Fermented Beets Recipe
A simple fermented beet recipe provides a rewarding preservation method, enhanced with garlic, whole spices, or fresh herbs for flavor.
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Instructions
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Ensure jars are clean and sterilized.
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Scrub beets, trim tops and roots, then cut into 1/2-inch dice or 1/4-inch slices.
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Dissolve salt in water to create a brine.
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Pack beets, thyme, garlic, and peppercorns into jars, leaving 1 to 1 1/2 inches of headspace.
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Cover contents completely with brine, add a fermentation weight, and secure the lid, allowing for gas release.
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Place the jar on a baking sheet in a cool, dark place to ferment; the brine will cloud and then clear.
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Refrigerate fermented beets for 1 to 2 months, keeping them submerged in the brine.