Can I ferment pickles in the tropics?
I live in the tropics where the temperature mostly ranges from 28 to 33 degrees Celsius (82 to 91 Fahrenheit) or higher.
I want to try my hand at fermented pickles but most sources seem to claim that 77 deg Fahrenheit is the maximum. Does that mean that there is no point in trying?
Best Answer
You need to ferment in a cool place, so you can only ferment pickles in the monsoon season when temperatures are down, or inside a house with A.C.
Vegetables turn soft if it's too hot. Taste and feel is important here. Soft vegetables are the biggest problem if it's too hot. On the 3rd day it is good to place in the fridge to slow the fermenting, if you can.
Crocks may be wrapped in burlap, palm dry, & kept wet in a cool shade place with breeze. Cloudy days are a big help. Place a plate on top of crock to keep insects dirt out. So it can be done with care. I'm in the South Phillipines, and it seems to work on the shady side of the house under the second floor A.C., where dripwater hits a wrapped crock, along with the breeze in the monsoon season.
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What temperature do you ferment pickles at?
Store where the temperature is between 70 and 75 F for about 3 to 4 weeks while fermenting. Temperatures of 55 to 65 F are acceptable, but the fermentation will take 5 to 6 weeks. Avoid temperatures above 80 F, or pickles will become too soft during fermentation. Fermenting pickles cure slowly.What can I ferment pickles in?
A 5-gallon stone crock is the ideal size for fermenting about 25 pounds of fresh cucumbers. Food-grade plastic and glass containers are excellent substitutes for stone crocks. Other 1 to 3 gallon, non-food grade plastic containers may be used if lined inside with a clean food-grade plastic bag.How do you preserve Filipino pickles without adding preservatives?
use oil, try to make sure oil is reaching the top of the pickle Or at least make sure there is oil content relatively higher than normal curry. for 250g ingredients add 6 tablespoon vinegar. salt, vinegar, closed dried tightly sealed glass lid, the oil will preserve ur pickle in refregireator.How long does it take for pickle juice to ferment?
This often takes about 3-5 days depending on temperature. Cloudy brine is a good thing! Step 8: Place the jar in the fridge to further slow the fermentation with a loose lid.How to Make CRISP Lacto Fermented Pickles - A Probiotic Rich Food
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