# Ep 202. 5 Easy Ferments I'm Trying This Summer (That Don't Feel Overwhelming)

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Podcast: [The Homestead Challenge Podcast | Suburban Homesteading, Gardening, Food From Scratch, Sustainable Living](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-homestead-challenge-podcast-suburban-homesteading-gardening-food-from-scratch-sustainable-living-6738945)
Published: 2026-05-08T08:35:00+00:00
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## Resource

Learn alongside me as we talk about 5 easy ferments I’m trying this summer that actually feel realistic for busy moms and small-scale homesteaders. In this episode, we’re chatting about simple refrigerator pickles, sauerkraut, fermented salsa, kombucha, and easy veggie mixes—plus beginner fears, food safety, mold worries, and how to start fermenting without expensive equipment or crunchy perfectionism. If you’ve been curious about preserving your garden harvest naturally, this episode will help you feel confident enough to finally try it. Sauerkraut Recipe: https://thehomesteadchallenge.com/homemade-sauerkraut-learn-to-ferment-from-a-total-newbie-i-promise-its-not-that-scary/ My Favorite Fermenting Equipment: https://a.co/d/03H99P3f

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