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5 Simple Fermented Carrot Sticks Recipes [Crunchy Goodness]

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🥕 Fermented carrot sticks, a simple ferment for newbies and pros alike. 5 ways to flavor. Enjoy a probiotic-rich, hormone-balancing crunch.

A jar of cucumbers and carrots ready to be pickled. |} MakeSauerkraut.com

Pickled vs Fermented {Which is Better for Gut Health?}

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Discover the pros and cons of pickling vs fermenting, their health benefits, how they affect food flavor, & which one is best for gut health.

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Fermentation Crocks: The Who, What, Where, When, Why and How

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The What? Why? Who? Where? When? and How? of fermenting vegetables in a water-sealed crock. Type to select? Size? Where buy. Care & Cleaning

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The Best Fermentation Temperature {Sauerkraut, Pickles, Kimchi}

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Learn the science behind fermentation temperature to achieve perfect tang, crunch, and flavor in your homemade pickles, sauerkraut, & kimchi.

Can of store-bought sauerkraut and a can of home made sauerkraut. | MakeSauerkraut.com

Sauerkraut Shopping Guide [Buy the Right Stuff]

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Ready to buy healthy sauerkraut with beneficial bacteria? Shopping Guide for the Right Stuff: where in the store, what look for on the label.

Glass jar packed with radish quarters sitting on a scale. | MakeSauerkraut.com

The One Tool You Need for Foolproof Fermentation {Pickles to Sauerkraut}

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Discover why a scale is the most important fermentation tool you can own & how to use it to add the right amount of salt. +My favorite scale.

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How Long To Ferment Sauerkraut?

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Learn the three stages of fermentation and how to adjust salt concentration, temperature, and time for the best flavor and bacteria count.

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Why is my Fermenting Sauerkraut so Smelly?

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Does your fermenting sauerkraut smell like dirty diapers, rotten eggs, or bleach? Discover why, if it's safe, & how to get rid of nasty odor.

A spoon of salt over cabbage. Woman with plugged nose next to serving of sauerkraut. | MakeSauerkraut.com

How Much Salt Do I Use to Make Sauerkraut?

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Mushy, moldy sauerkraut? How much salt to use is key when fermenting sauerkraut. Use these measurements to ensure delicious tang and crunch.

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What is the Best Salt for Fermentation {Sauerkraut, Pickles}?

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Discover the best salt for fermentation success. Explore various types of salt & learn which one to choose for great results. FREE PDF Guide

Serving of kimchi alongside a serving of sauerkraut. | MakeSauerkraut.com

Kimchi vs. Sauerkraut [The Complete Guide]

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What are the differences between kimchi & sauerkraut? Is one healthier? Typical ingredients for each? How do you learn to ferment either one?

Roast pork and sauerkraut on cutting board. | MakeSauerkraut.com

Why Do We Eat Pork and Sauerkraut on New Year’s Day?

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A delicious way to enjoy your sauerkraut... any time of the year or on New Year's Day for good luck. Adds incredible flavor to cooked meats.

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