Why My Ferment Smells Bad
Fermenting Basics, Tips & TroubleshootingEvery beginner hits this wall. You open a jar, the smell smacks you in the face, and suddenly you are […]
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Ferment Not Bubbling: Is It Dead? What It Really Means
Fermenting Basics, Tips & TroubleshootingIf your ferment is not bubbling, it does not mean it is dead. Most vegetable ferments stay quiet, even when they are working. Learn why jars show no activity, how to tell if a batch is truly gone bad, and when to start worrying.
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What a Normal Ferment Should Smell Like
Fermenting Basics, Tips & TroubleshootingNot sure what a healthy ferment should smell like? Here’s the clear answer. Learn which sour or funky smells are normal, which odors mean spoilage, and how to prevent bad smells in the first place.
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When and How to Burp Your Ferments
Fermenting Basics, Tips & TroubleshootingLearn when and how to burp your ferments the right way. Find out which jars actually need burping, how to do it safely, and how to avoid burping completely with the right lids and tools.
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Are All Pickles Fermented?
UncategorizedAre all pickles fermented? Most people assume all pickles are fermented, but that has never been true. Today, the vast
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Why Ferments Turn Cloudy
Fermenting Basics, Tips & TroubleshootingLearn why ferment brine turns cloudy, when it’s harmless, and when it means trouble. Clear signs, simple prevention, and the old school rules that keep jars safe.
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Fermented Garlic: The Simple Old School Method
Fermenting BasicsLearn how to make fermented garlic the old school way using a simple salt brine. This guide covers the right salt ratio, safety basics, and how to store and use fermented garlic for months.
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Dry Brine vs Wet Brine for Fermenting Vegetables: Which One Should You Use?
Fermenting BasicsLearn when to use dry salting or a wet brine, the right salt ratios, and which vegetables work best for each method.
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7 Fermented Remedies to Make Now for Cold and Flu Season
HealthLearn seven old world fermented remedies that support immunity through the cold and flu season. Garlic honey, fire cider, ginger honey, fermented lemons, kvass, carrot sticks, and kraut explained with usage and simple steps.
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Can You Ferment in Plastic? The Real Answer!
HealthPeople ask this constantly, and most of the answers online are half right. So—can you ferment in plastic? Yes, but
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