Beet and Apple Relish

from our friend, Liz Lauer

This quick ferment can be used as a side dish or as a condiment with meat or grains.

Ingredients:

  • 4 large apples

  • 2 large beets peeled

  • ½ c chopped red onion

  • ½ tsp grated ginger

  • 1 Tbs sea salt

  • ¼ cup whey

  • 3-4 cloves

Directions:

  1. Process in food processor until finely minced.  Add cloves. Transfer to a fermentation crock or jar with an airlock or gasket.

  2. Press down until covered with brine.  

  3. Ferment 5-7 days.  Remove cloves.