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Fermented Foods That Taste Good
A friendly guide to fermented foods that actually taste good, from sauerkraut and kimchi to miso, kefir and fermented fruit, plus tips for buying and making them.
Pickling & Fermenting
Fermenting
Sauerkraut, kimchi and other lacto-fermented foods.
How Long to Ferment Cauliflower
Most fermented cauliflower is ready to taste in about 3 to 7 days at room temperature. Learn what changes the timing, how to tell it is done, and how to store it.
How to Ferment Cherries
A cautious guide to fermenting cherries at home with a simple salt brine, including timing, doneness, a chutney variation, storage, and safety notes.
How to Ferment Fruits
Learn how to ferment fruit at home with salt or honey, which fruits work best, how long it takes, and the food-safety cautions that matter for fruit ferments.
How to Lacto-Ferment Peppers
Learn how to lacto-ferment peppers with just salt and water, including salt ratios, timing, troubleshooting kahm yeast and mold, and turning them into hot sauce.
Sauerkraut Kapusta Recipe
A simple sauerkraut kapusta recipe with a bacon version and a vegetarian mushroom version, plus how kapusta differs from sauerkraut and how to store it.
Vegetarian Sauerkraut Soup
A hearty vegetarian sauerkraut soup with potatoes, white beans and vegetables, plus tips for balancing tang and salt, common mistakes, and storage.
What to Do with Fermented Pineapple
Ideas for using fermented pineapple, from tepache and cocktails to vinegar, hot sauce and salsa, with notes on alcohol, plastic containers and safety.
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