Description

These delicious, tangy fermented carrots are an easy first fermenting recipe for beginners.

Ingredients

Units Scale

1.5lbs organic carrots
19 grams of high-quality sea salt
3 peeled cloves of garlic
a few sprigs of fresh dill

Instructions

Wash your hands and rinse your carrots, making sure everything is clean.
Slice carrots to fit your car, removing tops and any brown bits.
Fill the empty jar: Put your garlic and dil in first, if using.
Pack the carrots upright into your jar, as tight as you can possibly pack them .Leave an inch gap at the top of the jar for the brine.
Make your brine by dissolving 19 grams of sea salt into a quart of purified water.
Pour the brine over your carrots, and try to pour up to the shoulder of the jar and no higher.
Wipe the opening of the jar with a clean towel or paper towel, and seal shut.
Store your carrots in a cool, dark place for 7 days.
When done, your fermented carrots will keep in the refrigerator for many months.

Notes

Try not to open your jar while fermenting. The fermentation process will build up pressure, and if you are using a Fido jar, it will escape on its own, preventing contamination. However, if you are not using a Fido, then you may need to slightly twist open the lid and “burp” the jar, quickly closing again.

Feel free to add other flavorings, such as peppercorns to spice it up!

Even though I pack my carrots as tight as I can, during the 10 days they shift around and some end up above the water line. This is not ideal, but if you’re using a truly airtight system, you shouldn’t have to worry about mold.

I have used many different kinds of setups for fermenting. I really speak highly of the Fido jars because I have had so much success with them. Â You can definitely use mason jars, or even airlock lids with mason jars. I have used those as well, although my results varied quite a bit. But I do realize not everyone has Fido jars on hand. I bought a 6 pack of 1/2 gallon Fidos from Overstock.com by using some rewards points I had accumulated and a discount code. I also have lots of luck finding Fido jars from discount stores such as Ross, Marshall’s, etc. They are worth hunting around for or adding to your wish list!

Method: Fermented

Keywords: fermented carrot sticks recipe