Fermented Giardiniera: Italian Pickled Vegetables

Step 1

Wash and prepare all the vegetables as instructed.

Step 2

Mix the vegetables and salt in a large bowl.

Step 3

Pack into a sterilized jar with the herbs. They should be in their tightly, but not pounded in like sauerkraut.

Step 4

Pour water into the jars, making sure all the vegetables are below the brine. Use a weight to keep the vegetables submerged.

Step 5

Leave the jar to ferment in a dark location (a kitchen cupboard is perfect) for 3-7 days.