LACTOFERMENTED BEETS
These fermented beet slices are as delicious as they are easy to make. Tuck them in sandwiches, add them to salads or just eat them as a snack! They’ll taste amazing everywhere.
Active time:
5 mins
Total time:
5 mins
Fermentation:
1 week
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
5 MEDIUM BEETS (ABOUT 1 KG), SLICED
4 CUPS (1 L) WATER
2 TBS (30 ML) COARSE SALT
Prepare a brine solution by combining the 4 cups (1 L) of water and coarse salt.
Place the beets in your Mortier Pilon fermentation jar.
Add the brine to the jar. Make sure to leave 3⁄4 of an inch (2 centimeters) of headspace between the beets and the rim of the jar.
Let the mixture ferment at room temperature, covered, for 1 week. Once the desired level of fermentation has been reached, refrigerate or serve.
