My family used to joke that all I needed for Christmas was a jar of pickles. But having an excessive fondness for pickles isn’t such a weird thing. There is now pickle juice in cans for drinking, as well as a restaurant in New Jersey that serves sandwiches on huge pickle “buns”. If you enjoy pickles, you probably buy a few jars each month. After you’ve finished the pickles, you might feel a little awful about throwing away all that wonderfully tasty pickle juice. Here are 13 clever ideas to use leftover pickle brine, ranging from home to cuisine.

13) Simply Re-pickle. The most obvious use for pickle brine is to pickle something else. Blanched vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, onions, and even canned foods are excellent pickling choices. There is so much flavor left in the brine (and often spices floating in it) that it may give that delightful pickle flavor to other foods.

12) Steam Vegetables. If you don’t want to make a batch of pickled vegetables, you can use the pickle brine to make steamed veggies with a more delicate dill and garlic flavor.

11) Add Flavor to Salads. I’ve always added dill pickle brine to my potato and tuna salads. To prevent the mixture from becoming excessively wet, adjust the remaining ingredients accordingly. However, the extra effort is worthwhile because the taste always receives numerous compliments.

10) Add to Sauces Adding pickle brine to store-bought BBQ or tartar sauce might enhance its flavor. Pickle juice is appropriate for any situation in which a hit of salt and tang would be pleasant.

9) Marinate meat. Pickle juice’s salt and acid content make it an excellent meat tenderizer. Furthermore, the garlic and herb flavors in most pickle brine will enhance the flavor of the meat.

8) Replace vinegar. When vinegar is asked for in savory dishes, use pickle brine instead for a much more intense flavor. Salad dressings readily come to mind. 7) Makes meatloaf more interesting. Adding pickle juice to your meatloaf mixture can enhance the flavor and add dimension to what is otherwise a rather straightforward recipe.

6) Use it in mixed drinks. Pickle brine can be utilized to create a distinct dill pickle gin and tonic. Simply add a teaspoon (or more, to taste) to the liquid. Pickle brine also tastes fantastic in a Bloody Mary.

5. The Great Pickleback. A shot of pickle juice is sometimes used as a chaser for a whiskey shot, however other people enjoy these small shots on its own with no alcohol.

4) Hangover Cure Some individuals use pickle juice to treat hangovers because the high salt content acts as an electrolyte, helping to rehydrate the body. 3) Change the acidity of the soil. Pouring pickle juice on the ground where a hydrangea is growing is an old method for changing the acidity of the soil. The higher the acidity, the bluer the blossoms will be.

2) As a Cleaning Agent Pickle brine, which contains salt and vinegar, can be used to clean pots and pans. 1) Hiccups. Some people claim that taking a gulp of pickle juice would cure the hiccups. I will have to try this one and report back. The tactics of consuming a teaspoon of peanut butter or sugar or drinking a large glass of water may not always work, so this pickle fan remains doubtful.