What if you could make tangy, crunchy, probiotic-rich pickles at home-with nothing more than salt, water, and a mason jar?Most store-bought pickles aren't fermented at all-they're just cucumbers soaked in vinegar. Real lacto-fermented pickles have complex flavor and living probiotics that support gut health. And they're surprisingly easy to make.Inside You'll Learn: The simple science of lacto-fermentation (no chemistry degree required)The only ratio you need to memorize: 2% salt brine7 beginner-friendly recipes: classic dill pickles, simple sauerkraut, quick kimchi, fermented jalapeños, pickled red onions, giardiniera, and fermented salsaHow to tell mold from harmless kahm yeastWhy cloudy brine is a good signWhat to do when things go wrong (and how to prevent problems)A brine calculator and pairing guide for quick referenceWho This Book Is For: Busy adults who want to try fermentation but don't have time for complicated projects. Anyone curious about gut health and probiotics. Home cooks who want better pickles than the store can offer. Complete beginners welcome-no prior experience needed.What Makes This Different: No fluff. No filler. Just the 20% of knowledge that gets you 80% of the results. You'll have your first jar fermenting within an hour of reading this book.Scroll up and grab your copy. Your gut (and your taste buds) will thank you.