October 4, 2024

Category: Fermenting

Fermented Carrots
Fermenting, Homesteading

Fermented Carrots

We made some fermented carrots a bit ago and they came out quite well. We followed the instructions from Farmhouse on Boone and added five crushed cloves of garlic. Today, I am trying it with a couple tablespoons of Ball Mixed Pickling Spice. Seems Ball is not producing this spice mix anymore. If it turns […]

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Fermented Dilly Beans
Fermenting, Homesteading

Fermented Dilly Beans

I tried these out and they came out quite well. I think the next time I make them I will try it without the chilies. I found the recipe on the Ball website. Ingredients 1/2-3/4 pounds green beans (or enough to fill a quart jar), ends removed 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 chilies, fresh or […]

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Sauerkraut
Fermenting, Homesteading

Sauerkraut

The following recipe makes about a quart of sauerkraut originally appeared on Fresh Preserving. Ingredients 1 cup (240 ml) non-chlorinated water 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon pickling salt 2 pounds cabbage (about 1-2 medium cabbage) Equipment One quart sized fermentation kit (Ball Fermentation Kit or equivalent) Large bowl Directions To make brine, dissolve 1 teaspoon […]

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Fermented Jalapeño Hot Sauce
Fermenting, Homesteading

Fermented Jalapeño Hot Sauce

Fermented Jalapeño Hot Sauce is done! Get the original recipe here. Ingredients 2 cups non-chlorinated water 1 1/2 tablespoons pickling salt 3/4 pounds Jalapenos, seeded if desired, roughly chopped 1/2 pound celery heart, leaves included, finely diced 1 cup onion (1 medium onion), small diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon coriander seeds Equipment One quart […]

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