Saving and Storing Brine

[Beusho]

Question: is it safe to store unused brine, usually 9% salt, possibly some sugar. Can you save keep it without refrigeration? It would seem to me the salt concentration would inhibit any bacterial growth, however with sugar I'm uncertain. Can just salt brines be kept unrefrigerated?

[Lisa Shock]

Here's a short article on it, looks like 9% would be inhospitable to some organisms, but not others -notably some that like high saline environments and cause food spoilage. I personally would look for another immediate use or toss, the ingredients don't cost much.

 

I just discovered an outdoor application for leftover brine!

Edited January 28, 2016 by Lisa Shock
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