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
A 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 airlocks.

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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• How to Make Fermented Vegetable Juice
• Natural Fermentation: Salt vs. Whey vs. Starter Cultures
• Cultured Fruit Leather (lacto-fermented)
• Cultured Condiment Recipes

Articles & How-to Videos

Lacto-Fermentation as a Method of Food Preservation

How to Ferment Vegetables: The Basic Culturing Process

Fermentation Equipment: Choosing the Right Supplies

How to Keep Your Fermented Vegetables Submerged When Fermenting in a Glass Jar

Natural Fermentation: Salt vs. Whey vs. Starter Cultures

Choosing Salt for Fermenting

Why Your Vegetable Ferment Grew Mold, What to Do With It, and How to Prevent It

Choosing a Water Source for Making Cultured Foods

A Basic Formula for Fermenting Vegetables

Grate, Slice, or Chop: How to Prepare Your Vegetables for Fermentation

How to Know if Your Fermented Vegetables are Ready for Cold Storage

Fermented Vegetables Troubleshooting Guide

Busting Lacto-Fermentation Myths

How to Make Fermented Vegetable Juice

Ferment Your Garden: Summer Recipes

Three Tips for Making Crunchy Lacto-Fermented Pickles

Fall Fermented Vegetables

Introduction to Culturing Fruit

Methods for Making Sauerkraut

Preserving the Harvest: Techniques and Recipes

Recipes

Sauerkraut

Lacto-Fermented Dilly Beans

Lacto-Fermented Green Beans with Cayenne Peppers and Garlic

Lacto-Fermented Whole Cherry Tomatoes

Fermented Carrot Sticks

Cultured Carrots

Lacto-Fermented Grated Ginger Carrots

Southwestern Lacto-Fermented Carrot Sticks

Fermented Moroccan-spiced Carrots

Lacto-Fermenting Squash, Pumpkin, and Other Winter Vegetables

Fermented Salsa

End of Summer Lacto-Fermented Garden Salsa

Easy Lacto-Fermented Ketchup

Lacto-Fermented Olive Oil Mayonnaise

Cultured Beets

Beet Kvass

Natural Pickles

Lacto-Fermented "Kosher" Dill Pickles

Lacto-Fermented Radishes

Sweet Potato Fly (lacto-fermented beverage)

Super Simple Lacto-Fermented Peppers

Pickled Onions

Simple Grated Zucchini Kraut

Lacto-fermented Squash and Zucchini Cubes with Red Pepper and Dill

Cortido Recipe (Latin American Sauerkraut)

Simple Kimchi Recipe

Hearty Leafy Green Kraut

Lacto-Fermented Summer Squash

Lacto-Fermented Turnips

Lacto-Fermented Watermelon Rind Pickles

Lacto-Fermented Rhubarb Chutney

Lacto-Fermented Garlic Cloves

Cultured Condiment Recipes

Lacto-Fermented Habanero Garlic Hot Sauce

How to Add Probiotics to Your Guacamole or Bean Dip

Lacto-Fermented Applesauce

Cultured Fruit Leather (lacto-fermented)

Fermented Apple Cranberry Chutney

How to Ferment Garlic Scapes

How to Ferment Honey

Sauerkraut Soup

Sauerkraut Chocolate Cake with Sour Cream Frosting