Fermented foods

[AstroTurf]

Sorry for the noob question but will this work for sauerkraut and kimchi etc?

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No.

Get one of these with a suitable bung and stick on a console jar.

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[saor]

Sorry for the noob question but will this work for sauerkraut and kimchi etc?

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I don't even bother with those airlocks anymore...just keep the stuff under water and it's fine. Else yeah like @AstroTurf said. Make a hole in a regular jar lid and use the grommet with those linked airlocks. The one you linked you wont get chopped cabbage into / out of that bottle.

 

[DapperDanMan]

Does this count?

The Craft Beer Thread

I like this beer, smooth and crisp. 4/5 Pick n Pay liquor Tyger Valley

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[Snyper564]

Does this count?

The Craft Beer Thread

I like this beer, smooth and crisp. 4/5 Pick n Pay liquor Tyger Valley

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no but this is the one you looking for

Home Brewing / Micro Brewery / My own beer

First IPA for 2023 bottled

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[pinball wizard]

Anyone know where to get a starter for milk kefir?

 

[saor]

Anyone know where to get a starter for milk kefir?

https://www.faithful-to-nature.co.za/kefir-foods-milk-kefir-starter-kit
Might have others on there as well.

 

[pinball wizard]

https://www.faithful-to-nature.co.za/kefir-foods-milk-kefir-starter-kit
Might have others on there as well.

Thank you.

 

[saor]

Some kimchi on the go but just using regular cabbage, red onions & carrots. Not using gochugaru either just whatever chilli powder I had in the cupboard. Day 4 and finally starting to smell good. Probably had a bit too much liquid left in the cabbage after the salt rub so will squeeze out better next time.

 

[saor]

Another batch of kimchi going.

 

[Snyper564]

Some kimchi on the go but just using regular cabbage, red onions & carrots. Not using gochugaru either just whatever chilli powder I had in the cupboard. Day 4 and finally starting to smell good. Probably had a bit too much liquid left in the cabbage after the salt rub so will squeeze out better next time.

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Joshua rears his head again! Love it!

 

[Snyper564]

Had some kombucha in the cape

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Some of the best I have ever had and it triggered the want to brew again. BUT

This time I have a full blown "microbrewery" with 5 draft taps on my beer fridge so im going to make batches and not bottle but keg my bouch!

 

[saor]

Onion & red pepper (almost ready)
Onion & cabbage
Onion, radish, garlic, ginger, peppercorns, cloves, cayenne pepper

 

[Kornhub]

Onion & red pepper (almost ready)
Onion & cabbage
Onion, radish, garlic, ginger, peppercorns, cloves, cayenne pepper

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The far right one really catches my eyes

 

[saor]

The far right one really catches my eyes

Yeah I'm hoping the flavour of the spices comes through. Also really enjoying the liquid from these...chilled from the fridge before dinner.

 

[RanzB]

Onion & red pepper (almost ready)
Onion & cabbage
Onion, radish, garlic, ginger, peppercorns, cloves, cayenne pepper

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All lacto?

My pickled cukes and onion will be ready end of this week. The pickles red onion was a half vinegar half water method.

 

[saor]

All lacto?

My pickled cukes and onion will be ready end of this week. The pickles red onion was a half vinegar half water method.

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Yeah I'm using about a 3-4% brine (level tsp salt per cup water). Proper sauerkraut I'll let sit for about a month but these I do for a week just to keep the fridge stocked with different stuff.

Do those cucumbers stay crispy? How long the cukes and the onions been going? Hmmm is that coriander in there - looks good.

 

[RanzB]

Yeah I'm using about a 3-4% brine (level tsp salt per cup water). Proper sauerkraut I'll let sit for about a month but these I do for a week just to keep the fridge stocked with different stuff.

Do those cucumbers stay crispy? How long the cukes and the onions been going? Hmmm is that coriander in there - looks good.

We'll see if they stay crispy. I think I added in bay leaves, the tannin apparently help. Yup coriander seeds are one of my favourites. I also add mustard seeds.

 

[Sideshow Bob]

First attempt at making sauerkraut. Added pink salt (2% of cabbage weight) as I didn't have kosher salt. Put up a cling wrap on top so that I can push it down every other day.

 

[maumau]

First attempt at making sauerkraut. Added pink salt (2% of cabbage weight) as I didn't have kosher salt. Put up a cling wrap on top so that I can push it down every other day.

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Remember not to screw the lid on tightly because CO2 needs to escape.

 

[purple face]

I havnt made Kimchi before but I do enjoy eating it. Also enjoy eating Sauerkraut