Pickles & Ferments
Pickled peaches, strawberries, and green onions show that preserving with acidity extends beyond cucumbers. Fermented preparations add another approach, with each recipe setting out its own method and storage requirements.
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Lacto-Fermented Vegetables
Carrots, cauliflower, and cabbage take on a tangy character in these fermented preparations. Browse the recipes for their particular seasoning, fermentation method, and guidance on handling the finished vegetables.
In this collection
Cowboy Candy Relish
Sweet, tangy, spicy, and just a little addictive, this refrigerated Cowboy Candy Relish turns fresh jalapeños and onion into a glossy, spoonable condiment with the classic flavor of…
Quick Pickled Red Onions
These quick pickled red onions are bright, crisp, tangy, and just sweet enough to soften the sharp edge of the vinegar without turning them into a sweet pickle.…
Blueberry Cowboy Candy
Blueberry Cowboy Candy combines the sweet heat of classic Cowboy Candy with juicy blueberries to create a colorful refrigerator condiment that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. The…
Cowboy Candy
Traditional Cowboy Candy is made with fresh Jalapeños, but using pickled Jalapeño slices creates a quick and convenient shortcut that delivers sweet heat in a fraction of the…
Citrus Maple Gingered Fermented Carrots
These citrus maple gingered carrots are a bright, aromatic fermented vegetable with a balance of sweet, tangy, and warm spice flavors. Fresh citrus zest brings lively fragrance, while…
Curried Fermented Cauliflower
This curried fermented cauliflower delivers a bold, tangy crunch with warm spice from curry powder and aromatic garlic. The natural fermentation process develops a pleasantly sour flavor while…
Dill Pickle Sauerkraut
If dill pickles and classic sauerkraut joined forces for grilling season, this would be the result. Crisp cabbage is naturally fermented with a precise 2% salt ratio, then…
Chamoy Pickles
Chamoy Pickles are a bold Mexican-inspired snack combining the crunch of dill pickles with the sweet-sour-spicy punch of chamoy. Pickles soak in a tangy, chili-lime mixture, turning bright…
Pickled Okra
Crisp okra spears pickled in a sweet-heat brine with garlic, Jalapeño, and chili flakes. The goal is bright acidity, noticeable sweetness, and a clean back-end heat—never mushy. Ingredients…
Pineapple Cowboy Candy
Bright, tropical pineapple meets a sweet-spicy kick in this irresistible Pineapple Cowboy Candy. Perfect as a topping for grilled meats, stirred into salads, or enjoyed straight from the…
