Comments on: Fermenting Fail – ’cause I like to keep it Real https://ohlardy.com/fermenting-fail-cause-i-like-to-keep-it-real/ Learn. Nourish. Live. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:36:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Karen https://ohlardy.com/fermenting-fail-cause-i-like-to-keep-it-real/#comment-623763 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 21:50:09 +0000 https://ohlardy.com/?p=4067#comment-623763 My first attempt at fermenting was an epic fail. The recipe did not make clear and I didn’t realize that everything needed to be submerged in water. It developed a very unappealing white mold that had an unpleasant odor and I threw everything out.

Live and learn and my subsequent attempts at fermenting have mostly been successful.

]]> By: Marshall Reagan https://ohlardy.com/fermenting-fail-cause-i-like-to-keep-it-real/#comment-623009 Tue, 01 May 2018 18:36:45 +0000 https://ohlardy.com/?p=4067#comment-623009 In regards to fermenting ,I was wondering if anyone knows how to ferment potatoes? I saw something about how fermented potatoes do not cause your blood sugar to spike like regular cooked potatoes will & I would like to know more about it ,but I have not been able to find anything.

]]> By: Jeff https://ohlardy.com/fermenting-fail-cause-i-like-to-keep-it-real/#comment-581915 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 11:52:52 +0000 https://ohlardy.com/?p=4067#comment-581915 I have been fermenting shredded beets for years and the only time I have a problem is either one of these things: not using enough salt, not using a starter culture, or leaving it out on the counter too long.

One of the things I like about them is that they are so fast to ferment. In 3 or 4 days, they are ready to be refrigerated.

I also like the fact that unlike beet kvass, I eat the entire beet. Nothing gets wasted or thrown out.

]]> By: Marisa https://ohlardy.com/fermenting-fail-cause-i-like-to-keep-it-real/#comment-571908 Sun, 11 Jan 2015 01:12:48 +0000 https://ohlardy.com/?p=4067#comment-571908 My first attempt to ferment was great. Ever since-no luck! Keep trying to re-read first “beginner’s luck” success!

]]> By: Bonnie https://ohlardy.com/fermenting-fail-cause-i-like-to-keep-it-real/#comment-738 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:18:00 +0000 https://ohlardy.com/?p=4067#comment-738 I just made an awesome concoction with shredded beets, purple cabbage and carrots. Maybe the addition of the other veggies slows down the fermentation process. I’m not sure, but it’s delicious!

]]> By: Sheila (L&WH) https://ohlardy.com/fermenting-fail-cause-i-like-to-keep-it-real/#comment-699 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 18:48:00 +0000 https://ohlardy.com/?p=4067#comment-699 That is so crazy! I have had many a fail on the way as well. Now I want to post mine! Real life. Makes you wonder what was in the air, literally…gotta love fermentation. Thanks for sharing, yo!

]]> By: dee m https://ohlardy.com/fermenting-fail-cause-i-like-to-keep-it-real/#comment-691 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:50:00 +0000 https://ohlardy.com/?p=4067#comment-691 .. oh mygoodnessgoshness! I made a huge batch of sauerkraut this fall, I was so proud of myself, used 9 heads of cabbage from my garden. In about 3 weeks things started turning a bit pink…stepped up with additional brine, by week five I was dumping it all out. … was so disheartened.. lesson learned, go small less heartbreak.. :).. and not to give up. ..instead made a batch of sliced cabbage with hot peppers.. we all love beets, will have to give this one a go…

]]> By: Kellie https://ohlardy.com/fermenting-fail-cause-i-like-to-keep-it-real/#comment-690 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:10:00 +0000 https://ohlardy.com/?p=4067#comment-690 Well, it did look pretty in the jar!

]]> By: Lost Arts Kitchen https://ohlardy.com/fermenting-fail-cause-i-like-to-keep-it-real/#comment-686 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 01:05:00 +0000 https://ohlardy.com/?p=4067#comment-686 In reply to Lost Arts Kitchen.

I also only ferment on the counter for four days, max, then put the jar in the fridge.

]]> By: Lost Arts Kitchen https://ohlardy.com/fermenting-fail-cause-i-like-to-keep-it-real/#comment-685 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 01:04:00 +0000 https://ohlardy.com/?p=4067#comment-685 I’ve shredded mine in the food processor for years and have never had this problem. I leave plenty of head space (at least two inches in a wide-mouth quart jar) and press down on the beets about once a day.

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