Print: Raw Fermented Beets

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.

Prep

10 min

Cook

14 min

Servings

Difficulty

Hard

Ingredients

2 pounds beets , peeled and cut into chunks
4 cloves cloves garlic , peeled
6 peppercorns
2 bays leaves

Instructions

1 Distribute beet chunks between two jars with lids. Add 2 cloves garlic, 3 peppercorns, and 1 bay leaf to each jar.
2 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.
3 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.

Nutrition per serving

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