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items I've discovered the joys of making fermented foods at home. Fermentation is a fairly easy, inexpensive process to get into, but it does take some knowledge and supplies to do it safely. The result is probiotic-rich food and beverages that are fabulou...
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How to Ferment
Getting Started with Fermentation
Fun Fermentation Stuff
How to Ferment
I learned everything I know about fermentation from watching videos and reading articles about it. Here are some of my favorite resources.
This YouTuber, Clean Food Living, has the most straightforward, knowledgeable videos. Such a great teacher!
HOW TO MAKE MILK KEFIR AT HOME - Everything You Need To Know
This is another helpful YouTuber with lots of fermentation videos.
The Most Helpful Fermentation Guide on the Internet
These are some of the easiest possible recipes to get started with fermenting.
The 4 Easiest Ways to Get Into Fermentation
This YouTuber has a lot of creative recipes. Some are not quite as beginner friendly, but she does share some that are good for newbies.
Lacto-Fermented Pickles
A good beginner's guide to making sourdough bread.
YOUR FIRST SOURDOUGH (Sourdough Bread For Complete Beginners)
Kefir cheese is so easy to make, and once you do, you'll be addicted.
Simple and Delicious Kefir Cheese
Getting Started with Fermentation
You don't need a lot of supplies to start fermenting, but you do need a few basic ones. Here are some that helped me get off on the right fermentation foot easily.
I ordered these water kefir grains off Etsy, and they arrived super healthy and ready to go. I had a strong colony going within a week.
Organic Water Kefir Grains: Live Culture, Vegan Probiotic Starter
Milk kefir is one of the easiest ferments to start making. Starting with a healthy colony of grains makes it pretty foolproof. Be sure to read reviews to make sure the seller prioritizes fast, well-packaged delivery.
Live Organic Whole Milk Kefir Grains - Reusable Probiotic Starter
You'll need glass bottles and jars to hold your kefir. These were helpful to make individual servings of water kefir soda.
TINANA Swing Top Glass Bottles 8 Pack, 8.5 oz Flip Top Beer Brewing Bottle, Airtight Stopper Cap Lid, Bonus 2 Bottle Pourer for 2nd Fermentation, Kombucha, Kefir, Vanilla Extract, Coquito, Juice, Tea
For larger batches of kefir soda, this 34 oz. option is great.
Bormioli Rocco Moresca Glass Bottle, 33.75 oz, Clear
This widemouth jar is perfect for fermented sourdough starts.
Weck Tulip Jars 4/5 Liter - Large Sour Dough Starter Jars with Wide Mouth - Suitable for Canning and Storage - 1 with Glass Lids - Walmart.com
These wide mouth jars are perfect for fermentation batches, but I did order some plastic lids for them.
Mainstays Large 32 oz Wide Mouth Mason Jars 12pk, Quart Canning Jars and Lids, Bulk Glass Jars for Canning Whole Fruits, Jarring Tomatoes, Pantry Organization,Vases
Fermentation weights are a must for safe lactofermentation, to keep the solids away from oxygen.
Masontops Pickle Pebble Glass Infinity Weights for Fermenting - Pickling Weight Set - Wide Mouth Mason Jar Fermentation
To make kefir, either milk or water based, you'll need a fine mesh strainer.
Mainstays 3 Pack Premium Stainless Steel Fine Mesh Strainers 4", 6", and 8", Silver
Sourdough needs a live starter to begin making fermented dough for your bread. You can start your own at home (a wild start) or you can push the easy button and buy a healthy starter from someone. Etsy has good options and you can find different styl...
Organic Fresh Sourdough Starter
My large water kefir bottles won't fit in the dishwasher. These bamboo brushes are perfect to clean them.
5-Pack Bottle Brush Cleaner - Extra Long Bamboo Handle Water Bottle Straw Cleaning Brush for Washing Narrow Neck Beer Wine Decanter, Sports Bottle, Thermos, Flask
Fun Fermentation Stuff
Just for laughs
This funny sourdough sticker made me laugh
Sourdough starter
One minute, you're young and fun; the next, you're into fermentation. Accurate.
Funny Fermentation Soy Candle: Humorous Gift for Foodies
This sweatshirt made me snort laugh.
Funny Sourdough Shirt - Ferment Around And Find Out Tshirt, Bread Baker Humor Tee, Comfort Colors T-Shirt Gift for Homestead Moms
It sneaks up on you.
Apparently I Like Fermenting Shirt Funny Fermentation Gift Idea Fermented Foods Shirt Homebrewing Shirt Hobbyist Shirt Fermenting Lover