Hi, I've recently completed one of my first ferments, and it came out pretty good but was saltier than I would like. I used a 3% salt brine, and was wondering how low can I go for ferments? I was thinking of trying 2% on my next batch, but don't want to risk it not working. Any thoughts?
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itsworkthatwedo@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 206d
I've had great success using 2.5% salinity for most batches. My understanding is that 2% is about the bottom range of what’s safe. You might try salting til it tastes good, figuring out what percentage that is, and try a ferment at that salinity. If it doesn't work you’ll know.
Levi@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 206d
Okay, I'll try 2.5% next. It'll probably taste great at that level anyway. Thanks!
TheAsianDonKnots@lemmy.zip · 4 pts · 206d
2% by weight (not volume) will work just fine.
BoulderHole@piefed.social · 3 pts · 203d
2% should be fine, just make sure to include the weight of the water.
lvxferre@mander.xyz · 2 pts · 206d
Levi@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 206d
Hmm, I have been making the brine seperately, mostly because I'm worried the salt won't get distriibuted enough if its just heaped on at the end. That isn't an issue?
lvxferre@mander.xyz · 3 pts · 206d