Pickles and pickle brine in a cup
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Pickle Brine Is The Leftover Ingredient That'll Upgrade Fried Eggs
BY STEPHANIE FRIEDMAN
A fried egg in a bowl next spoonfuls of salt and pepper
TikTok user @dansgoodside has started a pickle-inspired recipe trend on the app. It involves frying eggs, pouring in pickle brine, and tilting the pan for full coverage to finish.
Pickle brine in a jar
Pickles are already common in deviled eggs and egg salad, and pair well with the richness of fried eggs. A tangy, salty, and dill-forward flavor provides a perfect contrast.
You can use brine from a jar of plain dill pickles, or experiment with brine from a jar of spicy pickles. For extra tanginess, use the liquid from full-sour pickles.
Try sweet gherkins or bread and butter brine for less aggressive tang. Salt, pepper, dill, spices like cayenne, and other seasonings make the eggs even better.