What are some good vegetables to ferment?
It's easy to get into fermenting, whether you like food or are just trying to waste less. Fermenting vegetables is a simple and natural way to make your favorite fruits and vegetables last longer in the fridge. Using the right kind of vegetables and the right brine is the key to making a great ferment. By keeping everything under the brine, the right conditions are made for good bacteria to grow. One of the most-used vegetables for lacto-fermentation is cabbage. It's easy to make, cheap and tastes good once it's been fermented. Many people like sauerkraut, but cabbage can also be used in other dishes. It has a lot of vitamin C and helps the body's immune system. Choose fresh cabbage that hasn't been sprayed with pesticides. The pesticides will kill the cabbage's nutrients and stop it from fermenting. Start by cleaning a 32-ounce wide-mouth glass jar with boiling water. This step is important because it keeps bacteria from growing in the jar. Rinse the cabbage w...