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OT- Lacto Fermentation Fun- Peppers and Sriracha

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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,549
    ChiliChump

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSdNragfmbW_bqzUYBKIK_A

    A great Channel For Growing Peppers And Fermenting Hot Sauces, a fairly new channel but highly recommended FWIW 
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,549
    Broke down and bought a decent PH Meter for,the fermention projects Sauce Sour Dough and Sausage....Found my completed and current ferment below 4


    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • FanOfFanboys
    FanOfFanboys Posts: 2,620
    starting another batch today. about 50-50 jalapenos and habaneros with some white onion and garlic mixed in

    just under 3% brine

    going to follow similar to what this guy did with some minor changes. I'll add a little brine, no ginger, and I'll only go about 6 weeks.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqViIIzJ0jE
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  • FanOfFanboys
    FanOfFanboys Posts: 2,620
    My peppers
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,583
    anyone ferment horseradish, thinking ferment it and later make mustard for the holidays.  horseradish should be ready to dig up in a week or two, leaves are just starting to fall over.
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,549
    FanOfFanboys said:
    starting another batch today. about 50-50 jalapenos and habaneros with some white onion and garlic mixed in

    just under 3% brine

    going to follow similar to what this guy did with some minor changes. I'll add a little brine, no ginger, and I'll only go about 6 weeks.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqViIIzJ0jE
    Enjoy the ChiliChump Series
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,549
    fishlessman said:
    anyone ferment horseradish, thinking ferment it and later make mustard for the holidays.  horseradish should be ready to dig up in a week or two, leaves are just starting to fall over.
    @fishlessman, I have not but no reason you can't and would be amazing I'm sure
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,549
    FanOfFanboys said:
    My peppers
    nice @FanOfFanboys I'll be pulling a ferment much like that in a couple days , only difference is some Thai Peppers 
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    No pics, but the salt 5% + sugar 5% brine worked out well for some peppers, onion, and garlic I fermented a couple of weeks ago. The peppers were crisp and snappy, which I'm thinking may be because of the higher salt. Didn't taste too salty, or noticeably different from the 3.5% brine. 

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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,549
    caliking said:
    No pics, but the salt 5% + sugar 5% brine worked out well for some peppers, onion, and garlic I fermented a couple of weeks ago. The peppers were crisp and snappy, which I'm thinking may be because of the higher salt. Didn't taste too salty, or noticeably different from the 3.5% brine. 
    Awesome @caliking
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,549
    edited October 2018
    lkapigian said:
    lkapigian said:
    Trying to kick up the heat...4 pounds Jalapenos , 1.5 pounds Habanaro .75 pounds Thai Chili...Cold Smoking half the Jalapenos and Habanaro 




    I did use a starter culture on this one, Not necessary but it does give it a kick start. I bought some when I first started fermenting, this is only the second time I've used it...and it is percolating away 



    Got 5 quarts of sauce out of it, great taste but I can't tell anything from the smoke, and would have thought there would have been more heat from the Thai And Habanero .....PH is under 3, will let it meld for a couple days before bottling ... Thanks For Looking




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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    Giving the pickles another try. Increased salinity to 5%. Going in the fridge.  

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


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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,549
    theyolksonyou said:
    Giving the pickles another try. Increased salinity to 5%. Going in the fridge.  

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


    Keep us posted, that may be they key with fridge and higher brine...looks great @theyolksonyou
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,583
    did up a batch of ghost pepper rooster sauce, this ones dangerous, also dried the peppers for later use.




    this antique thing worked nice



    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,549
    fishlessman said:
    did up a batch of ghost pepper rooster sauce, this ones dangerous, also dried the peppers for later use.




    this antique thing worked nice



    Nice @fishlessman ,great idea with the mash, I may toss the next batch in the dehydrator
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,583
    lkapigian said:
    fishlessman said:
    did up a batch of ghost pepper rooster sauce, this ones dangerous, also dried the peppers for later use.




    this antique thing worked nice



    Nice @fishlessman ,great idea with the mash, I may toss the next batch in the dehydrator
    i put the jam deseesder? on the wood stove for a couple days which worked well, the woodstove is low temp this time of year.  thinking bloody marys next weekend B)
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,549
    Carolina Reaper Habanero Thai Serrano ...no idea what the little round orange one are smaller that a pea....Small Batch but hoping for some heat

    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,583
    lkapigian said:
    Carolina Reaper Habanero Thai Serrano ...no idea what the little round orange one are smaller that a pea....Small Batch but hoping for some heat

    i have a jar of those little peppers, tepins i think
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • FanOfFanboys
    FanOfFanboys Posts: 2,620
    is there a big difference between a 4 week and a 6 week ferment?

    I have some that have been going for 4 weeks and my plan was for them to go 6 but I am getting anxious ha. I am also heading to GA this Wednesday for Thanksgiving and the guy I am staying with is the one who grew the peppers. So it would be nice if I could take him the bottles of hot sauce that came from it. Otherwise I won't see him again until January or later. 

    if there is a notable difference I will wait but if it is negligible then I will bottle it tonight or tomorrow. It is right at a 3% brine
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,583
    FanOfFanboys said:
    is there a big difference between a 4 week and a 6 week ferment?

    I have some that have been going for 4 weeks and my plan was for them to go 6 but I am getting anxious ha. I am also heading to GA this Wednesday for Thanksgiving and the guy I am staying with is the one who grew the peppers. So it would be nice if I could take him the bottles of hot sauce that came from it. Otherwise I won't see him again until January or later. 

    if there is a notable difference I will wait but if it is negligible then I will bottle it tonight or tomorrow. It is right at a 3% brine
    after doing a few i just settled on 3 weeks in the fermenter and bottle and let it go another month or two in the cupboard, it seems to mellow it out
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • FanOfFanboys
    FanOfFanboys Posts: 2,620
    fishlessman said:
    FanOfFanboys said:
    is there a big difference between a 4 week and a 6 week ferment?

    I have some that have been going for 4 weeks and my plan was for them to go 6 but I am getting anxious ha. I am also heading to GA this Wednesday for Thanksgiving and the guy I am staying with is the one who grew the peppers. So it would be nice if I could take him the bottles of hot sauce that came from it. Otherwise I won't see him again until January or later. 

    if there is a notable difference I will wait but if it is negligible then I will bottle it tonight or tomorrow. It is right at a 3% brine
    after doing a few i just settled on 3 weeks in the fermenter and bottle and let it go another month or two in the cupboard, it seems to mellow it out
    sweet, thanks. I'll go ahead and bottle it today or tomorrow then

    I am new to this but here is my plan: throw the peppers into blender with maybe 1/4 cup of brine and 1/4 cup of white vinegar. blend, without overheating, until smooth. then push through a strainer and bottle that

    anything you recommend I should change? I don't want to add any of the xantham gum to it, prefer it thin in texture
    Boom
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,583
    lkapigian uses a spaghetti colander i believe. i used the one posted above then poured it thru a finer mesh one last time, before that i was leaving the solids in
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,549
    FanOfFanboys said:j
    fishlessman said:
    FanOfFanboys said:
    is there a big difference between a 4 week and a 6 week ferment?

    I have some that have been going for 4 weeks and my plan was for them to go 6 but I am getting anxious ha. I am also heading to GA this Wednesday for Thanksgiving and the guy I am staying with is the one who grew the peppers. So it would be nice if I could take him the bottles of hot sauce that came from it. Otherwise I won't see him again until January or later. 

    if there is a notable difference I will wait but if it is negligible then I will bottle it tonight or tomorrow. It is right at a 3% brine
    after doing a few i just settled on 3 weeks in the fermenter and bottle and let it go another month or two in the cupboard, it seems to mellow it out
    sweet, thanks. I'll go ahead and bottle it today or tomorrow then

    I am new to this but here is my plan: throw the peppers into blender with maybe 1/4 cup of brine and 1/4 cup of white vinegar. blend, without overheating, until smooth. then push through a strainer and bottle that

    anything you recommend I should change? I don't want to add any of the xantham gum to it, prefer it thin in texture

    I blend twice, I add the vinegar Xanthan Gum and salt the second blend ...i add peppers to blender , fill with brine to the level of the peppers and blend careful not to overheat...ioverheat...i strain this then rank and the brine only with the additives....have fun
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • FanOfFanboys
    FanOfFanboys Posts: 2,620
    fishlessman said:
    lkapigian uses a spaghetti colander i believe. i used the one posted above then poured it thru a finer mesh one last time, before that i was leaving the solids in
    quick question: do you blend just the peppers or do you include the onions and garlic that were in the ferment as well?
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,583
    FanOfFanboys said:
    fishlessman said:
    lkapigian uses a spaghetti colander i believe. i used the one posted above then poured it thru a finer mesh one last time, before that i was leaving the solids in
    quick question: do you blend just the peppers or do you include the onions and garlic that were in the ferment as well?
    everything goes in
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • FanOfFanboys
    FanOfFanboys Posts: 2,620
    fishlessman said:
    FanOfFanboys said:
    fishlessman said:
    lkapigian uses a spaghetti colander i believe. i used the one posted above then poured it thru a finer mesh one last time, before that i was leaving the solids in
    quick question: do you blend just the peppers or do you include the onions and garlic that were in the ferment as well?
    everything goes in
    I assumed but wanted to verify

    now I can't wait to get home from work today so I can get started ha

    I'll just keep in a large bottle until I get by the chef store tomorrow to pick up some bottles
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  • FanOfFanboys
    FanOfFanboys Posts: 2,620
    another dumb question: I dehydrated a bunch of habaneros and jalapenos with plans to make my own seasoning grinder. I never got around to it. I can still use those to ferment, right?
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,549
    FanOfFanboys said:
    another dumb question: I dehydrated a bunch of habaneros and jalapenos with plans to make my own seasoning grinder. I never got around to it. I can still use those to ferment, right?

    If dehydrated , I would make chili powder with it...dont think it will ferment ....coupd be wrong but you want fresh veggies to ferment
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • poster
    poster Posts: 1,346
    lkapigian said:
    FanOfFanboys said:j
    fishlessman said:
    FanOfFanboys said:
    is there a big difference between a 4 week and a 6 week ferment?

    I have some that have been going for 4 weeks and my plan was for them to go 6 but I am getting anxious ha. I am also heading to GA this Wednesday for Thanksgiving and the guy I am staying with is the one who grew the peppers. So it would be nice if I could take him the bottles of hot sauce that came from it. Otherwise I won't see him again until January or later. 

    if there is a notable difference I will wait but if it is negligible then I will bottle it tonight or tomorrow. It is right at a 3% brine
    after doing a few i just settled on 3 weeks in the fermenter and bottle and let it go another month or two in the cupboard, it seems to mellow it out
    sweet, thanks. I'll go ahead and bottle it today or tomorrow then

    I am new to this but here is my plan: throw the peppers into blender with maybe 1/4 cup of brine and 1/4 cup of white vinegar. blend, without overheating, until smooth. then push through a strainer and bottle that

    anything you recommend I should change? I don't want to add any of the xantham gum to it, prefer it thin in texture

    I blend twice, I add the vinegar Xanthan Gum and salt the second blend ...i add peppers to blender , fill with brine to the level of the peppers and blend careful not to overheat...ioverheat...i strain this then rank and the brine only with the additives....have fun

    overheating? from blending? what did I miss?
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  • FanOfFanboys
    FanOfFanboys Posts: 2,620
    lkapigian said:
    FanOfFanboys said:
    another dumb question: I dehydrated a bunch of habaneros and jalapenos with plans to make my own seasoning grinder. I never got around to it. I can still use those to ferment, right?

    If dehydrated , I would make chili powder with it...dont think it will ferment ....coupd be wrong but you want fresh veggies to ferment
    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
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