Fermentation Fundamentals: Turning Veggies into Pickles, Kraut & Hot Sauce
Instructor: Matt McGuirk
What to Expect
Expect an interactive class that combines demonstration with plenty of hands-on time. The instructor will walk through each step of the fermentation process before participants start their own batch to take home. Please bring your own vegetables or produce of choice to use during the workshop. All other materials and equipment—including jars and airlocks—will be provided.
Skills You’ll Acquire
- Understanding the basics of lacto-fermentation
- Food safety practices for home fermentation
- Techniques for preparing vegetables and creating brines
- How to monitor and maintain ferments at home
What’s Provided
- Mason jar and airlock for home fermenting
- Salt and all shared materials needed for your first ferment
- Simple recipes and guidance for future projects
Vegetables Not Provided. Please bring your own.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is perfect for beginners and home cooks interested in preserving food naturally. No prior experience is needed—just curiosity and a love for flavor.
Prerequisites/Safety Information
No prerequisites. All are welcome. Please wear clothes that can get a little messy, and bring your own vegetables or produce to ferment.
770 Chapel St
Lower Level, via back elevator or stairs
New Haven, CT 06510
United States
| Standard Ticket | $47.00 |
| MakeHaven Members | $40.00 |
Instructor or Event Lead
Matt McGuirk
Areas: Cooking and Kitchen
Need Based Workshop Price Adjustment
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Accessibility
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