Tag: Preserving

quick pickling guide + pickling spice

quick pickling guide + pickling spice

Quick pickling is one of the easiest food preservation methods. Quick pickles, or refrigerator pickles, use vinegar to inhibit bacterial growth (=preserve) and are stored in the fridge. The brine contains equal parts vinegar and water, along with salt, sugar, and spices. This is an read more

Fermented Ginger Beets

Fermented Ginger Beets

These easy fermented ginger beets are a great way to use up beets. All you need is beets, salt, ginger, and a few days to let them ferment. The flavors magically transform as fermentation proceeds. Beet season Late winter is special in Upstate New York. read more