Fermentation workshop 2: Fermented Brined Veg & Gherkins

Learn how to ferment vegetables using brine, including how to calculate the correct strength of the brines for different vegetables. We will look in detail at cucumbers as these are a tricky ferment, and you will learn tips to keep them crunchy. 

 All you really need is a knife, chopping board, a small amount of salt, pretty much any vegetable you can get hold of, and some kind of fermenting vessel(s), such as a reasonably-sized glass jar or two (but even a freezer bag will do). However, a full list of equipment and ingredients, are as follows:

EQUIPMENT 

Chopping board 

Knife 

Measuring jug (preferably 500ml or 1L)