Equipment Checklist
Must-Have Items:
- [ ] Glass jars (mason jars work perfectly)
- [ ] Fermentation weights or a clean rock
- [ ] Breathable cloth or coffee filter
- [ ] Rubber band or jar ring
- [ ] Wooden or plastic spoon (avoid metal)
- [ ] Measuring cups and spoons
- [ ] Sharp knife and cutting board
Optional But Helpful:
- [ ] Airlock lids (for easier fermentation)
- [ ] pH strips (to monitor acidity)
- [ ] Mandoline slicer
- [ ] Fermentation crock
Core Ingredients
For All Ferments:
- High-quality sea salt (non-iodized)
- Filtered or spring water (chlorine-free)
Specific Ingredients: