Shalom Farm's Cultured Asparagus!

Be still my heart...Probiotic Asparagus!!  Quick..before it gets too hot...fill those jars will asparagus and indulge in this amazing side dish, snack or salad topper.  Oh these are so good...I have a hard time sharing.  I like to make mine in a half gallon jar (pictured above).  I still have to clip the bottoms off to make them fit, length wise.  This recipe is so simple and so delicious!  When choosing asparagus, go for the slender shoots whenever possible.  These are crisp, tangy and OH so satisfying...this is what lacto-fermentation is all about.

1. Fill your jar up with clean asparagus.
2. Throw in 2-4 peeled whole Garlic cloves to taste.
3. Add 2T sea salt and 2T whey.  ( I use kefir whey.)
4.  Cover with clean water and put the lid on.  Shake to mix and dissolve salt.
5.  Let sit on the counter for 3-7 days depending on heat and how tangy you like your stuff.  Start taste testing at 3 days to know when it is right for you.

*** Variations:  Add a clean round slice of organic lemon (about a quarter inch thick or so), rind and all.  You may also add or substitute 1-2 inch piece of fresh ginger.  I like to cut mine into coins.  consider increasing your garlic too. No need to peel.  Let me know which way is YOUR favorite...because I just can't decide!!



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