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.
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Red Cabbage Sauerkraut
While you can certainly make sauerkraut from red or green cabbage, it’s helpful to note that red cabbage has significantly stronger health-generating capacities than green cabbage. Aside from…
Lacto-Fermented Jalapeños
Fermented Jalapeños are a deliciously spicy ingredient we always keep on hand. These piquant little lacto-pickled pepper slices pack loads of flavor and are incredibly versatile. Lacto-fermented Jalapeños…
Bourbon-Brined Pickled Peppered Okra
Bourbon and okra might not seem like a natural combination, but once you’ve tried one of these pickled okra pods, we guarantee that you’ll change your mind. These…
Cowboy Candy aka Candied Jalapeños
There aren’t words that exist to describe how addictive these little savoury, sweet, spicy, crunchy, garlicky pickled jalapeno rounds are. Put them on sandwiches, tacos, rice or bake…
Sauerkraut Relish
Ingredients 4 cups chopped celery 1 cup chopped green pepper 1 cup chopped onion 1 (16-ounce) can sauerkraut, drained 1 (4-ounce) jar pimientos, drained and chopped 1 cup…
Sweet and Spicy Pickles
Anyone who grows a plentiful cucumber crop in the garden knows the struggle when you’re burned out on salads and can’t give any more of the dang things…
Spicy Quick Pickled Radishes
Super simple, spicy pickled radishes that are ready to eat immediately! These pickled radishes are amazing on tacos, burgers, salads and more. Recipe as listed below yields about…
Pickled Green Tomatoes
Ingredients 2 pounds green tomatoes (about 6 medium) 2 garlic cloves, sliced 1 sprig fresh dill 2 cups white vinegar 2 cups water 2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons…
Candied Jalapeños
There aren’t words that exist to describe how addictive these little savoury, sweet, spicy, crunchy, garlicky pickled jalapeno rounds are. Put them on sandwiches, tacos, rice or bake…
Sriracha Sauce
This homemade version of the insanely popular Thai hot chile-garlic sauce is thinner and fresher-tasting than store-bought. It needs a few days to ferment at room temperature, but…
