Food & Drink

Fermentation

Make your own kombucha, kimchi, and other fermented foods.

Fermentation is equal parts cooking and science experiment, and many ferments like kombucha or sauerkraut need only a jar, salt or sugar, and patience to start.

Getting started

Start with a forgiving ferment like sauerkraut before trying anything that needs a live culture.

Setting: indoor
People: either
Budget: $$
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Starter gear

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