Per NCHFP Pickling FAQs: When making quick process pickles, can I store any leftover pickling solution for future use? If the pickling solution is fresh and has not been used to make pickles, cover it and store it in the refrigerator for later use. If the pickling solution has been used, it can be stored in the refrigerator and reused in 1 or 2 days for barbeque sauce, coleslaw dressing or a marinade. If mold growth occurs, throw it out. One time of secondary use within 24 hours would probably be safe IMO but no more than that. Dave

Teresa, I have a recipe I have had for many years that I remember using several times, but not in a long time. 1 quart Dill pickles, drained and sliced in 1/4 in. slices Add 2 onions, sliced & separated into rings. Put in large bowl and add: 2 C. sugar 1 T. vinegar 1 1/2 T. whole mustard seed 1 teas. celery seed Stir gently W/wooden spoon. Let set at room temperature until sugar dissolves. Pack in jar and refrigerate 4 days. I'm assuming that meant set for 4 days before using, but as I said, it's been a long time. I think you could add any number of veggies to that. Sweet peppers, (any color), cauliflower, carrots (I'd steam first) etc. I don't see why your sweet pickle juice wouldn't work. I'll be interested to hear what you wind up doing. jude

Here's a few ideas I've seen on a lot of sites. Cleaning copper and bbq grills, heartburn cure, hangover remedy, weed killer sprayed on the plants, fertilizer for acid loving plants poured around them, repickling anything really from carrots and onions to watermelon rinds, little bit will make cramps go away quick. It's a great meat tenderizer and is supposedly a good post workout drink lol

but they won't be going to landfill. More and more for me this determines what gets added to the compost bins ie if in doubt I throw it in. (But I think I will use the pickling juice elsewhere...dump it in the toilet and let it soak for a few hours so it can do its cleaning thing).