggs.

Pickletini

"Like a dirty martini, but with pickle juice," says acpazian. "If you like pickles, you'll love this!"

Tangy (Not Sweet) Tartar Sauce

"No sweet relish here," says Sharon Springer Andrews. "The pickle juice replaces lemon juice for acidity and tang. So simple and worth the little bit of time." Try it with Beer Batter Fish Made Great.

Real NY Jewish Rye Bread

"I live in an area of NY that is blessed with both Jewish delis and bakeries and this bread would be right at home in either." — BigShotsMom

Macaroni Salad with Pickles

"This is the best recipe I found for macaroni salad. My hubby even said it's as good as his mother's! It makes a lot of food." — MLARK

Spicy Bacon Cheeseburger Dip

"Loved the way all the flavors work in this," Keeli says. "Really smells like a cheeseburger!"

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Southern Style Holiday Greens

Fresh mustard and turnip greens are cooked in the traditional southern-style with bacon and onions, but this recipe gets a tangy kick from the addition of pickle juice.

Dill Pickle Meatloaf

Featuring both pickle juice and chopped pickles in the mix, this hearty meatloaf is packed with a pop of flavor. "What a great recipe," says reviewer Lisa H. "The only complaint I heard was from my husband who said I didn't make enough of it!"

Potato Pancakes with Pickle Juice

Potato pancakes are delicious on their own, but wow-worthy when served with a side of pickle juice. Recipe creator Brandy recommends serving this as a side dish to pork chops.

Dill Pickle Soup

Made with a base of chicken broth and pickle juice, this tangy soup isn't in-your-face with tangy flavor, and instead has a subtle pickle taste throughout.

Pickle-Juice Bread-Machine Bread

Create irresistible grilled cheeses or even garlic toast with a loaf of this pickle juice-infused bread. The bread machine makes it easy to bake, requiring just 10 minutes of prep.