Fermented Vegetables, 10th Anniversary Edition: Creative Recipes for Fermenting 72 Vegetables, Fruits, & Herbs in Brined Pickles, Chutneys, Kimchis, Krauts, Pastes & Relishes

This updated and revised bestselling guide to fermenting vegetables shares 65 new recipes, 8 new vegetable and fruit entries, 12 new producer profiles, 4 new fermentation techniques, and a greater emphasis on zero-waste processes.

Since the first edition of Fermented Vegetables was published in 2014, enthusiasm for fermentation has bubbled over--in part, because of the ongoing research into the importance of gut health. Unlike other forms of food preservation, fermenting offers the benefit of boosting gut health while introducing unique flavors into ordinary dishes. Kirsten and Christopher Shockey have been at the forefront of the fermentation movement and are two of its most widely respected teachers. Fermented Vegetables has become the go-to reference for people who want to start fermenting; its broad scope, accessible recipes, and attractive package, combined with the Shockeys' authority, are a winning combination.

The second edition of the book builds on the success of the first, with new techniques like using Japanese pickle beds and turning ferments into seasoning pastes and powders. It includes 65 new recipes; other recipes that utilize fermented foods have been revised to minimize the use of animal products and alcohol. In addition, the authors have written 8 new fruit and vegetable entries and 12 new profiles, which feature producers from around the world. All information about the science of gut health has been updated to reflect the enormous amount of research that has been done over the last decade.

Table of Contents:
Why We Still Ferment

PART 1 Dipping into the Brine
Fermentation Fundamentals
CHAPTER 1 Back to the Future: Vegetable Fermentation as Preservation
CHAPTER 2 The Inner Life of Pickling: The Science behind Vegetable Fermentation
CHAPTER 3 Crocks and Rocks: The Tools of the Trade

PART 2 Mastering the Basics
Kraut, Condiments, Tsukemono, Pickles, and Kimchi
CHAPTER 4 Mastering Sauerkraut
CHAPTER 5 Mastering Condiments: Dry Brining Techniques
CHAPTER 6 Mastering Tsukemono and Pickling Beds
CHAPTER 7 Mastering Brine Pickling
CHAPTER 8 Mastering Kimchi Basics
CHAPTER 9 Practical Matters: Storage and Troubleshooting

PART 3 In the Crock
Fermenting from A to Z
Artichokes
Arugula
Asparagus
Avocado
Basil
Beans, Green
Beets
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Burdock (Gobo)
Cabbage, Green and Savoy
Cabbage, Napa or Chinese
Cabbage, Red
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celeriac
Celery
Chard
Cilantro (Coriander)
Citrus
Collard Greens
Corn
Cranberries
Cucumbers
Dandelions
Eggplant
Escarole
Fennel
Flowers
Garlic
Garlic Scapes
Ginger
Grape Leaves
Herbs
Horseradish
Jicama
Kale
Kohlrabi
Lamb's Quarters
Leeks
Mango, Green and Unripe
Mushrooms
Mustard Greens and Seeds
Nettles
Okahijiki Greens (Saltwort)
Okra
Olives
Onions
Pak Choi (Bok Choy)
Parsley
Parsnips
Peas
Peppers
Plums
Potatoes, Sweet
Potatoes, White
Radicchio
Radishes
Rapini (Broccoli Rabe)
Rhubarb
Rutabaga
Scallions (Green Onions)
Shiso
Spinach
Sunchokes
Tomatillos
Tomatoes
Turmeric
Turnips
Watermelon
Winter Squash
Zucchini and Other Summer Squash

PART 4 On the Plate
Incorporating Fermented Foods into Your Daily Meals
CHAPTER 10 Breakfast: Culture for the Gutsy
CHAPTER 11 Snacks: A Pickle a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
CHAPTER 12 Lunch: Ferments on the Go
CHAPTER 13 Dinner: Brine and Dine
CHAPTER 14 Dessert: Really?

Appendix: Scum--The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Resources
Bibliography
Acknowledgments
Index

Review Quotes:
"An impressive addition to the growing literature of fermentation, with a thorough review of basic concepts and a great recipe section."-- Sandor Ellix Katz, Fermentation Revivalist and author of Sandor Katz's Fermentation Journeys

"Such good information and so much of it!"-- Deborah Madison, author of Vegetable Literacy

"The book I recommend for patients looking to improve their gut health."-- Dr. Frank Lipman, author of The New Rules of Aging Well

Kirsten K. Shockey is the author of Homebrewed Vinegar and the coauthor, with her husband, Christopher Shockey, of The Big Book of Cidermaking, Miso, Tempeh, Natto & Other Tasty Ferments, Fiery Ferments, and the best-selling Fermented Vegetables. She is a co-founder of The Fermentation School, a women-owned and women-led benefits corporation supporting the voices of independent educators to empower learning and build culture. The Shockeys lead experiential workshops worldwide and online helping people to make, enjoy and connect with their food through fermentation. They live on a 40-acre hillside homestead on unceded Dakubedete territory in the mountains of southern Oregon.

Storey Publishing

Pub Date: April 16, 2024

0.87" H x 9.01" L x 8.04" W 

440 pages

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