I've decided to try some new veggies in my brine! I've got some Nappa cabbage, turnips, cucumbers, and sweet oni9ns this time. My jar is filled to the brim and the brine was overflowing!
I have filled 3 Mason jars for my younger sister and will tighten the lids after they've chilled in the fridge.
I moved the leftover veggies to the jar on the left, and need to figure out something to fill my second jar with.
I've thrown in one piece of rock sugar, to ensure the microbes have something to eat. This will produce a CO2 layer on the surface of the brine, which will prevent yeast growth due to oxygen exposure...in theory...
I had no idea I'd see this much change in one day with nothing but water, sugar, and salt!
It smells amazing. Its a very funky smell from the cabbage and cauliflower that stands out. Very sour Kraut smelling. And the number of bubbles being produced is insane!
Any advice would be helpful since I am a complete novice.