Prep Time: 10 minutes

Fermentation Time: 5-10 days

Yield: 1 pint jar

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh ginger root, sliced
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 2 cups filtered water
• Optional: 1 teaspoon honey or sugar (feeds bacteria for faster fermentation)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Ginger

Wash ginger thoroughly. Slice thinly (1/8 inch) or cut into matchsticks. Young ginger doesn't need peeling; mature ginger should be peeled.

Step 2: Create the Brine

Dissolve sea salt in filtered water. If using honey, add it now and stir until dissolved.

Step 3: Fill the Jar

Pack ginger into a clean jar. Pour brine over ginger, ensuring all pieces are covered. Leave 1 inch headspace.

Step 4: Submerge

Use a weight to keep ginger below the brine line.

Step 5: Ferment

Cover with cloth and secure. Place in a cool spot away from direct sunlight. Ferment for 5-10 days.

Step 6: Check Progress