Learning how to ferment isn't hard! Fermentation is an easy method of preservation. Take a look at this guide to fermenting for beginners to get started.
Fermenting food is some of the easiest food preservation that there is. Here are 15 easy to follow fermentation recipes for beginners
Pine needle soda is a naturally fermented drink with foraged ingredients, also called pine needle sprite. It's light, bright, and refreshing! This recipe makes one 16 oz bottle.
Get ready to become a confident home fermenter with these easy fermentation recipes for beginners. You're guaranteed to get great results on the first try.
Fermented foods bring more than just increased nutrition to your diet though; They also protect against pathogens and helps digestion.
Fermenting beets is easy and the result is both tasty and healthy. It's a great way to preserve your harvest and enjoy it longer. In this tutorial, I'll show you just how easy it is to ferment beets.
Fermented ginger honey is a deliciously sweet concoction with a mellow ginger flavor and is full of probiotics that boost your immune system.
How do you make fermented peppers? What is the best salt ratio for fermenting peppers? how long to ferment peppers? With our Easy Pepper Fermentation Recipe you'll have the best fermented peppers in just 5 weeks! Learn how to ferment any type of pepper at home.
Fermented jalapenos are a spicy treat filled with gut-loving bacteria. Make fermented jalapenos with this fermented jalapeno pepper recipe.
Fermented foods have started gaining traction, not just because they’re tasty, but also because according to WebMD, they could be good for our digestive systems, potentially reducing risk of diseases like diabetes and IBS. Fermented drinks like kombucha are on all the grocery shelves, and people have even been purchasing their own scoby (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast) to make kombucha at home, which made us wonder — what other fermented foods are totally attainable for the home chef? It turns out plenty! The internet has seemingly endless resources for whatever kind of fermented food you’re interested in trying....
This homemade root beer is so delicious - it's exactly what real root beer is meant to taste like. I think it's my new favorite fermented soda!
How to make honey fermented ginger and lemon - a common combination for combatting cold/flu symptoms and tasty addition to meals, dressing, and drinks. Best of all, once prepared, this fermented lemon and ginger will last several months and the process couldn't be simpler.
Here are 5 simple rules to follow when fermenting foods. Learn how to ferment sauerkraut, kombucha, yogurt, sourdough bread, wine and more!
Are you a kimchi lover who's wondered how to make kimchi at home? Here's how to make your own easy, fermented kimchi with this authentic Korean recipe (without the fish sauce!)
A delicious soft onion condiment that is loaded with healthy probiotics!
Learn how to make smreka, a fermented beverage originating from the Balkans and made with juniper berries. It's super easy to make, and it's great for your gut health!
Dive into fermenting vegetables with our beginner’s guide. Learn easy techniques to preserve food, boost flavor and promote gut health.
This isn’t just any old salsa. This is fermented salsa.
OK, so we all know by now that taking care of the gut is important. And fermented foods are an easy way to do that. Need some inspiration? Here's 85 easy ways to eat more fermented foods.
Enjoy the unique flavors of this apple sauerkraut recipe made with celery and black pepper. This apple sauerkraut is long fermented for 21 days, giving it the best flavor and making it perfect for gut health.
Dandelion kombucha is the best kombucha flavor for spring! This second fermentation makes a bubbly probiotic drink fueled with flower power.
For a truly magnificent flavor explosion, make this Fermented Chimichurri and experience one of the most delightful...
Are you a hot sauce lover? I am too. But I really don’t like spending $5 to even $10 on fancy hot sauces! Plus, most of them, even if they say “natural” or “organic,” still have chemical additives. My hot sauce recipe I’m sharing here is fermented, which means it is naturally preserved, and has all
Your family just. doesn't. like. fermented foods. I know... shocking. ;) Yet, actually, this is very common! So I'm bound and determined to help you succeed! Let's continue on our ever-important quest to add more beneficial bacteria to our guts, this time with 43 probiotic-filled, fermented condiments! Because, for real, who doesn't like ketchup? [by Lindsey Dietz]
This is a comprehensive guide to safely using salt in fermentation. Learn about different salt fermentation methods, the best salt for fermentation, and the best salt concentration to use when fermenting different vegetables.
Fermented honey recipes are a great way to get health benefits from simple and natural ingredients. Find the best honey ferments here!
Pickles, kimchi, kombucha and sauerkraut - there's just something amazing and delicious about sour and pickled foods. The tangier, the better. This sauerkraut is a wonderful, zesty addition to burgers, tacos, sandwiches, nourish bowls, salads and soups. It's also beautiful and makes for a delightful homemade gift!
Fermenting red onions is easy, quick, and makes the most perfect, thinly sliced condiment for salads, sandwiches, soups, etc. It takes a little longer than quick pickled onions, but the short wait is SOOOO worth it!
Know the feeling? You get attached to a certain bottled or restaurant dressing; then you find out it's full of junk. I can help! In this round-up of 28 fermented and probiotic-filled salad dressings, you're sure to find at least one that's just right! [by Lindsey Dietz]
How much salt to use for the perfect lacto fermentation salt ratio is a common question. Let's go over how much salt to use when fermenting vegetables, and how to measure the perfect fermenting brine ratio.
These honey fermented cranberries are a healthy, colorful, and delicious fermented recipe that is perfect for your Thanksgiving or holiday dinner. Fermented honey cranberries are made from nourishing real food ingredients, and are a wonderful recipe for gut health.
Cheesemaking recipes can be hard to find these days, but they're becoming more common as this old-time skill becomes a popular hobby in the kitchen. Cheesemaking doesn't have to be difficult, and I've included delicious
Simple and easy fermented onions recipe.
These fermented apples are packed with probiotics and are SO easy to make!
This simple recipe for fermented bananas is rich in probiotics, and perfect for adding to smoothies or oatmeal.
Fermented Garlic is the easiest ferment EVER! With just 2 ingredients and no starter culture required, you can preserve garlic through the magic of fermentation for a health-promoting food that can be added to your favorite dishes, dips, dressings, and used as a natural remedy!
There is nothing better than a fresh, spicy appetizer on a hot summer day like this Fiery Fermented Tomato Salsa paired with a...
A review of Alex Lewin's book Real Food Fermentation. Includes a recipe for fermented Carolina Coleslaw.
In early winter the produce section of markets can be loaded with newly harvested ginger, galangal, and turmeric roots; they are full, succulent, and fresh. This is the time to preserve them. If you are lucky, you might find varieties beyond the widely available yellow ginger, such as the milder baby ginger, labeled “pink,” “young,” “new,” or “stem” ginger, or the zestier blue Hawaiian. This recipe can be used for any kind of ginger, turmeric, or galangal, though galangal is more fibrous and better suited for a grated paste. We use these slices throughout the year to flavor meals or to put in other ferments to give them a head start (for example, when starting a hot sauce with only dried chile pods).
