Making Sauerkraut and Kimchi

Lacto-fermentation, or lactic acid fermentation, is a metabolic process in which sugars are converted by various bacteria into lactic acid and other metabolites. It is an anaerobic fermentation process that has been employed by various peoples for thousands of years around the world. Fermented foods are an excellent source of vitamins and may promote a healthy gut biome. We can use the same basic principles to ferment many different foods to create a variety of products.

Learn how to make sauerkraut and kimchi! We'll use knives and other kitchen tools to prepare the vegetables, and follow a few time-tested and honed recipes to craft these delicious and healthy fermented foods. Everyone gets a jar of each to take home. $30 includes all required tools, materials, tuition, a flight of kombucha from Root Wild, and a tip for the bartender.

Space in this class is limited. Preregistration, along with a paid deposit, is required to reserve a spot in the class. Deposits may be fully refunded in the event of a cancellation a week or more before the class, if the space is filled. Refunds for last-minute cancellations are unfortunately not available. Please plan accordingly. Contact Rewild Maine at (207) 449-7738 or rewildmaine@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Rewild Maine is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We depend on donations from the community to offer monthly free classes and workshops and we are grateful for your support. Scholarships are always available for paid classes on an as-needed basis and nobody will ever be turned away for lack of funds. All donations are tax-deductible. A portion of our proceeds is donated to other local organizations that advocate for First Nations peoples, land access and rewilding.