The Reference
The Art of Fermentation — Sandor Ellix Katz
Chelsea Green Publishing
The definitive, James Beard Award-winning reference that covers the why and how of nearly every ferment imaginable.
$$$ Mid-range
Fermented Vegetables — Kirsten & Christopher Shockey
by Storey Publishing
A practical, vegetable-by-vegetable guide with 64 recipes — the most useful book if you mainly want to ferment produce.
Best for: Fermenting whatever's in the garden
$$$ Budget
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Why we like it
- Organized by vegetable for easy reference
- 64 recipes for krauts, kimchis, and pickles
- Troubleshooting and storage guidance
- Expanded second edition
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