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The "Speedy Gonzales" No-Bake Pickle Salt

An instant, no-bake version of pickle salt using dehydrated brine powder for immediate flavor gratification.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 1 Cup of Seasoning Salt
Course: Seasoning
Calories: -5
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup already-dry flaky finishing salt like Maldon or coarse salt
  • 2-3 tbsp powdered pickle brine see pro-tip below!
  • ½ tsp dried dill

Method
 

  1. Make the Powdered Brine (The Magic Step): Pour leftover pickle brine into a thin layer on a dehydrator sheet or a parchment-lined plate. Dehydrate at 135°F until completely crystallized (or let air-dry for a day or two in a super low-humidity spot). Crumble it into a powder. This is your concentrated pickle punch.
  2. In a jar, combine the flaky salt, powdered pickle brine, and dill. Seal and shake vigorously. Taste and add more pickle powder if you want more tang.

Notes

Making the brine powder ahead of time in a dehydrator or low oven is the main time investment. Once you have the powder, this recipe is instant. Great for finishing dishes.