Fermented Cucumbers

Fermented Cucumbers are a great pantry staple to add a bit of crunchiness and brightness to the cold and dark winter months. For better results, choose cucumbers that are firm, without soft spots or signs of overripeness. The smaller the cucumbers, the crisper and more flavorful the results are likely to be. These cucumbers are perfect as a side for meats and fishes, in charcuterie boards, and on sandwiches and salads.

Trim <quantity>500<unit>g</unit></quantity> of peeled pickling cucumbers. Quarter them lengthwise and cut into bite-sized pieces

Mix the cucumbers by hand and transfer them to an airtight jar

Trim, peel, and thinly slice <quantity>1</quantity> small onion

Thinly slice <quantity>1</quantity> chili pepper

Peel and slice <quantity>1</quantity> small horseradish

Weigh <quantity>300<unit>g</unit></quantity> of water

Add <quantity>32<unit>g</unit></quantity> of non-iodized salt and stir until dissolved

Cover the vegetables with the salty water

Close the jar and let it rest at room temperature for 3-5d until it starts to fizz. Open the jar every day to release the gasses from the fermentation

Transfer the jar to the refrigerator and let it rest for 7d until there is no notable gas left. Open the jar every day to release the gasses from the fermentation

The fermented cucumbers are ready. Enjoy them with meats, fish, charcuterie boards, or as you prefer!

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