On 06/17/2015 10:33 AM, JRStern wrote:
> On Tue, 16 Jun 2015 07:05:35 -0700, koko > wrote:
>
>>
>> Finally got the fermented cherry tomatoes recipe posted.
>> They go fast so you might want to make two batches, or start one a few
>> days after you start the first one.
>>
>> http://www.kokoscornerblog.com/mycor...tomatoes-.html
>
> What exactly is the difference between fermenting and pickling?
>
> J.
>

Fermenting is where a living organism, yeast or bacteria, consumes sugar
in the food and produces alcohol (+carbon dioxide) or lactic acid,
respectively.

Pickling is where you pour vinegar (acetic acid) over vegetables and let
them sit for a few days. The high acid content kills the bad microbes.
The end result tastes somewhat similar, but it's quicker to produce.