Learn to Culture Vegetables, Fruits & Condiments

Learn to make cultured and fermented vegetables, fruits and condiments from the CFH staff and other Real Food pros.  Choose from a wide selection of articles, videos and recipes.  Rate articles and share your suggestions too!  Click here to view all of our  articles for making cultured vegetables and more.

How to Ferment Vegetables
Learn the basics to the vegetable culturing process including preparation and fermentation methods.
Learn How to Culture Your Vegetables at Home

Choosing the Right Fermentation Equipment
A thorough discussion of the options for fermentation vessels, weight and cover options and more.
View Our Guide to Choosing Fermenting Equipment

Choosing Ingredients: Salt vs. Whey vs. Cultures
Learn the differences between using salt, whey and/or starter cultures when making cultured vegetables, fruits or condiments.
Learn more about Choosing Culturing Ingredients

Click here to view our complete selection of articles, how-to videos and recipes for making Cultured Vegetables, Fruits and Condiments.

Click here to view all of our recipe for making Cultured Vegetables, Fruits and Condiments.

Featured Recipes:

Sauerkraut
Easy to make and delicious!  Check out our simple recipe and instructions.

Fermented Salsa
A delicious dip for chips or topping for your favorite dish

Carrot Sticks
An kid friendly snack with a probiotic boost; why serve regular carrot sticks when you can offer your kids a cultured version?

Green Beans
A quick on-the-go snack or side dish.  The amazing flavor is sure to please.
 

Fermentation Crocks and Vessels
We carry a range of fermenting vessel options including high quality ceramic crocks and glass jars equipped with air-locks.

Fermentation Supplies and Books
A fully range of how-to and recipe books, high quality salts and starter cultures specifically for use with cultured vegetables, fruits and condiments.

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• Ask questions
• Get ideas and recipes

• Natural Fermentation: Salt vs. Whey vs. Starter Cultures
• Cultured Fruit Leather (lacto-fermented)
• Cultured Condiment Recipes

Articles & How-to Videos

How to Ferment Vegetables: The Basic Culturing Process

Fermentation Equipment: Choosing the Right Supplies

Natural Fermentation: Salt vs. Whey vs. Starter Cultures

Choosing a Water Source for Making Cultured Foods

Recipes

Sauerkraut

Naturally Pickled Green Beans

Fermented Carrot Sticks

Cultured Carrots

Fermented Salsa

Cultured Beets

Natural Pickles

Cultured Condiment Recipes

Cultured Fruit Leather (lacto-fermented)