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07-07-2011, 05:39 PM | #17 |
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Re: Fermentation support thread :D
When I make a batch of Kombucha I just leave the baby scoby that forms in with the next batch. Do that a few times and the scoby gets really thick. IDK if that's a sanctioned way to do it per say but it worked for me
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07-07-2011, 07:12 PM | #18 |
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Re: Fermentation support thread :D
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07-08-2011, 06:09 AM | #19 |
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Re: Fermentation support thread :D
I made my first kraut of the season with golden beets & 3 tiny little heads in cabbage from the farm. I usually add ginger, but I didn't have any.
Also made a pint of dilly carrots with dill, spring garlic, and carrots from the farm, and then a larger batch with store carrots.
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07-08-2011, 08:47 PM | #20 |
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Re: Fermentation support thread :D
Any input on this? I've never tried fermenting veggies before, and we don't eat sauerkraut or anything like that, so I'm not sure what it's supposed to taste like...
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07-08-2011, 10:39 PM | #21 | |
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Re: Fermentation support thread :D
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---------- Post added at 12:39 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:38 AM ---------- I do that all the time. I only separate them when they get ridiculously big or when someone wants one. I used to have 6 gallons going but I'm down to 3 since I stopped drinking it between meals. (I actually can't have it at all right now but I'll be drinking it again soon.) |
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07-09-2011, 03:51 AM | #22 |
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Re: Fermentation support thread :D
About the carrots: I didn't taste the brine. I always leave mine for the full 7 days, and when I open it, it explodes like champagne or a shaken soda bottle.
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07-09-2011, 08:50 AM | #23 |
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Re: Fermentation support thread :D
Just got a good deal on some pickling size cucumbers. Anyone have favorite recipes/instructions for fermented cucumbers?
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07-09-2011, 10:26 AM | #24 |
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Re: Fermentation support thread :D
Lisa, you wouldn't happen to have a scoby available would you? Are they mailable?
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07-09-2011, 12:32 PM | #25 | |
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Re: Fermentation support thread :D
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I just used water, salt, dill & garlic and not the other stuff. I did it in quart jars and not a bucket. Well, I did the bucket method & didn't like it.
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07-09-2011, 12:41 PM | #26 |
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Re: Fermentation support thread :D
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07-09-2011, 01:02 PM | #27 |
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Re: Fermentation support thread :D
Lisa, yes, it's your scoby and I had your boocha, and I know it was fine. I use filtered (clorine free) water, reg. black tea, plain organic white sugar (before then, non-organic, still plain), and i was using glass containers with cloth over them.
The batch that was never gonna be done I didn't have the heart to dump out. so, i poured the liquid into a plastic pitcher and left it there for a few days. Suddenly it turned into perfect, bubbly, tangy boocha So, now i'm using that tiny scoby that formed on top of that to brew more in that same pitcher. it's looking to be the best batch i've had yet While the set i have in the glass, made from a back-up scoby is not looking that good. go figure! PICKLES: wanna make some half-salts? i love those
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07-09-2011, 01:28 PM | #28 |
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Re: Fermentation support thread :D
Great idea for a thread!
My dilly carrots (made with double salt) should be done in a few days. Same with my sauerkraut. |
07-09-2011, 01:56 PM | #29 | |
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I'm not fond of really garlicy things, I'm wondering if I should reduce the garlic a bit.
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07-09-2011, 03:01 PM | #30 |
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Re: Fermentation support thread :D
I didn't weigh them down. Just put on a tight lid.
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