How to Make Fermented Celery (Easy and Delicious)

• porții: 15 servings
• timp activ: 15 mins
• timp total: 5 days 30 minutes

Ingrediente

2 cups Fresh unchlorinated water

1 tablespoon Kosher salt, sea salt or pickling salt

½ Head of celery - Cleaned, trimmed and cut into wedges or pieces

1-2 Garlic cloves

1-2 Bay leaves

Instrucțiuni

Prepare the saltwater brine. In a large measuring cup or jug, combine the water with salt. Mix well to dissolve the salt.

Pack the jars. To your mason jar, add the garlic cloves, chopped celery and bay leaf. Pack tightly to reduce the air pockets.

Add the fermenting weight. Add your fermentation weight to the jar, making sure that it does not go above the rim.

Pour the brine. Carefully pour the brine solution into the jar, making sure all the celery is submerged. Tap the jar to release any air bubbles.

Apply the fermentation lid. Add the fermentation lid to the jar.

Ferment. Ferment the celery for at least 5 days away from direct sunlight on the counter. On day 5, give it a taste. If you want the celery to be tangier and sourer, replace the weight and lid and continue to ferment for a few more days (you acn go up to 2 weeks total). If you’re happy with the taste, remove the weight, and fermentation lid. Apply a regular lid and refrigerate.