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Who ferments Vegetables?! (Sauerkraut Thread!?)
#17769137 - 02/08/13 06:30 PM (10 years, 11 months ago) |
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I think we should have a fermented vegetables thread. Until you realize how easy it is to make incredible sauerkraut and kim chi, etc at home and how cheap you're hooked.
Anyone else have experience? Last batch i enjoyed was about 2 quarts of red and green cabbage sauerkraut (whole batch goes red) with some dill and garlic. Wowee. Been thinking of buying some air-locks and getting into doing it completely on the reg.
Anyone have recipes, pics, or experience to share?
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Re: Who ferments Vegetables?! (Sauerkraut Thread!?) [Re: AlabamaApe]
#17771553 - 02/09/13 07:43 AM (10 years, 11 months ago) |
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AlabamaApe said: I think we should have a fermented vegetables thread. Until you realize how easy it is to make incredible sauerkraut and kim chi, etc at home and how cheap you're hooked.
Anyone else have experience? Last batch i enjoyed was about 2 quarts of red and green cabbage sauerkraut (whole batch goes red) with some dill and garlic. Wowee. Been thinking of buying some air-locks and getting into doing it completely on the reg.
Anyone have recipes, pics, or experience to share?
We must be on the same page. Or did you get this book too? It has all kinds of stuff in it, what a great reference.
But no I haven't tried kraut or kim chi but am going to soon.
http://www.westonaprice.org/thumbs-up-reviews/wild-fermentation
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Edited by LunarEclipse (02/09/13 07:47 AM)
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Re: Who ferments Vegetables?! (Sauerkraut Thread!?) [Re: AlabamaApe]
#17772442 - 02/09/13 12:03 PM (10 years, 11 months ago) |
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You don't need airlocks for lactic acid fermentation. Put some water in a plastic bag and put that on top of your kim chi or sauerkraut, that will exclude air, the water will hold the bag against the surface of what you're fermenting.
Broccoli makes a tasty kim chi.
I have Katz's book that Lunar posted a link to, it's a good reference for fermented food prep.
Edited by falcon (02/09/13 12:29 PM)
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Re: Who ferments Vegetables?! (Sauerkraut Thread!?) [Re: falcon] 1
#17799377 - 02/14/13 05:34 AM (10 years, 11 months ago) |
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I love lacto fermentation. You name the veggie, I've fermented it. Did salsa last summer. Kraut, Kimchi, Kale, Turnips, carrots, etc... I used to fool with the weight but found an airlock to be so much easier.
When I do kale, I don't use any salt because I prefer it that way. Salt is not necessary for lacto fermentation.
Some Fish Peppers...

Last batch of Kraut...

Beet Kvaas...

Some cabbage and assorted radishes...

And lacto fermented eggs!

The sky is the limit as to what you can ferment.
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Re: Who ferments Vegetables?! (Sauerkraut Thread!?) [Re: Moody Vaden]
#17799382 - 02/14/13 05:36 AM (10 years, 11 months ago) |
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"Nourishing Traditions" by Sally Fallon (no relation to Neil) has lots of great recipes in it as well. I believe I read somewhere that Katz has a new book out.
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Re: Who ferments Vegetables?! (Sauerkraut Thread!?) [Re: Moody Vaden]
#17799917 - 02/14/13 09:04 AM (10 years, 11 months ago) |
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Yeah, i mean.... you can pickle that!
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Re: Who ferments Vegetables?! (Sauerkraut Thread!?) [Re: AlabamaApe]
#17800600 - 02/14/13 11:44 AM (10 years, 11 months ago) |
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hey! i'm missing something the last 40 years of my life! where i can find detailed data on fermentation?
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Re: Who ferments Vegetables?! (Sauerkraut Thread!?) [Re: Moody Vaden]
#17803337 - 02/14/13 08:14 PM (10 years, 11 months ago) |
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Lactofermented pickled eggs!!! Haven't seen that before.
Is that fermented fish and peppers or name of a pepper?
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Re: Who ferments Vegetables?! (Sauerkraut Thread!?) [Re: falcon]
#17805289 - 02/15/13 03:33 AM (10 years, 11 months ago) |
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Wowow!! ) veey nice thread, need to start this asap:)
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Re: Who ferments Vegetables?! (Sauerkraut Thread!?) [Re: dstark]
#17807199 - 02/15/13 01:37 PM (10 years, 11 months ago) |
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Yes, thread is good, I just added some eggs to some brine!
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Re: Who ferments Vegetables?! (Sauerkraut Thread!?) [Re: falcon]
#17809369 - 02/15/13 06:59 PM (10 years, 11 months ago) |
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anyone have a good source for those airlocks to recommend? and an explanation on using them/how they work thnx
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Re: Who ferments Vegetables?! (Sauerkraut Thread!?) [Re: AlabamaApe]
#17813066 - 02/16/13 12:54 PM (10 years, 11 months ago) |
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I'm curious about this now too. I did an image search, this came up, lacto fermentation airlock system Most of the pictures are of the same kind of airlocks used for brewing wine.
This looks like a good how to http://www.picklemetoo.com/2012/03/12/diy-airlock-system-for-lactofermentation/.
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Re: Who ferments Vegetables?! (Sauerkraut Thread!?) [Re: falcon]
#17817001 - 02/17/13 02:44 AM (10 years, 11 months ago) |
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so you can use a lacto airlock instead of weighing down your veg? I just checked out wild fermentaion, lunar that is awesome! thanks for sharing it.
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Re: Who ferments Vegetables?! (Sauerkraut Thread!?) [Re: bigbigbilly]
#17823399 - 02/18/13 06:09 AM (10 years, 11 months ago) |
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Falcon, that is the name of the pepper.
AlabamaApe, You can get those airlocks at any brewers supply store, or even Amazon if you don't have a local place.
I was using a plate for weight, when I noticed that the brine was eating the enamel off the plate. That's when I switched to airlocks and have used ever since.
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Re: Who ferments Vegetables?! (Sauerkraut Thread!?) [Re: falcon]
#17823404 - 02/18/13 06:11 AM (10 years, 11 months ago) |
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falcon said: I'm curious about this now too. I did an image search, this came up, lacto fermentation airlock system Most of the pictures are of the same kind of airlocks used for brewing wine.
This looks like a good how to http://www.picklemetoo.com/2012/03/12/diy-airlock-system-for-lactofermentation/.
Wow! Some interesting recipes on that site, thanks for sharing that!
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Re: Who ferments Vegetables?! (Sauerkraut Thread!?) [Re: AlabamaApe]
#17831404 - 02/19/13 04:54 PM (10 years, 11 months ago) |
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I do, see --> KIMCHI - Seasoned & Fermented Vegetables
(Kind of want to try those eggs, but a little freaked out!)
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Re: Who ferments Vegetables?! (Sauerkraut Thread!?) [Re: Moody Vaden]
#17831460 - 02/19/13 05:00 PM (10 years, 11 months ago) |
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I tried the eggs, they are good somewhat saltier than I expected, not very sour though. Today was the 4th day of fermenting at room temp and the water was cloudy after that time. I put them in the fridge today. I used the brine recipe that they used here. I didn't add the garlic or the dill. I started a new batch today, I'm going to add some garlic and a pickling spice mix to it tomorrow.
Are your pickled fermented eggs sour?
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Re: Who ferments Vegetables?! (Sauerkraut Thread!?) [Re: falcon]
#17832579 - 02/19/13 08:25 PM (10 years, 11 months ago) |
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My grandma makes kimchi over here.
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Re: Who ferments Vegetables?! (Sauerkraut Thread!?) [Re: Andromeda]
#17834431 - 02/20/13 07:02 AM (10 years, 11 months ago) |
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That's a beautiful ferment, geokills.
Falcon, do you have access to raw whey? I think the eggs are sour but a bit weaker than the veggies come out, but that's what my buds tell me, fwiw.
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Re: Who ferments Vegetables?! (Sauerkraut Thread!?) [Re: Andromeda]
#17837618 - 02/20/13 06:24 PM (10 years, 11 months ago) |
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Andromeda, post a recipe if you can please.
Mood Vaden, don't know, I'll look around. I wonder though if you can substitute another sugar and use something else for the minerals, like seaweed.
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