Unless you're approaching the proportions used for pickles (i.e. literally swimming in brine), it's just a contained burst of acid, salt, and mulled seasonings that together work background magic. Used in tablespoons, not pints, it doesn't announce itself, but somehow makes the butter and mushrooms speak louder and more clearly. Adapted slightly from&nbsp;<strong><a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/mushrooms-with-pickle-brine-butter">Food &amp; Wine</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://statebirdsf.com/">State Bird Provisions</a></strong>

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