Lacto-Wineberries

Background

This is a lacto-fermentation of foraged white berries and wine berries. The berries are combined directly with 2% salt by weight, which will draw out their juices to create a brine.

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Recipe

Ingredients

Foraged White Berries

Foraged Wine Berries

2% Salt (by weight)

Equipment

Mason Jar

Fermentation Weight

Instructions

1. Combine
   Add the berries and salt to a bowl and mix to combine.

2. Pack
   Transfer the mixture to a small mason jar.

3. Weigh
   Place a fermentation weight on top of the berries to ensure they remain submerged as they release their juices.

Notes and Observations

• The resulting taste is like a mix between raspberry, cherry, and wine.
• This would be nice mixed with honey, perhaps in a BBQ-type sauce or on a dessert, like a sorbet.
• It would be interesting to repeat this process without the salt for more dessert-focused applications or to make a soda.