Preserve vegetables through fermentation

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90 minutes

5 steps

·Beginner

After 90 min: You'll create probiotic-rich fermented vegetables that stay fresh for months.

What you need

VegetablesSaltJarsWaterCloth

The 90-Minute Plan

Prep vegetables0–15 min

Wash vegetables, cut into desired size, measure salt (2% by weight).

Create brine15–35 min

Mix salt with filtered water (no chlorine), aim for 2% salinity.

Pack jars35–55 min

Pack vegetables tightly in clean jars, pour brine to cover completely.

Create airlock55–75 min

Weight vegetables down, cover with cloth to prevent dust and flies.

Monitor fermentation75–90 min

Keep at 65-75°F. Taste after 3-7 days, move to cold storage when ready.

Pro Tip

Watch for white mold (harmless kaolin) vs pink (discard batch).

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