LH 153: Making Real Pickles and Other Fermentation Basics

Published: July 20, 2018, 3:43 p.m.

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LH 153: How to make real, old-fashioned pickles

Summer is here and homegrown cucumbers are ripening on the vine. Let\\u2019s make REAL pickles - The old fashioned kind!

What\'s a \\u201creal\\u201d pickle?

It\\u2019s where you use natural fermentation (and NO vinegar) to change a cucumber into a crisp, sour treat. They are delicious and nutritious!

Host Theresa Loe interviews Karen Diggs who is Theresa\'s chief fermentation instructor inside her\\xa0Living Homegrown Institute

You will learn:

  • Why fermented food is so good for you
  • How to use common kitchen tools as your vessel
  • Why fermentation is so safe
  • Which type of salt is best
  • The secret ingredient that will give you a crisp pickle
  • How to store your finished pickles
  • And MUCH more...

\\xa0As always, you can get a printable version of the recipe, special links for more fermentation information and a full transcript of the episode at: www.LivingHomegrown.com/153

This episode was brought to you by Theresa\'s monthly membership: The Living Homegrown Institute where you have access to a whole library of masterclasses teaching you how to live farm fresh without the farm.\\xa0 Go to www.LivingHomegrown.com/PATH\\xa0for more information.

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