The health benefits of fermented foods are well established, and they're tasty to boot! If you're lucky enough to have a bumper crop of beets, try this easy recipe.n Once beets are fermented, store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
Ingredients
- beets, peeled and cut into chunks: 2 pound
- cloves garlic: 4 clove (peeled)
- peppercorns: 6 piece
- bay leaves: 2 piece
- water, boiled and cooled: 3 cups
- salt: 1 Tbsp
Metric Conversion
Stages of cooking
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Distribute beet chunks between two jars with lids. Add 2 cloves garlic, 3 peppercorns, and 1 bay leaf to each jar.
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Combine water and salt in a bowl to make the brine; stir until salt is completely dissolved. Pour enough brine into the jars to completely cover the beets.
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Screw on lids and let jars sit at room temperature until foam starts to appear on top, about 1 week. Transfer jars to a cool place (50 degrees F, 10 degrees C) for 2 to 3 days after foam appears. Store in the refrigerator.
