Which Vegetables and Seasonings Should I Use to Make Sauerkraut?
Last Updated: Cabbage is a must have when making sauerkraut, but what other vegetables or spices work? Ensure delicious sauerkraut with these suggestions.
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9 Great Fermentation Gift Ideas for a Loved One [To Fit Any Budget]
Perfect gift picks for beginner fermenters and pros alike, all price ranges. Fermentation weights, scale, salt, crocks and books. FREE sauerkraut recipe PDF
3 Key Items for Keeping Your Ferments Safe [BELOW THE BRINE]
Crucial for successful fermentation of sauerkraut is keeping everything below the brine and away from air. This is done with fermentation weights and…
Best Way to Remove Odors from Plastic and Silicone [2 ESSENTIAL KEYS]
Two essential keys to effectively remove smells from silicone & plastic kitchenware. Banish odors of garlic, onions, sauerkraut & tomato from lids, sealing rings.
BEST Fermentation Weight for Fermenting in Jars [28-Day Challenge]
Discover the best fermentation weight for mason jar fermenting. 7 different weights tested over 28 days. Safely below the brine? No brine overflow? No mold?
15 EXPERT Fermentation Tips to Ferment the Perfect Batch Every Time
A set of 15 Fermentation Tips to ensure you successfully ferment your sauerkraut. TIP#7: The best way to hold your ferments below the brine. TIP #4: Do you need to sanitize your equipment? TIP #11: A simple tool to test your ferments. And in TIP #6, a guaranteed way to make sure you are adding the proper amount of salt
Has Your Sauerkraut Fermentation Gone Bad? Three Fermentation Rules and Many Troubleshooting Tips
Are there uninvited guests lurking in your jar of sauerkraut? Follow the three basic fermentation rules and wave good-bye to slimy, moldy, mushy sauerkraut.
SALTY Cabbage to SOUR Sauerkraut: Fermentation Signs to Monitor
Fermentation signs for sauerkraut to monitor and tweak. Bubbles rising to the surface? Smell? Color? Overflowing brine? Browning? Dry? Add brine? Or not?
Can I Use Plastic? Silicone? Stainless Steel? for Fermentation
What’s best to use for fermentation? Plastic? Glass? Ceramic? Stainless Steel? Silicone? What to look for what choosing your fermentation weight, lid or jar.
How to Slice Cabbage [Which is the BEST for Perfect Sauerkraut?]
Are you looking for evenly fermented sauerkraut that tastes WOW! How to slice cabbage to get the texture you want. Chef’s knife? Mandolin? Food processor?
Dry Sauerkraut? 17 Transformative Tips [BONUS: Gut Shots Recipe]
Dry sauerkraut is frustrating to experience. Why? Where did all the brine go? What to do? Simple tips to deal with dry sauerkraut. BONUS Gut Shots Recipe.
5 Ways to Store Fermented Sauerkraut [One is Controversial]
Storing fermented sauerkraut can be a challenge when there is not enough room in your refrgerator. Freeze? DIY root cellar? Canning? The heat of canning…
5 Ingredients I NEVER Use in My Sauerkraut [or Vegetable Ferments] and Why
Why a starter culture, whey, vinegar, celery juice or leftover brine is not necessary to safely ferment sauerkraut or vegetables. What happens if used?
11 Cool Fermentation Tips for Hot Weather
Moldy, mushy sauerkraut? Trying to make sauerkraut in hot weather? Fermentation tips cool your ferment and ensure success: Adjust salt, the Wet T-shirt…
Fermentation Crocks: The Who, What, Where, When, Why and How
Fermentation Crocks: The What? Why? Who? Where? When? and How? of fermenting in a water-sealed crock with weights and lid. Ferment your sauerkraut with ease.