Brine storage

[TARDISgirl]

Is there any rule of thumb on how long a typical brine will keep in a refrigerator?  With my work schedule being all topsy turvy, I may have to make the brine a few days ahead of time before I introduce it to the meat.

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[Pork Belly]

A fresh brine will not cause you any issues being stored in the fridge.

[jpittssr]

A fresh brine will not cause you any issues being stored in the fridge.

I agree, FRESH brine should be fine.

I hope no one tries to reuse brine. I would be afraid of keeping it.

[swthorpe]

Absolutely!   I would never re-use brine that contained uncooked meat!  That could be painful!

[DivotMaker]

Michelle, the guys have a good point about re-using brine, but it doesn't sound like that's what you're doing.  A freshly-made brine should actually last quite awhile in the fridge without issues.  It's essentially preserved with the salt in it, and really nothing to "spoil," if kept around 40° in the fridge.  Just don't add any fresh ingredients (chopped garlic, onions, orange slices, etc.) until ready to take the meat for a swim!

[TARDISgirl]

Thanks for the feedback, guys    I was talking about a fresh brine. I was just curious on how long I could make the brine in advance.