Fermented Vegetables

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Fermented salsa is a flavourful and nutritious twist on traditional salsa. With the added benefits of fermentation, it's a great way to support gut health while enjoying a tasty snack or topping for your favourite dishes. Give this recipe a try and discover the delicious world of fermented foods!

Fermenting MUST-TRY - delicious and easy recipe for Fermented Jalapeños with Garlic 🫑🧄

Fermentation tips & tricks that will help you to successfully complete your ferment and a list of seasonal (winter) vegetables that are great for fermenting.  

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Food preservation is not something new, although methods may vary.

Today we are teaching you four easy and effective ways to preserve fruits and vegetables you grow during the gardening season.

The method you choose depends on what you want to do with the food when it comes the time to eat it.

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We're always blown away by how delicious the simplest ferments are. A bit of onion, garlic and salt transforms red peppers into a tangy and delicious treat in just a couple of days. We promise you this ferment won't last long in your fridge...

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If you love cooking with cauliflower because of its versatility, you'll certainly enjoy fermenting with it. Although fairly bland on its own, cauliflower easily absorbs other flavors so it's perfect to try out new seasonings with. 

There are many ways to eat fermented cauliflower: on its own as a snack or side, in a salad (cold quinoa salads especially), or chopped up in a wrap or sandwich.

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Zesty, tangy and great for putting on salads, Carrot-Ginger Kraut is a summer time must. We loved how fun it was to make and the unique ginger-lime flavors. The great thing about fermenting with grated carrots, rather than sticks, is you can pack in A LOT more carrots.

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Fresh. Light. Tangy. Crunchy. The perfect summer snack on a hot day, especially if you're lucky enough to pick them from your own garden. Fermented Sour Dilly Beans are easy to make with barely any prep time at all, which is always a bonus!

Here's a step-by-step recipe tutorial on how to make Fermented Sour Dilly Beans with Masontops.

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