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What is the best salt for fermentation?

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It's pickle season πŸ₯’πŸŒΆοΈπŸ₯• and I want to make sure you have the success you deserve.

If you're a fan of homemade fermented sauerkraut or brine-fermented vegetables, you know that the salt you use can significantly impact the taste and quality of your ferment.

That's why I'm excited to share with you my updated blog post: What is the Best Salt for Fermentation {Sauerkraut, Pickles}?​

In this post, you'll discover the different types of salt available for fermentation, including sea salt, kosher salt, and Himalayan pink salt. πŸ§‚

πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ I'll explore the benefits and drawbacks of each type of salt, so you can make an informed decision on what salt to use for your next batch of sauerkraut or pickles.

Whether you're new to fermenting or a seasoned pro, this blog post is a must-read for anyone looking to improve the flavor and quality of their ferments.

​https://www.makesauerkraut.com/best-salt-for-making-fermented-sauerkraut/​

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Learn the insider techniques of my Perfect Pickle Process to master brine fermentation and fill your fridge with crunchy vegetables such as Giardiniera, JalapeΓ±o Slices, and Dilly Bean Pickles.

πŸ€” Reader Question of the Week

If I’m using the Easy Fermenter lids by Nourished Essentials (which I just got as a gift), do I still need to submerge the vegetable mixture below the brine with a weight? Do I need to remove the air with the oxygen remover that it comes with while it's fermenting, just when it's in the fridge … or not at all?
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I always recommend a weight to hold everything below the brine, no matter which lid you're using. Some believe you don't need a weight if your container is airtight. I have yet to find that to be the case.
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You don't need to use the Nourished Essential pump (for extracting oxygen) during the first week of fermentation. The CO2 that the bacteria produce forces the oxygen out of the airlock during this time.
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If you're using the lid for storage, you can use the extractor pump to seal the jar after opening it to eat some of your ferment.

More on fermentation weights here:

​https://www.makesauerkraut.com/fermentation-weights/​

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When people ferment food, they affect the microbiome of their meals directly. Fermentation offers a chance to learn how taste and heritage shape microbiomes: not only of culturally significant foods such as German sauerkraut, kosher pickles, Korean kimchi or Bulgarian yogurt, but of our own guts.

​Fermented foods sustain both microbiomes and cultural heritage​

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