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fermented carrots, garlic and carrots
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5 from 2 votes

Fermented Carrots Recipe

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Fermentation Time3 days

Equipment

  • 1 jar
  • 1 tea towel, cheese cloth or lid
  • 1 fermentation weight (optional)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb carrots
  • 3 tbsp sea salt
  • 3 cups filtered water
  • 5 cloves of garlic optional

Instructions

  • Wash the carrots
  • Remove the stems and cut the carrots lengthwise into quarters
  • Arrange them vertically into a large mason jar
  • Peel the garlic cloves.
  • Add the garlic cloves to the jar
  • In a separate bowl, add water to sea salt and stir until the salt dissolves
  • Pour the salt water over the carrots
  • Add more water if needed - the contents must be completely submerged
  • Add a fermenting weight to ensure the contents stay under the water (if you don't have a weight, see Instructions)
  • Give the rim a wipe and cover your carrots with a tea towel or cheese cloth and secure with a rubber band. If you choose to close the jar with the lid, be sure to "burp" them daily (see FAQs).
  • Ferment for 3-7 days or for your preferred amount of time (see FAQs).

Notes

  • Be sure to save your scraps for vegetable broth
  • If you prefer to use a lid, be sure to burp daily! (See FAQs)
  • Monitor your carrots to ensure they are fully submerged