You are going to be blown away by the flavor of this fermented pineapple salsa. It’s sweet, it’s spicy, and it’s full of probiotic goodness! But friends. If you’re not ready to delve into fermenting, don’t let that stop you. This pineapple salsa is great fresh, too.
This post is sponsored by Fermentools. They sent me a kit to experiment with (and learn how to make sauerkraut!). Because I’ve found them to be an excellent and easy way to start fermenting successfully, I’m sharing with you.
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Why is it that when we don’t know how to do something the idea of starting is enough to make us not start? I’ve been wanting to dive into fermentation for years, but, well. It was an unknown quantity to me.
Encouraged by Matt at Fermentools (“You’re gonna love it!” he promised) I started playing around with fermenting.
It’s been surprisingly easy! That’s not to say that there haven’t been any failures (a bright pink beet failure comes to mind) but now that I seem to have the hang of it, it’s easy enough to throw together what I have on hand to make a good ferment.
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Fermented pineapple salsa
I had a really ripe pineapple sitting on the counter and needing attention, so I chopped up a batch of pineapple salsa and set it to ferment. To serve this pineapple salsa fresh, simply omit the whey. Once it’s all chopped and blended, it’s ready for your favorite chip or to serve alongside fish or chicken.
Related: How to Grow a Pineapple
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Lacto-Fermented Pineapple Salsa
This is an easy method to get good ferments into your diet.
Ingredients
- 1 small pineapple
- 1 small red pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- 1/4 cup whey
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- Juice of 1/2 a lime
- Handful of chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
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Peel and core pineapple. Chop pineapple, red pepper and onion into 1/4" to 1/2" pieces. Dice garlic and jalapeño pepper. Mix chopped veggies and remaining ingredients together in a bowl.
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Transfer to wide mouth canning jars and place a glass weight on top of salsa. Press down a bit to encourage juice to rise and cover the chopped ingredients. (If you don't have enough natural juice, add a few tablespoons of distilled water to cover the ingredients.)
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Top with the Fermentools airlock system. Let salsa sit at room temperature for three or four days, then serve. It's great with fish, chicken, chips -- or dare I say it -- even just on a spoon!
Recipe Notes
Whey can help the fermentation process along a little bit faster, If you don't have whey, add an extra teaspoon of salt.
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March 3, 2015 at 4:57 PMthe pineapple looks so good, and I would love to make kimchi…thanks for the offer !
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August 30, 2015 at 9:03 AMCan this be made without whey? I don’t consume anything from animals. Thank you very much.
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Barbara
February 26, 2015 at 9:41 AMI have done some lacto-fermeting, but only in small batches. My problem is I don’t have a cool place to put the stuff to slow down the fermenting (my fridge is full!).
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February 27, 2015 at 2:23 AMI would love to win this. I’ve been thinking about fermenting foods for a long time now, but I’ve always felt intimidated by it. I know that once I do it I’ll enjoy it. So, I guess I just need to start.
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February 27, 2015 at 7:59 AMThis recipe looks so yummy. The jars look great too!
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February 27, 2015 at 3:42 PMI have been fermenting for a while now and trying different techniques. Fermented foods are an important part of my family’s diet especially with a toddler who picks up germs everywhere. I love the look of this salsa and will definitely be giving it a try! The pictures are fabulous!
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March 3, 2015 at 3:32 AMlooks so good, I love pineapple & salsa, combine together & yay….
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March 3, 2015 at 5:23 AMWhere do you get whey? Can you make it without?
Kris Bordessa
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March 3, 2015 at 6:33 AMI would love to try this! I’ve made my own sauerkraut, pickles, and chutney before. I absolutely love kimchi. I do follow you on Facebook and Instagram and have signed up for your newsletter. Thanks for the opportunity!
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Requesting entry into contest.
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March 3, 2015 at 7:48 AMThis recipe looks delicious! I wonder if dried pineapple could be used?
Kris Bordessa
March 3, 2015 at 7:58 AMI’d rehydrate it first. But maybe?
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March 3, 2015 at 7:53 AMEnjoys salsa and very interested in fermenting food!
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March 3, 2015 at 8:33 AMThank you for this contest! 🙂
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Michele
March 3, 2015 at 2:59 PMNever fermented. New to gardening and this looks fantastic!!!
Keith
March 3, 2015 at 4:06 PMMy wife made kimchi last year and it was so good. I’m going to try the Lacto-Fermented Pineapple Salsa! I hope to win this as it would make it a lot easier than just using a regular canning jar by itself.
Dawn Driskill
March 3, 2015 at 4:14 PMI make kombucha, but have not yet done anything else.
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March 3, 2015 at 4:14 PMThis is something I’ve always wanted to try… You make it sound so simple!
Carol
March 3, 2015 at 4:21 PMI have tried fermenting but my recipes just formed mold, even though I did everything right. I read that freeze-dreid scobys and things are NOT the best and can actually cause mold, so I’d like to try something different. I would LOVE to do Kombucha, and try kefirs; water, mostly, but am afraid to because I can’t really afford another lost cause to mold!
Hope I win!!!!!
and thank you for this opportunity to do just that!!
Sharon Good
March 3, 2015 at 4:22 PMWould love to win.
Mary
March 3, 2015 at 4:34 PMI just happen to have all the ingredients for this salsa. I’ll be making it first thing tomorrow morning. Thank you for the recipe.
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March 3, 2015 at 4:41 PMFermentation is new juicing!
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March 3, 2015 at 4:49 PMI can’t wait to try the pineapple salsa
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Phyllis
March 3, 2015 at 6:08 PMI would really love to learn how to do this. I often buy fermented veggies at the farmer’s market but making my own would be so much better.
Connie Meyer
March 3, 2015 at 6:44 PMThanks for the pineapple salsa recipe! It looks wonderful and just so happens that I have everything on hand.
Judith Roberts
March 3, 2015 at 6:53 PMI just went to a fermenting class this weekend. Totally inspired! (a little worried about the sauerkraut on the counter… please don’t fail!)
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March 3, 2015 at 7:34 PMI have not done any, however it has been on my to-do-list for a while.
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March 3, 2015 at 10:38 PMI never have, this will be a brand new skill for me
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March 4, 2015 at 1:21 AMI began fermenting my cucumbers last year and it was a success. I would love to expand with new recipes
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March 4, 2015 at 5:38 AMI have never tried fermenting vegetables, but after seeing this receipe I would like to try
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Viola
March 4, 2015 at 6:55 AMI really want to try this one and try my hand at sauerkraut too, had fresh kraut once an fell in love with it.Having you to guide me an the right tools would be so nice.
Lindy
March 4, 2015 at 6:55 AMI am just learning how to ferment. Recently, I made a batch of Jalapeño en Escabeche. It is made using only water. Would you advise adding whey for longevity? Does whey offer other health benefits? Thank you for the delightful recipe. I plan on piling it onto my turkey burger.
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March 4, 2015 at 7:01 AMI have never tried this .looks like something I would enjoy doing
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Suzanne
March 4, 2015 at 7:46 AMI love Kimchi and have been wanting to make my own as well as some other fermented foods. I have made kombucha and really like that as well.
Brenda
March 4, 2015 at 8:40 AMHi, I made my first batch of Sauerkraut last December, and now, I keep a batch going at all times. I just get a bowl of it and eat it fresh out of the jar, no cooking it or heating it, so as not to kill the good bacteria. My dog even loves it, lol.
Kim Heintz
March 4, 2015 at 9:48 AMThis is totally new to me but looks SO awesome!
Dawn
March 4, 2015 at 12:34 PMI love fermenting, but have not tried your product. The pineapple salsa is yummy!
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March 4, 2015 at 3:05 PMNever have, but think it would be cool to do with my mil
Michelle
March 4, 2015 at 7:29 PMI have become interested in fermenting recently and am very excited to try it.
Marika
March 4, 2015 at 10:38 PMI love the benefits of fermented foods!
celeste
March 8, 2015 at 1:07 PMIve just pickled okra and made my first batch of dilly beans and im on my second try of sauerkraut! Im always worried about stuff staying under the liquid line- glass weights -duh me!!!!
Nicole
March 10, 2015 at 4:25 PMWhat a great idea, I’ve fermented lots of savoury recipes but no recipes on the sweeter side yet. Can’t wait to try it!
Kris Bordessa
March 10, 2015 at 5:05 PMIt’s GOOD!
Michelle
March 24, 2018 at 7:36 PMGreat recipe!