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07-05-2011, 03:47 PM | #1 |
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Fermentation support thread :D
I think we need one of these, and save up all the fermentation wisdom in one place
So, here's my question: you know how nourishing traditions always says to put some whey , like a Tbsp or two, and if not, add another Tbsp of salt. I don't like my ferments too salty though! I make half-salt pickles and they are wonderful! Although a little fragile. For most recipes adding another whole Tbsp of salt DOUBLES the salt for the ferment, that's a lot. What dairy-free spike can we use? Raw ACV? non-dairy kefir?
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07-05-2011, 03:58 PM | #2 |
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Re: Fermentation support thread :D
Great idea for a thread! We've been experiementing with ferments too. I just started some Kavass today, I am worried about it being too salty because of what you said.
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07-05-2011, 04:10 PM | #3 |
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Re: Fermentation support thread :D
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07-05-2011, 04:40 PM | #4 |
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Re: Fermentation support thread :D
what kind?
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07-05-2011, 06:21 PM | #5 |
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07-05-2011, 07:34 PM | #6 |
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Re: Fermentation support thread :D
There's rye kvass but it's much more involved, almost like making beer. I love beet kvass, I haven't made it in awhile.
Sonshinemama told me how to make my kombucha taste JUST LIKE G.T. Dave's!! Put a single strawberry in a bottle, cap it, and let it sit on the counter. . WRT to whey vs salt, I'm sorry I don't know. I've always used whey. I have Wild Fermentation, though, so I can cross-check the recipes later. I want to make cortido. The only ferment I've tried that didn't work was pineapple vinegar. It got moldy. . Oh, and I'm a sourdough flunkie but I'm grain-free now so it doesn't matter. |
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07-06-2011, 03:15 AM | #7 |
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Re: Fermentation support thread :D
I like the strawberry idea! I have to brag that my Kombucha has been very much like GT's lately as well . I got some larger mason jars and after I harvest it initially I divide it into the mason jars along with some pieces of peeled, sliced ginger and put the lid on tight and put it in the pantry for 2 days. Then I add some cranberry or cranberry blend juice to it before chilling it. It's very much like the gingerberry kombucha only still not quite as fizzy.
The sauerkraut I made last month is almost gone, trying to track down a container to get a larger batch going.
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07-05-2011, 06:25 PM | #8 |
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Re: Fermentation support thread :D
I love dilly carrots! And fermented pickles. And golden beet Ginger kraut. And fermented salsa
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07-05-2011, 07:10 PM | #9 |
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07-05-2011, 07:13 PM | #10 |
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Re: Fermentation support thread :D
Just started my 1st batch of dilly carrots with 2ble salt, no whey.
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07-09-2011, 03:51 AM | #11 |
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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 | #12 |
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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 | #13 |
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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, 06:24 PM | #14 | ||
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Re: Fermentation support thread :D
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07-09-2011, 06:54 PM | #15 |
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Re: Fermentation support thread :D
abbi, watch these http://www.youtube.com/user/CorganicTV#p/p
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