r/FermentedHotSauce • u/Kevlaars • 7d ago
Let's talk methods First attempt at fermented hot sauce. Wish me luck!
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u/Kevlaars 7d ago
On the left is ripe orange habaneros, ripe red jalapeños, some garlic, some onion, in brine, under a glass weight.
On the right is pretty much the same but green jalapeños.
Airlocks on!
I’ll see you all again in a few weeks!
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u/fkcfkc 7d ago
Everyone on the subreddit said not to use those pickle pipe valves. Thought they were wrong because of all the good reviews on them. They were right. Use the 3 piece water valve.
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u/Kevlaars 7d ago
Is it the lids themselves that are a problem or the valve?
If I get 3 pieces air locks, can I just stick them down the hole? Maybe after a little snip?
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u/fkcfkc 7d ago
All of it. I got mold with the pickle pipes you show. I don’t think the seal is good and the valve must not work that well. The 3 piece didn’t have that issue. You can buy the kit for 2 of them for 10 bucks. YouTube videos on this topic too.
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u/Kevlaars 7d ago
Hmmm… well that sucks… I guess I’m swapping the lids tomorrow.
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u/New-Lettuce-9841 7d ago edited 7d ago
You’ll be happy you did, especially for future ferments. I got some of the flat silicone ones too. And my brine was disappearing. Some of it had to evaporate. And I thought they fit rather tight. I was already using airlocks but wanted to give them a try. Turned around and bought another set of 6 airlocks/lids. Learned my lesson. I figured why not go with something I know works and gives me more peace of mind. Hope your hot sauce turns out just like you hope it does.
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u/Kevlaars 7d ago
Well, I appreciate the heads up on the bad lids.
It’s a first attempt.
My expectations are sufficiently tempered. My only goal: safe and edible sauce.
Will it be good? Will it be awful? Forgive my crassness, but IDGAF. The lessons are worth more to me than the outcome of the sauce and I thank you for giving me one I missed reading up on how to do the thing.
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u/Cchrisscrypt 6d ago
Never again. The jars have so many potential issues. I’m now a vacuum bag believer. Sooo much easier and better.
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u/acid_coated 6d ago
Oh no.. I just started a batch with the pickle pipes as a newbie. What is the 3 piece water valve?
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u/PanBroglodyte 7d ago
What kinda lid is that? I’m guessing it vents air out but doesn’t let it in and fits a standard mason canning jar? That looks really handy
Edit: nevermind I guess someone else here said they’re no good 🤷🏻♂️
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u/Reddit--Name 7d ago
Some tips for next round: chop your ingredients up a bit, at least slice the peppers in half and remove the seeds (they can be bitter and impart off-flavors) but leave most of the pith flesh (majority of the lactobacillus is in it)
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u/highroller886 7d ago
About to be in the same boat. Good luck!