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February 11, 2026
How to use up leftover pickle brine in a tartare sauce – recipe
A creative way to use up leftover gherkin brine that can be tweaked to suit your own tastebuds through experimental use of optional extras

TL;DR
- A zero-waste tartare sauce recipe uses leftover pickle brine and whole boiled eggs.
- The recipe can be adapted with optional ingredients like herbs, mustard, and spices.
- Traditionally served with fish and chips, calamari, or chicken sandwiches.
- Also suggested as a dip for crudites or a topping for jacket potatoes.
- Includes instructions for boiling eggs and emulsifying mayonnaise if it splits.
- A basic recipe yields 350-400ml and serves 10.
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