Spicy Fermented Sugar Snap Peas with a Punch

These fermented sugar snap peas are healthy snacking at its best. They’re a great addition to your home preservation plans, too.

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Fermented sugar snap peas

Have you tried fermenting yet? It took me a long time to give it a try, but now that I’ve done it? It’s so easy!

Fermenting sugar snap peas (or any veggie, really) requires that you submerge the fresh veggies in a salt brine. It’s important that the veggies remain completely covered.

If they’re exposed to oxygen, they can mold. And then you would think that fermenting doesn’t work, and that’s totally not true! You just have to do it right.

Tip: When the sugar snap peas are actively fermenting, there’s a chance that the brine will bubble up and overflow. Placing the jars on a plate or tray will prevent a leaky mishap.

When your garden is overflowing with snap peas, be sure to make up several jars – you’ll love them. I used herbs that were available fresh from my garden—cilantro and basil—but you can alter the flavor to suit your taste. [Learn more about what vegetables are in season when and embrace them in your fermenting!/

These fermented sugar snap peas are crispy and spicy. Add them to a salad, chop them in small bits and add to your deviled eggs, or serve them alongside a cold beer.

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Fermented Sugar Snap Peas

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

These fermented sugar snap peas are a great spicy snack, and healthy too!

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Ingredients

• 2 cups distilled water
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 2-3 cups fresh sugar snap peas
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• fresh herbs, dill, basil, cilantro, rosemary

Instructions

Make the brine:

1. Stir sea salt into water until dissolved.

Pack your jars:

1. Place a sprig or two of your chosen herb in the bottom of two pint-sized, wide rim mason jars. Pack snap peas into jar tightly. To do this, I find it’s easier to hold the jars almost horizontally, stacking the peas in one direction until the jar is full. Use smaller peas to fill any gaps. Leave 1.5″ space at top. 
2. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes into each jar. Add another sprig of your fresh herb. Pour brine over peas until they are submerged. 
3. Place glass weight on top of peas to prevent floating, then cap jars with a Fermentools seal and air-lock. Set aside for several days or a week, then dig in. Crispy, spicy, snappy.
4. Once fermented to your liking, store peas in the refrigerator.

Notes

Water: Municipal tap water contains chlorine, which can inhibit fermentation. Be sure to use spring or distilled water instead.

Salt: Salt with iodine or anti-caking agents can inhibit fermentation.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 21Unsaturated Fat: 0gSodium: 1760mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 1g

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