This is my favorite time of year… It’s amazing to see the soft rains and bright sunshine help strong plants bare fruits and vegetables. As I browse through the fresh produce at the farmer’s market, I spy dark red cherries, plump blueberries and lots of gorgeous fruit. Pickling cucumbers and fresh dill are making their way to the forefront of my mind as I am a bit excited about my newest kitchen gadget.
Several months ago, as I was reading up on preserving and fermenting, I came across a fermentation device that seemed super simple to use. After watching the web video promoting the product, I quickly ordered it and anxiously awaited it’s arrival in the mail. Well, it’s here, and this is my first attempt at “Real Pickles”, as Kraut Source has named them. To find the recipe and to learn more about this amazing product, visit http://www.krautsource.com.
Here’s a sneak peek at the fermentation process for “Real Pickles”…
First, I made a brine with water and salt. Then, I started the assembly with a clean quart canning jar. I rinsed the pickles and cut an 1/8″ slice off the blossom end of the pickles.
Then, I added mustard seed and a bay leaf…
1/4 of a sliced onion…
5 cloves of peeled garlic…
1 tablespoon of loose tea and 2 sprigs of deliciously fresh dill… I added 6 pickling cucumbers and filled the jar with the brine…
I topped it with the Kraut Source contraption and added a bit more water in the mote around the top of the device….
Viola’ … The pickled will sit on my counter for 7-10 days to ferment! Can’t wait to try them…
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Does it need to be refrigerated??? 🙂
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It ferments on the kitchen counter for 7-10 days. I will pop it in the fridge after I have opened it for tasting.😊
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It includes great recipes for kimchi and sauerkraut.
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I can’t wait for the update on the finished product!
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…Will do! I can’t wait.😁
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This device is interesting. I always just use a brine filled bag in my ferments. Like this: https://wordpress.com/post/6859368/1413/
I will be interested to see how this thingy works for you!
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Me too! I’ll update my post in a few days!
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What an interesting gadget! 🙂
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…Neat and simple!
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Yesterday I tried making fermented cucumbers for the first time! I like the idea of adding loose tea, will try your recipe next!
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The idea came from the Kraut Source insert and recipe. I will be updating this post when the process is complete to let everyone know how the pickles turned out. Stay tuned! 😊
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Thank you so much for you’re kind remarks about the blog. I’m thrilled! I’ll look over the specifics of the award as soon as possible.
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I have always wanted to make home made pickles and wondered how to do it. Thank you!
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I’ve had great success with this method. Although, I have stopped adding the loose tea to the jar. It adds a flavor I don’t enjoy and the pickles are crunchy enough without the tea.
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This is terrific! I learned how to can a few years ago, but haven’t tried fermenting. You’ve inspired me!
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How wonderful! I’m happy that this recipe has inspired you to ferment. …Great for the digestive system!
Good luck to you and thanks for your valued comment.😊
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This may not be baking, but we are real excited about trying this! Thanks for sharing! -#Annoms
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Fermenting is so much fun! I think you’ll enjoy it!😊
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