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37 Ferments for Spring

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37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn’t start watering even just a little bit.

Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel between your teeth, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight) as they are just-about-tasting that salty-sour bite. Oh, fermented foods, we love you…

As if that wasn’t enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics — all good for the gut and the immune system.

So, go ahead. Dig in. And while you’re satisfying that pickle craving, you’re making your gut happy, too.

Be sure to share your favorite spring ferments in the comments — feel free to leave links to recipes. 🙂

Enjoy!

Radishes

Radishes may already be growing in your garden, or hitting your farmers’ market or CSA. Radishes are an excellent supplement of vitamin C plus a good source of calcium, potassium, and folic acid. Their peppery taste stimulates the production of saliva, which helps increase the appetite. Lacto-fermenting radishes increases their nutrition even more while giving you a way to preserve them and extend the season!

Check out these fermented radish recipes:

Lacto-Fermented Radish Pickles

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Naturally pickled, lacto-fermented radishes. Look at that brine — it’s just about the prettiest I’ve seen. And the nutrition? Can’t be beat. Via TraditionalCookingSchool.com.

Lacto-Fermented Radish Slices

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

These fermented radishes are crisp and tangy, and making them requires just salt, water, and sliced radishes. Beneficial bacteria transform the sugars and starches in the radished into tart lactic acid, creating a pickle that tastes good and is good for your digestion to boot. Via seriouseats.com.

Lacto-Fermented Radishes with Garlic and Dill

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Those in your family who don’t care for spicy foods may well love these pickled radishes whose spicy flavor has been softened through fermentation. Via fearlesseating.net.

Lacto-Fermented Radishes — Basic Recipe

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

When spring comes full-on you may be wondering what you can do with all of those spicy radishes, besides eating them in salads or dipping them in ranch dressing. Radishes aren’t that versatile due to their intense spiciness, but they flourish when fermented. Via culturesforhealth.com.

Lacto-Fermented Spanish Black Radish

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Fermented black radish is healing, and when fermented, it’s easier to digest. In addition, fermentation increases the nutrient bio-availability and delivers beneficial probiotics. Via divinehealthfromtheinsideout.com.

Lacto-Fermented Peppery Radishes

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Peppery and delectably sour, these give you the perfect way to add some cultured vegetables to leafy garden salads and sandwiches. Via omnomally.com.

Lacto-Fermented Pickled Watermelon Radishes

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

A basic recipe with a hint of ginger. Via organicauthority.com.

Lacto-Fermented Korean Radish Water Kimchi

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

While Korean radish (daikon) is available year around, spring is not the prime season. But this recipe looked so good we had to include it. Be sure to save it for when Korean radish is in season for you. Via aeriskitchen.com.

Lacto-Fermented White Kimchi

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Fermented white kimchi (Dongchimi) radish has a wonderful tang along with a rich brine, both of which are nice additions to fresh lettuce salads. Via pickl-it.com.

Lacto-Fermented Radish Recipe


An informative 5 minute video on preparing lacto-fermented recipes along with a basic recipe. Via Natural Foods Diet.

Asparagus

Asparagus is a flowering spring perennial in the Lily family. The tender shoots are succulent and tasty and often prized as a delicacy. The most common cultivated varieties are green, but you might also find white asparagus and smaller, fruitier-tasting purple asparagus. Wild varieties are often used medicinally. Asparagus contains a wide array of vitamins and minerals including vitamin C, beta-carotene, and iron.

Spring is the best season for fresh asparagus. Crops are harvested from late February to June, with April being the prime month. Lacto-fermented asparagus is just downright delicious, and a great way to preserve spring’s abundance while adding a lovely probiotic boost to your diet.

Lacto-Fermented Asparagus with Ginger

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Asparagus has an affinity for onion and ginger, and this recipe takes full advantage of that relationship. Fermented in long spears, these vegetables will become a favorite snack or addition to any meal. Via culturesforhealth.com.

Lacto-Fermented Asparagus and Spring Garlic

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Asparagus, green garlic, tarragon, pepper, and coriander seeds combine in this spring ferment. Via MyHumbleKitchen.com.

Lacto-Fermented Asparagus with Carrots and Radishes

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Asparagus, carrots and radishes combine in this crunchy ferment with a mild flavor. Via awesomepickle.com.

Lacto-Fermented Asparagus Pickles

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Do you love the pickling spice blend, too? That’s what flavors up these simple, naturally pickled, fermented asparagus spears. Via naturalfamilytoday.com.

Lacto-Fermented Asparagus with Mustard

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

This naturally pickled asparagus is loaded with mustard seeds and a single clove of garlic. Via phickle.com.

Lacto-Fermented Pickled Asparagus

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Crisp and crunchy and packed with dill, these pickled asparagus spears are a winner. Via nourishingjoy.com.

Peas

Peas are a cool-season crop coming in three different varieties to suit your garden and cooking needs. There are garden peas (sweet pea with an inedible pod), snow peas (edible flat pod with small peas inside), and snap peas (edible pod with full-size peas). They have a very limited growing season. And, they don’t stay fresh long after harvest, making lacto-fermentation a wonderful way to get to enjoy them longer and at their best.

Lacto-Fermented Pea Pods

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Snow peas, garlic, and dill combine to make these pickled pea pods. Via picklemetoo.com.

Lacto-Fermented Dilly Snaps

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Crisp snap peas infused with a pickle flavor. Via phickle.com.

Greens

Although leafy greens can often be grown year round, their seasons are really March through May, and September through October. Dark leafy greens include chard, spinach, kale, beet greens, collard greens, mustard greens, and more. Fermenting leafy greens not only offers you a way to preserve your greens but also reduces oxalic acid.

Lacto-Fermented Spinach Kraut

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Did you know you can ferment all manner of greens? Yes, you can — and it is a good idea because dark leafy greens are high in oxalic acid. Fermentation (and steaming) reduces this anti-nutrient which otherwise would interfere with mineral absorption. Spinach kraut is a lemony and salty take on regular old cabbage kraut. Via TraditionalCookingSchool.com.

Lacto-Fermented Leafy Greens and Stems with Onions

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

A natural leafy green and onion pickle made with a simple brine cure. It’s a perfect way to use up leaves and stems of tender and sweet leafy greens. Via myhumblekitchen.com.

Lacto-Fermented Mustard Greens


Make pickled mustard greens the old-fashioned way. This simple recipe makes crispy, tart mustard green pickles — perfect as a side dish or condiment. Via RunAwayRice.

Lacto-Fermented Lettuce (or any delicate green)

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Lettuce and leafy greens are not usually canned or frozen because they are water-heavy vegetables that don’t stand up well under those conditions. Fermenting, however, is a good way to preserve those bumper crops of greens in your garden. The high water content makes them a good candidate for dry-salt fermentation. Via culturesforhealth.com.

Fruits

Several different fruits make their appearance in spring. Sweet cherries begin their season in May (in warmer climates — cooler climates will be later), apricots begin late spring and run into summer, strawberries start early to mid-spring and run into summer, pineapple’s peak season runs from March through July, and rhubarb runs from early spring to early summer. Lacto-fermenting your fruits helps you extend the season and increase the nutrition.

Lacto-Fermented Cherry Salsa

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Pair this salsa with pork, chicken, prawns, salmon, or any meal you wish to dress up in a hurry (and increase the nutrition through wonderful probiotics). Via nwedible.com.

Lacto-Fermented Apricot Butter

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Dehydrate your apricots and then turn them into this delicious butter any time of the year. Via thenourishingcook.com.

Lacto-Fermented Apricot Chutney

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Another way to use your dehydrated apricots is by making a yummy fermented chutney. Via culturesforhealth.com.

Lacto-Fermented Apricot Fruit Leather

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.comOne of the easiest and most kid-friendly ways to preserve fresh fruit is to make it into fruit leather. Bulk up the nutrition a little by culturing the fruit first, which gives it a nice tangy taste and a healthy dose of probiotic bacteria for oral and digestive health. Via mommypotamus.com.

Lacto-Fermented Strawberry Mango Salsa

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Try this tangy salsa on your favorite fish or meat! Via thefrickinchicken.blogspot.com.

Lacto-Fermented Strawberry Ginger Chutney

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Chutneys are a concentrated condiment, usually made with a combination of a sweet fruit and a savory and/or spicy seasoning. The sweet-savory flavor goes great with meat, fish, or veggie dishes, or even mixed into yogurt. They are a fast ferment because if left to culture longer, fruit tends toward alcohol fermentation instead of lactic acid fermentation. Via fermentersclub.com.

Lacto-Fermented Strawberry Lemonade

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

This slightly tart beverage may become your next warm weather favorite! Via naturalmommainprogress.com.

Lacto-Fermented Green Strawberries

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Lactic acid fermentation of strawberries is difficult due to their high sugar content (which tends to ferment into alcohol) and because of their naturally high acidity. But green strawberries have less sugar content than their ripe counterparts. The green berries soften up nicely, and the resulting ferment offers a lot of crunch (like cucumber) with just an essence of berry. Via fermentersclub.com.

Lacto-Fermented Pineapple Chutney

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

This is a fizzy and tangy condiment perfect to add alongside any meat or fish. Via sharonglasgow.com.

Lacto-Fermented Pineapple Salsa

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Double this batch. It is so good, you’ll want to eat some right away. Via attainable-sustainable.net.

Lacto-Fermented Pineapple Papaya Chutney

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

A wonderful condiment to pair with any meat dish. It also makes a wonderful salsa with chips or a Mexican meal. Via ohlardy.com.

Lacto-Fermented Rhubarb Salsa

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Tart, spicy, sweet, and addictive. Don’t skimp on the ginger or the honey in this recipe, as they make the flavor of the rhubarb really shine. Via TraditionalCookingSchool.com.

Lacto-Fermented Rhubarb Soda

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Rosy, tart, and so refreshing — and pink! 😉 Plus, there is something really exciting about naturally making your own intense carbonation. Via andhereweare.net.

Lacto-Fermented Savory Rhubarb

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

For variation, try adding spring scallions, spring celery leaves, early chard stems and/or tender horseradish stems to this rhubarb concoction — you’ll get very interesting and exciting flavors. Via sophiticatedpeasant.blogspot.com.

Lacto-Fermented Ginger Rhubarb Pickles

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Remember this ferment if you find yourself with an overabundance of rhubarb. The spears can be eaten as pickles or cut up for other dishes. Via picklemetoo.com.

 Lacto-Fermented Rhubarb Pickles

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Pinks and greens make this rhubarb pickle perfect for spring. Try adding this to a cheese tray! Via phickle.com.

Lacto-Fermented Rhubarb Chutney

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Rhubarb combines with raisins, cinnamon, and pistachios in this tasty fermented chutney. Via plantoeat.com.

Whew! Hungry for a bit of sour-salty-crunch yet? I am! Be sure to share your favorite spring ferments in the comments.

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Wardee lives in the Boise area of Idaho with her dear family. She's the lead teacher and founder of the Eat God's Way online cooking program as well as the author of Fermenting, Sourdough A to Z, and other traditional cooking books. Eat God's Way helps families get healthier and happier using cooking methods and ingredients from Bible Times like sourdough, culturing, and ancient grains.

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  1. Kris @ Attainable Sustainable says

    April 16, 2015 at 10:30 am

    Thanks for including my pineapple salsa recipe. I need to go make more of that….

    Reply
  2. Susan Fleming says

    April 16, 2015 at 6:14 pm

    The furthest I’ve managed to get so far is sauerkraut and pickles (Nourishing Traditions recipes). Thank you so much for the wonderful encouragement and new recipes. I’m really looking forward to trying them out on my family.

    Reply
  3. Donna says

    April 18, 2015 at 10:26 am

    90+ % of papaya is already a GMO crop. Even Hawaiian pineapple is in question already. Sadly, my last pineapple I purchased I threw away because of a funny pesticide taste. Just wanted to say something when I saw the recipe for them. I wonder in my parts how I will get the raw milk for the lacto inoculate. Is there a dried powder version to substitute?

    Reply
  4. Ariana {And Here We Are...} says

    April 19, 2015 at 11:42 am

    Thanks for sharing my Rhubarb & Honey Soda! This was a great resource for other great ferments to make, too!

    Reply
  5. Hasani says

    April 21, 2015 at 8:31 am

    Donna: You can buy powdered cultures on line from Cultures for Health, with lots of instructions, recipes, and phone support.

    Although whey from cultured raw milk is ideal, there are many other things you can use. Whey drained from a quality store-bought plain yogurt works well. Another source is the “juice” from pickles, saurkraut and any other ferments, once you get them going.

    Since my husband can’t have milk products, I make coconut milk yogurt, starting it with soy,
    coconut or almond yogurt from the health food store, and use the whey from that. Also make water kefir from a culture purchased from Cultures for Health, and use some of that, especially for fruit ferments.

    It seems complicated at first, but gets easier with practice, and so tasty. Good luck!

    Reply
  6. Ally @OmNomAlly says

    September 4, 2015 at 5:32 pm

    Thank you for including my Lacto-Fermented Peppery Radishes in this round up, I can’t get enough of fermented food and you’ve just given me many, many more ideas!

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…who want to look and feel better, save time and money, and have more energy for enjoying family life and serving Him fully!… like I was. Click here for more…

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Our Eat God’s Way cooking program is for Christian families who know they should eat healthy but are tired of complicated, time-consuming, weird-tasting, and unsustainable “healthy” diets…

…who want to look and feel better, save time and money, and have more energy for enjoying family life and serving Him fully!

Join 12,000+ families served since 2010! Learn more here…

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