Fermented/Pickled Beets

Brined: 2022-12-07

Refrigerated: 2023-01-06

Stored: 1L

What I did:

1. 221207 afternoon
   • peeled and sliced beets to fill 1L jar
   • Poured in 2% salt solution
   • Pickle pipe lid & set in tray on counter
2. Evening of 221208
   • noticed some liquid seeping from pickle pipe, cleaned off with paper towl and went to bed
3. Morning of 221209
   • there was a large overflow
   • Removed lid and puck rinsing off all the mess in the tray too
   • Removed 5 beet slices and deboubled with debubler tool
   • Topped up with more 2% salt solution
   • Replaced puck and pipe lid and returned to the tray
4. 221224
   • No further severe bubbling over. Ocasionally tipped to make bubbles rise up the sides.
   • Decided to taste test today. No real zip to it so not acidic enough yet.
   • No yeast floating or mold or anything so we wait more.
5. 2023-01-06
   • No further bubbles, seems acidic enough
   • Small amount of yeast on surface, scooped off & washed the weight
   • Removed pipe, replaced with solid lid
   • Put in basement fridge

Notes on this batch:

• Leave more room for fermentation.

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