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OT- Lacto Fermentation Fun- Peppers and Sriracha

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  • Posts: 11,324
    poster said:

    overheating? from blending? what did I miss?
    You'll kill all the good bacteria...some blenders will get quite hot 
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
  • Posts: 10,380
    lkapigian said:
    You'll kill all the good bacteria...some blenders will get quite hot 
    Yep...both Blendtec and Vitamix have recipes for making steaming hot soup just using the blender.
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




  • Got a little more than 3 bottles worth. I wish the color was more appealing. Everyone else seems to get bright orange or something good looking ha. 
    Boom
  • I think it needs something. Not sure what. Maybe less white onion? See how the taste mellows over the next week or two 
    Boom
  • Posts: 11,324
    edited November 2018
    Awesome @FanOfFanboys ...I use cider vinegar ....about 1/2 cup per blender full 2 TBS Salt...flavor will change a bit in a day 

    I usually get 3 to 4 bottles per blender full 

    Play with the flavors ......color looks good...most importantly, great job on this journey 
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
  • Posts: 1,271
    lkapigian said:
    You'll kill all the good bacteria...some blenders will get quite hot 
    Oh, assumed the vinegar did that anyway, but I guess if they are already surviving the acidic environment a little vinegar doesnt hurt?
  • Posts: 11,324
    edited November 2018
    @poster ,I think ( could be wrong ) the a acidic enviroment does not kill the good bacteria as long as there is food...my ferments get below 4 PH early on and they are still lively , the bad bacteria does not like acidic environments......i add vinegar for flavor 


    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
  • Posts: 11,324
    gotcha, don't want to waste

    do you have a go-to recipe to make chili powder? I have never done anything like that. it is mostly habaneros and jalapenos
    @FanOfFanboys

    1. 3 parts cup sweet paprika.
    2. 1 Part garlic powder.
    3. 1 Part Dehydrated Chili pepper.
    4. 1 Part onion powder.
    5. 1 Part dried oregano.
    6. 1 Part ground cumin.

    I cold Smoke mine after blending 

    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
  • Rookie move.  Let myself get down to less than a pint of pickled jalapeño.  Remedy that. 


  • Posts: 11,324
    Ghost Peppers are Done , oh my Lord

    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
  • Posts: 11,324
    Giving the pickles another try. Increased salinity to 5%. Going in the fridge.  

    Habenero, garlic and fresh bay compliments of @bgebrent and nichole


    Starting another today, also giving the 5% a go
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
  • Today is the day I taste test.  4 weeks in the fridge. 
  • Just tasted. Very crisp, but still cucumber after taste.  Back into the fridge for a few weeks.  

    Also, one jar had a floater.  Bay leaf escaped and grew mold.  



    Into the trash they go. 
  • Posts: 11,324
    edited December 2018
    Just tasted. Very crisp, but still cucumber after taste.  Back into the fridge for a few weeks.  

    Also, one jar had a floater.  Bay leaf escaped and grew mold.  



    Into the trash they go. 
    I think they would be ok but better safe ...its one reason I broke down and bought a PH meter
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
  • 2% salt to weight of the peppers? I thought it was to the amount of water?
    Boom
  • Posts: 11,324
    edited December 2018
    2% salt to weight of the peppers? I thought it was to the amount of water?
    @FanOfFanboys no water added, blended to a thick mash, there is enough water in the peppers....you have to stir it everyday 

    But you are correct, when doing the brine method 2% brine solution 
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
  • Posts: 11,324
    edited December 2018
    Wished I'd been doing this all along .....Dehydrated the mash 5 hours at 100


    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
  • Posts: 33,743
    used some unstrained jalapeno mash this weekend for guacamole.  about 2 heaping tablespoons to 5 small avacados seems to work out well.  probably make a bottle every few months
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
  • Posts: 11,324
    used some unstrained jalapeno mash this weekend for guacamole.  about 2 heaping tablespoons to 5 small avacados seems to work out well.  probably make a bottle every few months
    and to think of all that I have tossed
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
  • Posts: 19,103
    Just set up a batch of stuff- garlic , white onions, japs, poblano, carrots. Liked the 5% salt and same of sugar that I did last time, so I rolled with that again. 

    Added black cardamom, clove, and star anise as well this time. Let’s see what it does. 


    I usually eat the fermented bits and homemade yogurt with dinner every day. I’ve noticed (good) GI changes, since I’ve been doing this for the past few months :)

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
  • Posts: 19,103
    Oh, and thanks again to @20stone for the big ol’ jar and airlock. The mason jars aren’t enough anymore. 

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
  • Posts: 19,636
    caliking said:
    Just set up a batch of stuff- garlic , white onions, japs, poblano, carrots. Liked the 5% salt and same of sugar that I did last time, so I rolled with that again. 

    Added black cardamom, clove, and star anise as well this time. Let’s see what it does. 


    I usually eat the fermented bits and homemade yogurt with dinner every day. I’ve noticed (good) GI changes, since I’ve been doing this for the past few months :)
    Please bring me some of that to put into one of Robin's Bloodies.  Please.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
  • I gotta get back on the horse here.  Only have a jar of pickles going.  Have a supply of jalapeños.  Always quick pickles red onions because we go thru them so quickly.  
  • Posts: 19,103
    bgebrent said:
    Please bring me some of that to put into one of Robin's Bloodies.  Please.
    That may be doable :)

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
  • Posts: 11,324
    edited December 2018
    bgebrent said:
    Please bring me some of that to put into one of Robin's Bloodies.  Please.
    My eyes are so bad I saw " Put that into Robins Boobies "
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
  • Posts: 19,103
    lkapigian said:
    My eyes are so bad I saw " Put that into Robins Boobies "
    @northGAcock would probably grow some, just for you. That’s what a swell guy he is. 

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
  • Posts: 19,636
    caliking said:
    @northGAcock would probably grow some, just for you. That’s what a swell guy he is. 
    Grew, grew...really swell.  Grew.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga

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