{"id":19488,"date":"2021-03-13T01:26:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-13T09:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/?p=19488"},"modified":"2022-02-17T16:14:32","modified_gmt":"2022-02-18T00:14:32","slug":"thyme-jalapeno-pickled-carrots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/thyme-jalapeno-pickled-carrots\/","title":{"rendered":"Fermented Carrots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Brine pickles, like these fermented carrots<\/strong>, are among the easiest fermented vegetables<\/a> for beginners to make.  That's because you only need to pack your vegetables in a jar, prepare a brine by mixing salt with water, and pour the brine over the vegetables. Super simple. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fermented carrots are a naturally fermented food that is rich in beneficial bacteria. Unlike pickled carrots which are preserved with vinegar, fermented carrots undergo a transformative process in which beneficial bacteria transform their naturally occurring sugars into acids, which then preserve the carrots just as vinegar would.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result is a sour-tart preserved vegetable that's rich in beneficial bacteria. You can use them to bring a little brightness to your salads, to serve alongside a sandwich, to bring to a picnic, or to use anywhere you might serve a pickle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What's in it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At its simplest, fermented carrots only need three ingredients: carrots, salt, and water. Salt and water, when combined, form a brine. You pour this over the carrots. This brine facilitates fermentation, and in no time your carrots will be naturally pickled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to salt, carrots, and water, this recipe also uses thyme, garlic, black peppercorns, and jalape\u00f1o peppers. These additions permeate the carrots, resulting in big flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fermentation tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While fermentation can seem complex, it's a simple process. You begin by slicing your carrots and jalepe\u00f1os before dropping them in a jar, along with any herbs and spices you plan to use. From there, you mix salt with water, pour it over the vegetables, seal the jar, and wait. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But while it's simple to make, there are a few tips to keep in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n