We love pickles in our family, and these ones are our definite favorites.... Deli-Style, delicious, "good for you", yumminess :) My kids would eat half the jar in one sitting, if I let them ;) 3 to 4 pickling cucumbers, depending on size 2 cups filtered water 1 1/2 Tablespoons unrefined sea salt (Pink Himalayan or … [Read more...]
“Best Ever” Lacto-fermented Sauerkraut *
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I've finally found the secret to great sauerkraut.....very finely shred the cabbage! I was doing it by hand before because I don't have a thin enough blade for my food processor. But I guess cutting it into shreds by hand just wasn't getting it thin enough. And I never thought to use my mandoline slicer....duh :P So that's … [Read more...]
Lacto-fermentation: The Methods
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Many people when starting out with lacto-fermenting think that "whey" is needed in the process, but this is not the case. How Lacto-fermentation Happens The process of lacto-fermentation happens when the starches and sugars found within vegetables and fruits are converted to lactic acid by friendly bacteria. Lactic … [Read more...]
Lacto-fermented “Sweet & Spicy” Pickles
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These pickles are slightly sweet with just a hint of spicy-ness. They taste similar to a bread and butter style pickle, but with the added benefits of lacto-fermentation. The bad thing about these tasty pickles are that they never seem to last in my house... they get eaten up so quickly. I just may have to lock the kids out … [Read more...]
Pickling Spice *
Use this handy spice mix where-ever a recipes calls for "pickling spice". I like to use it a lot in my lacto-fermenting....especially pickles, whether they be the sweet or dilly kind. 1 Tablespoon black peppercorns 1 Tablespoon mustard seeds 1 Tablespoon coriander seeds 1 Tablespoon hot red pepper flakes 1 … [Read more...]
