Berlin: Fermenting Veggies Workshop with Snacks｜Germany

Begin with welcome refreshments and informal introductions to help everyone get to know each other. Then, explore the question: What is fermentation? Learn the basics of vegetable fermentation and outline a few different methods.

Receive a handout as you walk through the key steps involved in making two kinds of ferments: sauerkraut (dry salted method) and brined vegetables. Next, enjoy a tasting session featuring a range of sauerkraut and brined vegetables — from classic to creative, spicy, and unexpected varieties.

Select your favorite flavor profile, which you'll use as inspiration for your own batch. Watch a demonstration of various tools and techniques for chopping vegetables, then choose a recipe, gather your equipment, and begin chopping and salting your vegetables, with guidance along the way.

Learn about salt ratios for fermentation and jar up your brined vegetables. While the salt begins to draw out the brine for the sauerkraut, take a short break. During this time, try tasty "sauerkraut and fermented veggies snacks" and exchange creative ideas for incorporating sauerkraut into everyday meals.

After the break, knead the vegetables to create a natural brine and pack them into the provided jars. Learn how to properly pack, seal, and store your jar to ensure a successful fermentation process.

Wrap up with some fun facts about veggie fermentation and a feedback session, where you are invited to share your thoughts to help continue improving the workshop experience. Throughout the session, enjoy a warm, friendly, and open atmosphere — a space to learn, taste, and enjoy together.