Courgette kraut and fermented pepper sauce: Šárka Otevřel Camrdová’s Czech pickle recipes
In an extract from her new book, the Prague-born food writer shares two ways to preserve summer vegetables so they can be savoured year-round

TL;DR
- Preserving summer produce extends its enjoyment beyond the growing season.
- Courgette kraut can be sautéed with onions and served with meats, or used in savory pies.
- Fermented bell pepper sauce can be adapted with different peppers or tomatoes and used as a sauce, dip, or spread.
- Recipes include detailed preparation, cooking, and fermentation times, along with ingredient lists and instructions for sterilization and storage.