Fermenting the HARVEST! Corn Relish & Spicy Carrots...So Easy!

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Sarah has been busy canning and fermenting much of the garden harvest. Today she is teaching all about fermenting food. How to ferment, how it works, and why it is safe to eat. Sarah makes fermented spicy carrots and fermented corn relish.
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@MarysNest
@MarysNest 4 жыл бұрын
Great fermenting tutorial. I love fermenting. As to the salt, regardless of what you are fermenting, you may want to always add the salt directly to the jar, then add the water. That way you always know you have added the correct amount of salt and none of it is left behind in the water/salt mixture in the measuring cup. I have a tip if you don’t have any glass weights or the other various fermenting equipment. In place of the glass weights...You can use a 4 ounce canning jelly jar or other small jar. It works great. (And as a back-up, you can put your jar in a bowl.) And if the ferment starts to rise and potentially overflow, it just fills the jelly jar. And if you don’t have the special lids, you can just “burp” your jar on a daily basis. (To burp the jar, you just loosen the lid and then re-tighten it.) As to temperature, ferments like to be around 68F to 72F when they are on the counter. If your kitchen is especially warm, you may want to only leave your ferment on the counter for about 2-3 days regardless of what you are fermenting and then transfer it to the fridge. The fermentation will slow down considerably, but will continue, and the chance of mold developing will lessen. Those first few days of fermenting can be so persnickety if it’s too warm...and bad bacteria or mold can take a foothold before the good bacteria can take a foothold. Also, keep in mind, when you taste your ferment it may be very salty initially. However, once it is refrigerated for at least two weeks the vegetables will absorb more of the brine and the brine will become less salty. So when you go to taste the ferment the vegetable will be very tasty and the brine clinging to it will be less salty. Hope these tips help for anyone who is new to fermenting. Love, Mary
@terryrusselleverydayguy1613
@terryrusselleverydayguy1613 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mary, I'm one of your subscribers. I use the jelly jar because of you, But go to Amazon and check out the new Ball kit. I purchased it and it is so easy to use. I love it.
@mbmiller1956
@mbmiller1956 4 жыл бұрын
Mary's Nest Hi Mary! Got the tomato/basil recipe from you! So happy we can all share tip/tricks/recipes!
@jennawinkelman8260
@jennawinkelman8260 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips!
@MarysNest
@MarysNest 4 жыл бұрын
Terry Russell Every day Guy - Sounds Great!! Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️
@lindas.8036
@lindas.8036 4 жыл бұрын
How on earth do you know how much water is needed, if you put in the vegs first? Water/salt ratio is important, so how can you not mix it then add to the vegs in the jar? Use 1/2 hot water to dissolve the salt then add balance of cold water.
@madeleinebuther3035
@madeleinebuther3035 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Sarah. I know what you mean with the flat top fermenting disk. I found a great solution for that. I bought the suction cups you can get at Walmart or craft shop you use to hang thing on windows or glass sliders. When i want to remove the glass disk I just press it on top of the glass and use it a a lifter. I DO NOT leave it in the ferment only for removal of the disk. Give it a try, it saves me some frustration and minimizes the manipulation of the food. God bless.🙂👍
@eeevans
@eeevans 4 жыл бұрын
I had this same idea but hadn't had a chance to try it yet. Glad to know it works.
@lorindav5549
@lorindav5549 4 жыл бұрын
Maybe when you're not so busy, but I would be interested to see how you use your fermented foods for meals and such.
@EverydayWonder
@EverydayWonder 4 жыл бұрын
Lorinda Van Engelenhoven I am very interested in this. Grew up eating sauerkraut but nothing else really.
@this70sgirlrocks
@this70sgirlrocks 4 жыл бұрын
Me to!
@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY
@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY 4 жыл бұрын
just as a side or a dressing on a sandwich pr salad. Start with a tablespoon then maybe 2 =)
@dancynadventures
@dancynadventures 4 жыл бұрын
I also would love some thoughts on eating these ... lol
@pattidalrymple3055
@pattidalrymple3055 4 жыл бұрын
I came to make the same comment! The corn relish looks good but what do you eat it with?
@thetruenolan6655
@thetruenolan6655 4 жыл бұрын
I've been fermenting for years -- and this was one of the best quick guides for beginners that I have seen. Good job! Thanks!
@LaurieChistine
@LaurieChistine 4 жыл бұрын
Fermented shredded carrots are our favorite in our house. It’s like carrot sauerkraut.
@jimf1964
@jimf1964 4 жыл бұрын
Laurie Christine Add some ginger.😉
@LaurieChistine
@LaurieChistine 4 жыл бұрын
Jim F I’ve done that too but we like it best plain.
@jimf1964
@jimf1964 4 жыл бұрын
Laurie Christine To each his own, right? 🙂
@LaurieChistine
@LaurieChistine 4 жыл бұрын
Jim F Yep...my husband likes it with the ginger. I prefer it plain (I like everything plain). He’ll eat either one but if I make both he just eats mine. LOL
@jimf1964
@jimf1964 4 жыл бұрын
Laurie Christine Don't have to walk all the way to the fridge if he just eats yours. 😃
@nancybeck8230
@nancybeck8230 4 жыл бұрын
This year I fermented my first green beans "Dilly Beans". I love them. My grandson does not like many veggies. The exception is fermented veggies...he calls them "picklized" 🥰
@lindachandler2293
@lindachandler2293 4 жыл бұрын
Time saving tip: pour water over the veggies until it gets to the right night, drain it off in a measuring cup. Now you know exactly how much brine water you are going to need and can figure the salt needed. No running out and having to mix up more brine 🙂
@mymai2792
@mymai2792 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks - that's a great tip. ☺
@lyndastephens9367
@lyndastephens9367 4 жыл бұрын
Sarah, I fermented my green tomatoes at the end of last year's harvest and they were EXCELLENT!! They tasted like a mild relish and excellent on beans, with cornbread. I just quartered them, added some jalapenos and salt water and mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!
@tonidill5197
@tonidill5197 4 жыл бұрын
Yum! I might have to try it without the hot peppers and use banana or mild korean peppers, I have a stomach condition, i love spicy but it doesn't love me! lol
@ferengiprofiteer9145
@ferengiprofiteer9145 4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like my dad's "Caddo relish". Agreed, much better than good.
@joanies6778
@joanies6778 4 жыл бұрын
Lynda, I was wondering, can you do that with green cherry tomatoes? We had a sudden cold front last year, and I lost a lot of green tomatoes in my first garden. I had covered them, but it was not enough. I have trimmed up all my tomato plants now so they will ripen sooner before frost comes, but expect there will be more green cherry tomatoes. I'd hate to waste them.
@ferengiprofiteer9145
@ferengiprofiteer9145 4 жыл бұрын
@@joanies6778 Not an answer to your question but one year we picked all our green tomatoes before a frost. Left them in a bucket in the kitchen and over winter they all ripened gradually. It was amazing. Most were baby boomers.
@tonidill5197
@tonidill5197 4 жыл бұрын
@@joanies6778 You can ferment just about any vegetable. Cherry tomatoes aren't as acidic so they might even ferment faster
@stevemodawell9447
@stevemodawell9447 4 жыл бұрын
Sarah, you and Kevin have a great show; so full of information! Really enjoy the way y’all share your life with us! Thank you!
@danasmith5658
@danasmith5658 4 жыл бұрын
I use a bundt pan to cut the corn off the Cobb, easy and the pan catches all the fly away kernels. Thank you for taking your time to share 😊
@sandy_from_parkerlings
@sandy_from_parkerlings 4 жыл бұрын
In my youth, my dad had a cutting board with a nail sticking up that he'd use to secure the cob then used a metal ring with a serrated edge that was welded to metal grips. When you squeezed the grips the ring tightened around the cob to cut away the kernels... it was then a fast assembly line to swap bowls with him every few cobs to bag the corn for the freezer.
@kathyharvey6765
@kathyharvey6765 4 жыл бұрын
same!!!
@kingskidspoodles1393
@kingskidspoodles1393 4 жыл бұрын
Yes. I like the Informal format- makes you seem like Real People. Not robots.
@kellymendez9035
@kellymendez9035 4 жыл бұрын
My first fermenting experience was making sauerkraut, after watching Art & Bri's tutorial. Turned out really good!
@paularhodarmer3267
@paularhodarmer3267 4 жыл бұрын
I have made fermented cabbage (kraut) and fermented corn and green beans (which we call "pickled beans") for many years now. Many times I fermented what we called "chow" which is a combination of beans, corn, onions, and pepper. I have always fermented in a large crock. Every family had a "kraut rock," a really clean rock that was used to hold down the food under a plate in the crock. We didn't use to call it "ferment" we just called it kraut, chow, etc. These were staples when I grew up. After the fermentation we canned the product because we put so much up there was not room in the refrigerator. My grandparents fermented things in a wooden barrel kept on the porch (usually more than one barrel). That was not canned but kept all winter in our cold temperatures. When we ate it we took it out of the jar and heated it on the stove, usually with a little butter or fatback. I'm sure that destroyed many of the health benefits, I'm just saying this was what we used to do because that is what we had been taught to do to preserve our harvest. It was truly a tasty meal, especially with cornbread.
@redheadwithdreads4342
@redheadwithdreads4342 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks - I love fermented corn! I remember my grandmother pulling out ears of corn from a large crock for us grandkids.
@janhuffman2972
@janhuffman2972 2 жыл бұрын
My grandmother did the same
@iwanttobelieve5970
@iwanttobelieve5970 4 жыл бұрын
I used to make corn relish. ☺️ I’m dehydrating whatever I can as I wait for my garden to start producing. I have had four tomatoes so far. Exciting for the rest to start producing. I’m also going to start canning again. I’m waiting until the rush of canning supplies dies down.
@countycalling
@countycalling 4 жыл бұрын
I am very glad to see that beautiful spirt back, I’ve missed it. I am gaining so much information from you, I will be able to have a small garden next year and hope to adventure out to fermented foods. Thanks as always
@emmasmith6761
@emmasmith6761 4 жыл бұрын
Love fermented veggies. My favorite is sweet peppers stuffed with shredded cabbage. Those lunch box peppers would work very well. I use dill, garlic, and peppercorn to season. It’s a recipe my mom passed down to me. Super yummy 😋
@animistchannel2983
@animistchannel2983 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! You always make the steps so clear. To get your glass weights back out of the jar, get a kid's dart gun set for cheap and you have little suction cups on handles. One or two of those suction darts should be strong enough to pull the weights up where you can grab them easily.
@christineortmann359
@christineortmann359 4 жыл бұрын
We love tomatoes fermented!! I use an immersion blender on them after they ferment for 3 weeks- I drain the liquid and then use the blender. I then use the paste in tomato sauce to thicken it. We love the taste. Thanks for the ideas
@traciejoy
@traciejoy 4 жыл бұрын
I'm new to fermenting. Could you describe a little about what you did or put a link here to a recipe? Thanks
@swianecki
@swianecki 4 жыл бұрын
I remember making crock pickles with my Grandma when I was a little girl. They were the best. Fermenting is a good idea and tastes so good.
@anitaditzler7385
@anitaditzler7385 3 жыл бұрын
I sure enjoyed this video. It reminded me of years ago when my parents made salt pickles. They would pack the cucumbers in a big crock and cover with salt water and grape leaves and weight with a plate. It sat in the cellar till fermented
@sallygreimes6585
@sallygreimes6585 4 жыл бұрын
My great grandma had a fermented dill pickle which we still make now. It was the easiest to make and super great for flavor. Per jar takes about 4 to 8 cukes, Dill heads, 4 cloves garlic Brine: Per 1 gallon of water add 3/4 c pickling salt and same of cider vinegar. Scrub cukes, pack jars, bring brine to boil. Pour brine over packed jars, seal w lids and rings. Set the jars where the light will strike them for 2 weeks. Gently shake daily. If they get cloudy it is ok as it is fermentation happening. After 2 weeks put in your pantry for 4 more weeks after which you can open them. If you get fizzy bubbles that is ok as it is just the fermentation working. Leave your cukes whole as the process needs them to have skins sealing them. My great grandparents were married in 1899 and this was her fav recipe for dill pickles. She was an impressive cook of the old school who canned both produce and game meats.
@gewoonbeter6911
@gewoonbeter6911 4 жыл бұрын
I love to ferment! So far i tried cabbage, beets, garlic, radish, cucumber, fennel and bell peppers!
@jackm4714
@jackm4714 4 жыл бұрын
Fermented tomatoes and basil are our FAVORITE! Use it with your homemade cheese for a yummy lunch or side!!!
@OutdoorsandCountryLiving
@OutdoorsandCountryLiving 4 жыл бұрын
Love fermenting garden veggies! Such gut healthy munchies to boost our immune system. You’ve inspired me to ferment carrots now as I’ve not tried fermenting them before. Thanks for this video!! -LeeAnn from “Outdoors and Country Living”
@plantswoman
@plantswoman 4 жыл бұрын
Well done, Sarah! You explained the process so very well. My favorite ferments are cabbage (can’t get enough of its crunchy deliciousness), Vidalia onion slices (so good on burgers), Jalapeño hot sauce (fermented with onions and garlic), and garlic cloves fermented alone, yum! As always, thank you for sharing your world with us.
@ritabrunetti381
@ritabrunetti381 4 жыл бұрын
We're not homesteaders, but I love watching your videos. Love learning about what people like yourselves do on a homestead. God bless!
@joanrath126
@joanrath126 3 жыл бұрын
Have you ever considered writing a complete homesteaders cookbook ? Canning,preserving,recipes,tips an tricks an cover your many recipes.
@jrfranz13
@jrfranz13 4 жыл бұрын
I just fell in love with fermenting my cherry tomatoes!
@janhuffman2972
@janhuffman2972 2 жыл бұрын
Love this ideal
@callieanderson9561
@callieanderson9561 4 жыл бұрын
My mom would take a metal bunt pan and put the corn cob on the middle piece then catch the corn in the pan. She would also use her electric carving knife to make it faster. Every summer a family friend would drop off two huge trash bags of corn and we had to process it fast lol
@carolynstreet5325
@carolynstreet5325 4 жыл бұрын
I have been fermenting for only a short time. One of our favorites is what we are calling gardiniere. I use cauliflower, carrots, sweet banana peppers, a jalapeno, garlic, basil, dill, (or cilantro, or rosemary), a bay leaf and the brine solution. We've done about 3 of these and liked every one. I kind of forgot about the last one and it was in my closet for about 6 days, and it may be the best. I bought the Mason Tops system, and time works well for me. Stacy from Off Grid with Doug and Stacy has a recipe for fermented lemonade and we really like that.
@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY
@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY 4 жыл бұрын
=)
@susanspencer9538
@susanspencer9538 4 жыл бұрын
When Grandma made a Roast after it was all done & she served us... we put a spoon of "Corn Relish" on top of our Roast meat. Pretty darn good!😋Thanks for sharing.
@londaedwardsrau3245
@londaedwardsrau3245 4 жыл бұрын
My first try at fermenting was a couple years ago. I did cabbage with cranberries (chopped up, of course). It was beautiful! And delicious. So much better than store bought.
@Atcheng
@Atcheng 4 жыл бұрын
someday...ill go to a place like yours and spend sometime helping out and enjoying homesteading
@rebeccamartin3914
@rebeccamartin3914 4 жыл бұрын
Fermented cauliflower with garlic, turmeric, and cumin is amazing! Okra (whole pods) is excellent too.
@eeevans
@eeevans 4 жыл бұрын
I made some fermented carrots, onions, green pepper, jalapenos, and some dill weed. Turned out awesome. Tastes like a cross between the garlic stuffed and jalapeno stuffed olives. I just cut the pieces long enough to fit just below the curve of the top of the jar and stuffed them tight enough to hold each other and didn't need to use a weight. I tasted and put the regular lid on them and put in refrigerator after 11 days. I used a lb. of carrots, 3 green peppers, one onion, 1 jalapeno and 6 cloves of garlic to fill 3 pint jars. I used the masontops pickle pipes. Very spicy but perfect. Can't get enough.
@cekfraun
@cekfraun 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, Sarah! I just added some of your suggested products for fermenting to my amazon cart. Those jar tops with the little gadget that lets the air bubble up are so cool. Can't wait to get started!
@maryedmo7798
@maryedmo7798 4 жыл бұрын
We love fermented cucumber pickles, sauerkraut, peppers, and kombucha. I think my next adventure will be salsa.
@terriegoff1655
@terriegoff1655 4 жыл бұрын
my grandmother fermented sweet pickles almost every year. We called them "churn pickles" it was like an 8 or 10 week process. It was well worth the wait. She had a 5 gallon churn, a 2 gallon churn and i think 2 half gallon churns, (at least one of which was from her childhood) that she filled every year. It however, was not enough every time one of the grandkids, or anyone really (neighbors, friends other family members) went by the churn we would get some pickles. ❤❤❤🥒🥒🥒
@jsamford6547
@jsamford6547 2 жыл бұрын
How do you make fermented sweet pickles?
@jessicagarrison1385
@jessicagarrison1385 4 жыл бұрын
Yes! Love fermenting! More people need to dabble in it. It's fun! Thanks for hopefully inspiring others to give it a try. 😊
@dflynn4697
@dflynn4697 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recipe, Sarah. Both look delicious! As a suggestion, just write on the glass jars with a permanent marker. Will scrub off easily and save you tape! The only time I use tape is when the contents of the jar are so dark that I won't see the writing.
@janhuffman2972
@janhuffman2972 2 жыл бұрын
Love this ideal. 😊 thanks
@aleshiasterland460
@aleshiasterland460 4 жыл бұрын
Always so easy to follow your instructions and the way you explain. Thank you for sharing your wonderful farm and your life. How are the animals doing?
@CoolHand032
@CoolHand032 3 жыл бұрын
Those peppers were gorgeous. This is the first of your videos I watched, and am super jealous of your garden!
@MisterTee2010
@MisterTee2010 4 жыл бұрын
I've done a lot of canning in my time. But have never heard of fermenting vegetables. Thank you for sharing. Stay safe and God Bless.
@jennifern2805
@jennifern2805 4 жыл бұрын
To cut corn off the cobb, I use the biggest bowl I have and the smallest salad/dessert bowl with a bottom rim (to keep the Cobb from slipping) upside down with a folder paper towel on top in the bowl to prevent additional slipping. Then cut the corn. It keeps the kernels from flying everywhere.
@kathyeikost8286
@kathyeikost8286 4 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad that ajvarski peppers are available in the U.S. We fell in love with them while working in the Balkans. They are the main ingredient in ajvar, a roasted pepper spread. Just a quick note, the "j" is pronounced as a "y", so it sounds like "Eye-varski". Love your videos!
@lydiafife8716
@lydiafife8716 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for these videos I not only learn so much from you all but I also enjoy the country atmosphere It’s therapeutic!!!! 💕
@reneewilliams1810
@reneewilliams1810 4 жыл бұрын
I was surprised you didn’t burp your jars during the process. I love your information. Good to see you happily back to yourself. God bless!
@shuvanidev
@shuvanidev 4 жыл бұрын
she didn't have to burp them because she's using an airlock that allows the carbon dioxide to release on it's own.
@reneewilliams1810
@reneewilliams1810 4 жыл бұрын
shuvanidev i get that that was my surprise... now I get to age myself and the fact I am so in the woods isolation that I have fermented for years in crocks and sack cloth. Love the idea of this type of fermentation. I will be doing both old school and modern. Keeping up is fun! When I went to glass jars I didn’t like burping them, crocks are easier. Looking forward to trying this system! Thanks for explaining though. Information is an amazing tool! Thanks! Happy fermenting everyone.
@babs3343
@babs3343 4 жыл бұрын
I fermented cucumbers for the first time in my life and I’m over 60. I remember my grandma on my father’s side making pickles and I loved them. I don’t know why I didn’t try it before now. I’m gonna be jarring mine up tomorrow out of a 2 pound crock. My husband and I actually made a special trip to get the crock the weights and lid. They are wonderful and delicious! Now I going to try other veggies🥦!
@bettysanborn1991
@bettysanborn1991 4 жыл бұрын
i really enjoy watching you as you can, pickle and cook all your goodies. God Bless you and your family stay well.
@dorenenagy564
@dorenenagy564 4 жыл бұрын
Sarah you are so sweet for taking the time to teach us. Thank you so much. May try this with our veggies this year. God bless you.
@living6a916
@living6a916 4 жыл бұрын
Good morning again. You guys are literally life changing for me thank you for sharing your knowledge
@kiwiworldview318
@kiwiworldview318 3 жыл бұрын
Sarah, you’re a true inspiration! We’re starting our urban homesteading journey in New Zealand, moving from growing a few fruit and veggies to (as nearly we can make it) self-sustainability, learning as we go where we are, until we can move onto our own more rural acre, in 2-3 years. Thanks for making things so straightforward, as with everything you do, another great tutorial - real confidence building, as I start canning and fermenting our produce during this coming growing year (October is our Spring). Thanks again, just great!!
@Shortcake39553
@Shortcake39553 3 жыл бұрын
I'm going to be brave enough thanks to your very thorough explanation of how to do it and what not to do. Thank you!
@lynsmith2698
@lynsmith2698 4 жыл бұрын
Great video Sarah. You answered so many questions i had about ferments
@ClausenWorld
@ClausenWorld 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been fermenting since January. I make sauerkraut. I’ve fermented carrots and cauliflower. I just started another batch of sauerkraut on Sunday. I very much enjoyed your recipe.😊🌱
@coopie624
@coopie624 4 жыл бұрын
I have never considered fermenting corn! I just made sauerkraut for the first time and it is delicious! So much better than any store-bought I’ve ever had. And, I noticed a difference in my gut health immediately! Thanks for this video. I need to get busy.
@cathytaylor5437
@cathytaylor5437 4 жыл бұрын
I have 10 chopped peppers and garlic pints firmenting now. 1st time so hope it turns out good.
@karenzaller9659
@karenzaller9659 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that wonderful primer for fermentation. I was reluctant to ever do it again since the first time I did it it was a ruination! I really didn’t know what I was doing. But since you explained it so expertly step-by-step I’m going to give it a try. I have IBS and I’m hoping this will solve the problem. Thank you so much.
@suemagyari2992
@suemagyari2992 4 жыл бұрын
Fermented dilly beans are wonderful and I did an experiment. I fermented them and left them on a bottom shelf in the basement for a year. I opened them and they were delicious and lasted another 5 months in the fridge once opened. They were just as crisp as the day I put them up. I used a half gallon jar.
@rubbnsmoke
@rubbnsmoke 4 жыл бұрын
I've been fermenting many things for a long time. I've got beets that are 2 years old and still crunchy. 8 month old giarenara that's still crunchy. Many others, sauerkraut of course. But as far as those bubbler lids and airlocks go. Not needed. For years I've been using pretty much anything that fits and works as a weight. 1/2 pint jars work great in wide mouth jars. And just using fold top sandwich bags rubber banded in place. The rubber band that usually comes around asparagus is ideal for this. The bag swells from the fermentation gases and self purges and doesn't let anything in. Brines should ALWAYS be made by weight. Example: A 3% brine requires 1000 grams water and 30 grams salt. I use sea salt, kosher salt works fine too, but I like the sea salt. I usually use a 2.5% brine and have never had any problems. Problems getting the plain fermentation weights out? A small suction cup? That's what I've been using for years after the fermentation is complete and I'm removing product from the jar and putting it in cold storage. You want to try one of my all time favorites? Do beets, Simply peel and cut your beets in half and into 1/4-3/8 inch slices, fill your jar, or in this case, crock and cover with a 3% brine, add a splash of whey for a starter. A splash of sauerkraut juice makes an excellent starter also, weigh it down and let em' go. I let mine go for at least 6-8 weeks before I start to eat them. After 8-10 weeks they can be put into cold storage and last a REALLY long time. As I stated above I've got the last of my last batch in refrigeration. But, I started a new 2 1/2 gallon batch the other day with sauerkraut juice/brine/culture and giardiniera juice/brine/culture added as starters. One thing I've learned over the years is to save the juices from previous fermentations as starters. The pre existing culture pretty much guarantees a successful fermentation. My sauerkraut culture goes back to one of my first batches at least 10-12 years ago. Just keep the leftover juices/brine/culture in a jar in the fridge until you start another batch. It only takes a tablespoon or so to get a good fermentation going. I often just siphon off some of the brine from a jar in the fridge instead of going out to my garage and getting on of the jars of starter cultures I keep in refrigeration out there. But I strongly advise anyone to keep their brines/cultures for starters on subsequent batches. The end product will just keep getting better and better.
@skiphoneyman2712
@skiphoneyman2712 4 жыл бұрын
Great job Sarah!! I'm fermenting sauerkraut... 3 weeks in now.
@bozomahoney
@bozomahoney Жыл бұрын
I searched your channel and I don't see any video about plain old canned carrots. I would love to see that video from you, because I trust your canning methods.
@pamelaulrich8615
@pamelaulrich8615 3 жыл бұрын
I have been making fermented salsa for over a year and am addicted to it...lol...I also love my garlic dill carrots
@Dr.Mrs.TheMonarch
@Dr.Mrs.TheMonarch 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you for doing the comparison between those 2 products. It's always good to know which one will leave little "surprises" on your counters.
@mariawinzler
@mariawinzler 4 жыл бұрын
Hi there! Glad you are coming back to health. I did my first batch of sauerkraut using red cabbage. Used the same mason half gallon size as well. Our local hospital have been asking if anyone needs food. I only asked once and now they come every thursday. I always make pickles, pickled eggs, kombucha, hot gardena pickled. Its awesome to watch all the fermentations. I also have a huge grape vine so I use the leaves for the crunchy pickling. Lately been doing a lot of canning. Love your videos and glad your back to what you love to do! (now your hubby can have the help again hehehe) God bless you!
@79klkw
@79klkw Жыл бұрын
I like your taste in foods. I can see you are a spice lover, as I am. The flavor of pepper in anything containing corn is delicious. Peppers are the best!
@lindasiarkowski7241
@lindasiarkowski7241 3 жыл бұрын
I have already ordered my fermenting kit from Amazon. I can’t wait. I want to try sauerkraut also. I can spend all day watching your clips.❤️
@yvonneconlin9399
@yvonneconlin9399 4 жыл бұрын
Sarah, you are such a sweetie-pie and I see the good Lord in you so much. ♥️
@rosiemarsh2071
@rosiemarsh2071 4 жыл бұрын
I just think you are the sweetest! Thank you for the videos:)) I love ferments and I am going to check out these new products! Thank you and keep doing these types of videos:)
@lisabooker6405
@lisabooker6405 4 жыл бұрын
Sarah you may want to try tomatoes, basil and onion. Once it’s fermented you can put it on toasted bread rubbed with fresh garlic and add fresh mozzarella to make a homemade bruschetta. Holy cow it’s yummy! I always use my cherry tomatoes for it cause you get so many of the lil buggers. Love you guys. Thanks for all you do. Blessings always ~Lisa
@wykeishacraft6820
@wykeishacraft6820 4 жыл бұрын
Great and Beautiful garden. I like that last video too, with those 🍉 and 🌽. I eat peppers on different foods that eat sometimes. Good video of the vegetables you are putting in jars.
@d.vaders1178
@d.vaders1178 4 жыл бұрын
Our fave is shredded carrot, grated ginger and shoestring onion. Only 2-3 days and we have yummy zesty salad topping. I even skip salad dressing because the carrots give me enough flavor.
@milliway2010
@milliway2010 4 жыл бұрын
I use a quart mason jar to mix the brine...it has cup measures on the side. I put a lid on and shake the jar to mix the brine. I found it's easier and less messy and leftover brine can go in the fridge.
@45Colleen1
@45Colleen1 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing us how to do the corn relish ferment and the carrot ferment. They both look great. I have made sourcraut with a Similar fermentation system called “Cooking God’s Way.” I haven’t tried anything else. I know fermenting is great for digestion. Take care and God bless! 💜
@semco72057
@semco72057 4 жыл бұрын
I was primarily raised in the country and never had heard of fermenting before because everyone was canning here and my grandparents did plenty of canning since we didn't have any other way to preserve our food for later eating. I like the system you all have for fermenting vegetables and I may get some if my canning works out like I hope.
@janpetersen750
@janpetersen750 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thanks Sarah! Especially for the corn relish!
@FB-gm6el
@FB-gm6el 3 жыл бұрын
regarding glass pickling weights...i have had success using a disc of waxed paper cut to the exact size of the jar. while it doesn't weigh down the pickles and hold them under the surface, it still acts as an effective oxygen barrier. in the beginning, you can tap out almost all of the air that is trapped under the paper. then, as soon as fermentation starts, any remaining oxygen is purged by the CO2 that is bubbling up. the paper lasts for weeks in the brine, and it is easy to remove and to replace(especially if you are good with chopsticks).
@shamshamadoo3237
@shamshamadoo3237 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Sarah and Kevin how are you and the family hope all is well by the grace of God it's nice to see Sarah up and about you guys stay safe an stay bless from my family to your from Trinidad 🌹🌷
@phatmeemaw6322
@phatmeemaw6322 4 жыл бұрын
I have been fermenting all kinds of veggies for about 7 or 8 months now and i love it. I use the same airlock. I start checking for taste after 3 days, but my house is on the warm side, and I know that speeds things up. I actually just started a 1/2 gallon of dilly carrots yesterday. They are one of my favorites!
@Dwynfal
@Dwynfal 4 жыл бұрын
I love fermenting! My favourite is tomatoes, basil and garlic. A great base for tomato sauces or if you use cherry tomatoes, then great as a spread on bread or toast! My favourite 😋
@sugiantowidjaya5896
@sugiantowidjaya5896 4 жыл бұрын
Yes. Cavin. Sarah. No doubt. We trust what ever you teach us. I am thank so much for all you shown. We love you vlog. Maybe now i still not use the idea but soon us we plan to move to suburb we love to practice all from you. Hopefully work inhere too. 🥰👍🙏
@mjackson780
@mjackson780 4 жыл бұрын
We always add a little cucumber and cabbage to our corn relish. We love to serve it with pinto beans. We have been using the older method with the nipple. I also fermented asparagus. Pretty tasty.
@victoriabryce1683
@victoriabryce1683 4 жыл бұрын
I love how you explain everything in full details when making your videos! Thank you so much! Your so knowledgeable!
@dawneverix7527
@dawneverix7527 4 жыл бұрын
Love the sound of fresh food being cut
@ericawaymaster2919
@ericawaymaster2919 4 жыл бұрын
We love fermented food. I have made zucchini relish, pickled peppers, pickles, salsa and I am going to make a hot sauce after the hot pepper are done fermenting. The fermented salsa is wonderful!
@jaymeberkshire5119
@jaymeberkshire5119 4 жыл бұрын
Watching you cut the corn off the cob reminded me of a corn cob jelly that is really good, can't find my recipe or I would give it to you but I'm sure you could find one, it is really good and you can get more out of your corn that way!!!
@PromisedJubilee
@PromisedJubilee 4 жыл бұрын
I've been crazy for fermentation for 8 years! I loved this, thank you for sharing! ❤
@lindav3455
@lindav3455 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Sarah! Love all the tips and tricks to fermenting. 🧡👍🙏
@jenniferr2057
@jenniferr2057 4 жыл бұрын
I ferment alot. Eat it daily. Cabbage with onion and carrot, amazing. Zucchini and jalepenos, yum. Jalepenos... Best ever. Curtido... Excellent. Anything with cauliflower:
@cindyszymanski1992
@cindyszymanski1992 4 жыл бұрын
I love your canning and fermenting recipes.
@mbmiller1956
@mbmiller1956 4 жыл бұрын
A week ago, I started a jar with cherry/grape tomatoes and basil leaves. Two-three days in the pantry, then two weeks in the frig to continue fermenting at a slower pace. I layered the salt with the tomatoes snd basil. It’s really pretty ... taste tbd!
@browncoathomestead2080
@browncoathomestead2080 3 жыл бұрын
Yes I have done fermenting my favorite is making kimchi with cabbage and carrots. I've learned to do this from another KZbin Channel called dirtpatch heaven. It's the spicy kind of permit because she uses either red pepper flakes or red pepper powder I like using the powder.
@cinderoftheland1496
@cinderoftheland1496 4 жыл бұрын
I am trying a cabbage ferment right now. 🤞🏻
@kristidemyer2253
@kristidemyer2253 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing using the bag of baby carrots! My carrots just didn't work this year and it's so nice to know I can try fermenting with the bagged ones.
@lechatbotte.
@lechatbotte. 4 жыл бұрын
Cabbage is fermented when done properly. It’s my favorite fermented vegetable.
@Warbler36
@Warbler36 4 жыл бұрын
Do you have a recipe? I tried one I found online and it was way too salty. I made a half gallon and couldn’t eat it.
@____-gy5mq
@____-gy5mq 4 жыл бұрын
@@Warbler36 ADD MORE CABBAGE
@vickiburt2676
@vickiburt2676 4 жыл бұрын
Or drain, rinse well, drain well & add the cabbage if the salt is too strong for your taste. But keep it in fresh good water & sit until they “marry” in flavor you enjoy! BTW! You can add flavors to you sauerkraut/cabbage preserve, like seeds &/or herbs. Favorite mixes or just one addition are garlic, onion or onion powder, some like ginger (that is definitely me), caraway(a real classic), favorite herbs like marjoram/parsley/sage/thyme or your combo. I have to buy it often for whatever reasons, & they cost easily $8-$10 a PINT! If you eat as much as I do it’s really good to snatch up the half price cabbage that happens in season like now until late Autumn! Not all of us grow it presently. And don’t forget about purple cabbage, oh, so heavenly!!!
@shonitagarcia3222
@shonitagarcia3222 4 жыл бұрын
I don't do anything fancy. I just set a timer on my phone every day for 2 weeks and it reminds me to burp my jar. I did a simple baby carrots, cucumbers, onions, a bit of garlic and hot peppers in my half- gallon jar. I added a bit of basil, oregano, and thyme, dill and caraway seed into it. They all just taste like regular sour pickles. Lol I don't think I put in enough herbs n spice. Lol. But they are doing wonders for my gut health. I'm noticing a big difference in my health. It's awesome. I'll have to try the corn relish one next time, that sounds really good. Thank you for sharing. Take care.
@heidihanning8144
@heidihanning8144 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Sarah! I canned today for the first time in my life! Strawberry Jelly. I was so nervous that my jars wouldn't seal, but they all did!!! Thank you so much for your inspiration! I love watching you and Kevin! I am really loving your channel! Thanks so much! God Bless!
@dannyhiatt2484
@dannyhiatt2484 3 жыл бұрын
We use food network mandolin to cut corn off the cob it has 6 adjustments and allows you to set it for the depth of the kernel
@StoneyRidgeFarmer
@StoneyRidgeFarmer 4 жыл бұрын
Yummy...you guys are living right! I've purchased those cool jar lids and they're awesome! Wish I had the time while we're building our farm here in NC! Great job...and congrats on your channel growth you deserve it! Josh #stoneyridgefarmer
@ourfamily3570
@ourfamily3570 4 жыл бұрын
You don't need special lids with those do-dads
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