Archie Johnson
Course: Side Dish Cuisine: American Prep Time: 10 minutes Fermentation Time: 7 days Total Time: 7 days 10 minutes Calories: 30kcal
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– 1 ½ lb Carrots – 2 tsp Kosher salt – 3 cups Water, filtered
1. In a medium bowl, dissolve salt in filtered water. 2. Wash, peel, and trim the carrots, then cut them into lengths that fit a pint jar with some headspace. 3. Quarter the carrots lengthwise. 4. Lay two clean pint jars on their sides and pack the carrots tightly.
5. Set the jars upright and pour the brine over the carrots, ensuring they are completely covered. 6. Loosely cover the jars with lids and place them on small plates to catch any overflow during fermentation. 7. Leave at room temperature for 24-48 hours.
8. Leave at room temperature for 24-48 hours. 9. After 24 hours, check for bubbles and a mild sour smell, indicating active fermentation. 10. Once fermenting, transfer the jars to the refrigerator door.