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Fermentation
Sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir and mead, and the crocks and jars they need. How fermenting works, what goes wrong, and how to tell a healthy ferment from a spoiled one.
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Fermenting · FermentationCan You Freeze Homemade Sauerkraut?You can, and it keeps for a year. But freezing costs you crunch and kills most of the live bacteria. Here is what survives, how to do it properly, and the…8 Sep 2026
Fermenting · FermentationCan You Make Sauerkraut In A Plastic Container? Will A Bucket Work?Yes, in food grade plastic. Here is which plastics are safe with acid, why a deep bucket beats a shallow tub, how to weigh the cabbage down, what to avoid…8 Sep 2026
Fermenting · FermentationCan You Make Sauerkraut With Red Cabbage?Yes, and it turns a remarkable magenta. Red cabbage is firmer, takes longer and needs more work to release its brine. Here is what changes, what stays the…8 Sep 2026All guides in this section
Fermenting · Fermentation · 8 Sep 2026Do You Wash Cabbage Before Making Sauerkraut?Mostly no, and there is a good reason. The bacteria that ferment your cabbage live on the leaves. Here is when to wash anyway, what to do instead,…
Fermenting · Fermentation · 8 Sep 2026Does Cooking Fermented Food Kill The Bacteria?Yes, above about 46 degrees. But heat does not undo everything fermenting did, and there are good reasons to cook it anyway. Here is what survives,…
Fermenting · Fermentation · 8 Sep 2026Does Sauerkraut Need To Be Fully Submerged When Fermenting?Yes, and it is the one rule that matters most. Here is why the brine line decides everything, what happens to cabbage that floats, six ways to keep…
Fermenting · Fermentation · 8 Sep 2026How To Stop Fermentation In MeadFive ways to stop a mead fermenting, which to use and when. Plus the point most guides get wrong about potassium sorbate, and why bottling a live…
Fermenting · Fermentation · 8 Sep 2026What Are The Benefits Of Eating Fermented Foods?A complete guide to what fermented food does for you — preservation without power, easier digestion, minerals unlocked, vitamins created, and the…
Fermenting · Fermentation · 8 Sep 2026Why Is Fermented Food Good For You?Because microbes do work on the food before you eat it. Five mechanisms explain almost every benefit — pre-digestion, removing what blocks…
Fermenting · Fermentation · 9 Dec 2021Do Fermented Foods Need To Be Refrigerated? Ferments Storage GuideDo fermented foods need to be refrigerated? In general, the answer is no, but with some nuances you may find
Fermenting · Fermentation · 1 Dec 2021How To Make Sauerkraut Brine: 3 Simple Methods3 simple methods for how to make sauerkraut brine. The best sauerkraut fermentation results are achieved with 2% brine
Fermenting · Fermentation · 8 Mar 2018The Best Fermentation Crock For The Aspiring Fermentista!Review of the best fermentation crocks For home fermenting. Water-sealed vs open crocks. Best Overall, Best Value &
Fermenting · Fermentation · 29 Jan 20187 Fermenting Lids For Mason Jars That Kick AssTurning a mason jar into a fermentation vessel for making sauerkraut and kimchi is a great idea. You can buy fermenting lids for mason jars online,…
Fermenting · Fermentation · 24 Jan 2018Ohio Stoneware Fermentation Crock – Beautiful Crocks For Fermenting And PicklingOhio Stoneware fermentation crocks come in a range of sizes. 1,2,3,5 and 10 gallon open crocks or complete crock kits are available. All made from…
Fermenting · Fermentation · 1 Nov 2017Why I Stopped Fermenting Sauerkraut In Mason JarsI stopped fermenting sauerkraut in mason jars a while ago. Here I list the pros and cons of mason jars for fermenting and the REASONS WHY I
Fermenting · Fermentation · 28 Oct 2017Sauerkraut Not Bubbling – What To Do And Should You Even Care?If your sauerkraut is not bubbling do you need to panic? Well, the answer is likely NO. In this short article I'll explain why your bubbles may have…
Fermenting · Fermentation · 28 Oct 2017How To Make The Best Naturally Fermented Foods At HomeIf you've no idea how to get started fermenting your own food, this guide covers it in detail. Everything you need to know to get started. START
Fermenting · Fermentation · 8 Oct 2017How Long To Ferment Sauerkraut?How long does to ferment sauerkraut? There are a number of factors. Salinity, temperature, time. Learn How To Not Screw It
Fermenting · Fermentation · 4 Oct 2017How To Make Sauerkraut In A Crock Pot Or Mason JarUtterly confused about how to make raw sauerkraut at home? This article on making sauerkraut in a crock or mason jar will reveal
Fermenting · Fermentation · 29 Sep 2017How Long Does Kimchi Last?How long does Kimchi last? There is no exact answer, but this article will give you all the knowledge you need to ensure your Kimchi is
Fermenting · Fermentation · 27 Sep 2017How To Make Sauerkraut And Kimchi Using A Fermentation CrockLearn how to make sauerkraut and kimchi using a fermentation crock. This guide will have you on a road to perfect fermented
Fermenting · Fermentation · 10 Sep 2017Making Water Kefir The Easy WayWelcome to this guide to making water kefir. We’ve done all we can to make the process of making your first batch of tasty water kefir as painless,…
Fermenting · Fermentation · 2 Sep 2017How To Make Kefir Milk 101Learn how to make fermented kefir milk in this free milk kefir 101 video series. No signup required, just free videos and
Fermenting · Fermentation · 17 Aug 2017How To Ferment Beets The Easy WayLooking for a detailed guide on how to ferment beets? Learn why fermented beets are so good for you, and how to ferment them easily. START HERE TO…
Fermenting · Fermentation · 10 Aug 2017How Does Fermentation Work? A PrimerEver wondered how does fermentation work? This article and video will explain the lacto-fermentation process and give you the
Fermenting · Fermentation · 6 Aug 2017What Is The Best Salt For Fermenting?What Is The Best Salt For Fermenting? Fermenting vegetables is growing massively in popularity, but which salt should you use? THIS ARTICLE
Fermenting · Fermentation · 8 Sep 2026Does Cooking Fermented Food Kill The Bacteria?Yes, above about 46 degrees. But heat does not undo everything fermenting did, and there are good reasons to cook it anyway. Here is what survives,…Fermenting · Fermentation · 8 Sep 2026Does Sauerkraut Need To Be Fully Submerged When Fermenting?Yes, and it is the one rule that matters most. Here is why the brine line decides everything, what happens to cabbage that floats, six ways to keep…Fermenting · Fermentation · 8 Sep 2026How To Stop Fermentation In MeadFive ways to stop a mead fermenting, which to use and when. Plus the point most guides get wrong about potassium sorbate, and why bottling a live…Fermenting · Fermentation · 8 Sep 2026What Are The Benefits Of Eating Fermented Foods?A complete guide to what fermented food does for you — preservation without power, easier digestion, minerals unlocked, vitamins created, and the…Fermenting · Fermentation · 8 Sep 2026Why Is Fermented Food Good For You?Because microbes do work on the food before you eat it. Five mechanisms explain almost every benefit — pre-digestion, removing what blocks…Fermenting · Fermentation · 9 Dec 2021Do Fermented Foods Need To Be Refrigerated? Ferments Storage GuideDo fermented foods need to be refrigerated? In general, the answer is no, but with some nuances you may findFermenting · Fermentation · 1 Dec 2021How To Make Sauerkraut Brine: 3 Simple Methods3 simple methods for how to make sauerkraut brine. The best sauerkraut fermentation results are achieved with 2% brineFermenting · Fermentation · 8 Mar 2018The Best Fermentation Crock For The Aspiring Fermentista!Review of the best fermentation crocks For home fermenting. Water-sealed vs open crocks. Best Overall, Best Value &Fermenting · Fermentation · 29 Jan 20187 Fermenting Lids For Mason Jars That Kick AssTurning a mason jar into a fermentation vessel for making sauerkraut and kimchi is a great idea. You can buy fermenting lids for mason jars online,…Fermenting · Fermentation · 24 Jan 2018Ohio Stoneware Fermentation Crock – Beautiful Crocks For Fermenting And PicklingOhio Stoneware fermentation crocks come in a range of sizes. 1,2,3,5 and 10 gallon open crocks or complete crock kits are available. All made from…Fermenting · Fermentation · 1 Nov 2017Why I Stopped Fermenting Sauerkraut In Mason JarsI stopped fermenting sauerkraut in mason jars a while ago. Here I list the pros and cons of mason jars for fermenting and the REASONS WHY IFermenting · Fermentation · 28 Oct 2017Sauerkraut Not Bubbling – What To Do And Should You Even Care?If your sauerkraut is not bubbling do you need to panic? Well, the answer is likely NO. In this short article I'll explain why your bubbles may have…Fermenting · Fermentation · 28 Oct 2017How To Make The Best Naturally Fermented Foods At HomeIf you've no idea how to get started fermenting your own food, this guide covers it in detail. Everything you need to know to get started. STARTFermenting · Fermentation · 8 Oct 2017How Long To Ferment Sauerkraut?How long does to ferment sauerkraut? There are a number of factors. Salinity, temperature, time. Learn How To Not Screw ItFermenting · Fermentation · 4 Oct 2017How To Make Sauerkraut In A Crock Pot Or Mason JarUtterly confused about how to make raw sauerkraut at home? This article on making sauerkraut in a crock or mason jar will revealFermenting · Fermentation · 29 Sep 2017How Long Does Kimchi Last?How long does Kimchi last? There is no exact answer, but this article will give you all the knowledge you need to ensure your Kimchi isFermenting · Fermentation · 27 Sep 2017How To Make Sauerkraut And Kimchi Using A Fermentation CrockLearn how to make sauerkraut and kimchi using a fermentation crock. This guide will have you on a road to perfect fermentedFermenting · Fermentation · 10 Sep 2017Making Water Kefir The Easy WayWelcome to this guide to making water kefir. We’ve done all we can to make the process of making your first batch of tasty water kefir as painless,…Fermenting · Fermentation · 2 Sep 2017How To Make Kefir Milk 101Learn how to make fermented kefir milk in this free milk kefir 101 video series. No signup required, just free videos andFermenting · Fermentation · 17 Aug 2017How To Ferment Beets The Easy WayLooking for a detailed guide on how to ferment beets? Learn why fermented beets are so good for you, and how to ferment them easily. START HERE TO…Fermenting · Fermentation · 10 Aug 2017How Does Fermentation Work? A PrimerEver wondered how does fermentation work? This article and video will explain the lacto-fermentation process and give you theFermenting · Fermentation · 6 Aug 2017What Is The Best Salt For Fermenting?What Is The Best Salt For Fermenting? Fermenting vegetables is growing massively in popularity, but which salt should you use? THIS ARTICLE