TOOLS TO PREPARE VEGETABLES FOR FERMENTATION
Fermenting vegetable does not require specialized equipment, there are some tools that can make preparing and fermenting even easier! A Quality Knife or Food Processor There are a few different ways to prepare your vegetables for fermenting. Whether you are grating, chopping, or slicing, a good quality knife or food processor is key. Pounding Tool If you are fermenting sauerkraut or other veggies that ferment in their own juice, you’ll need some sort of pounding tool to help break apart the vegetables and compress them together in the fermenting vessel. Fermentation Jars and Containers There is no shortage of options when it comes to choosing a container for fermenting your vegetables, fruits or condiments. Glass Containers: Easy to Find Glass is one of the best options for fermenting vegetables because it doesn’t scratch easily. Glass such as canning jars are relatively easy and inexpensive to obtain. LIDS AND AIRLOCKS FOR FERMENTING How you cover your fermenting vegetables can be the difference between a perfect batch of crunchy pickles and moldy cucumbers. An ideal cover will keep oxygen away from your vegetables but still allow the gases produce from fermentation to escape. Lid with Airlock: Popular Choice Using a jar with […]
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