A 100% vinegar brine would be safe but anything less than that sitting un-refrigerated for 4 days presents some listeria risk.

Even with a 100% brine, I wouldn't re-process any pickle because texture and color would suffer. I'd enter a fresh jar. If they don't sample you just take it home. If the judges do sample the odds of winning with a fresh jar will be much better.

Carol

Agree. Reseal would not be a safe option after 24 hours and attempting it even if less than 24 hours would affect the quality and flavor substantially.

As Carol said, safe to eat after 4 days sitting out? No, even in A/C would be risky unless it was a straight vinegar brine and even then, not recommended.

Dave

Thanks for the replies....I guess we will just keep it on the safe side and give them to my mother in law to eat ;)

I pickled some carrots last year and they were to salty. Can i put new brine in without the salt and reseal them? Thanks Carol