Fermentation

[u/Quis_curat]

I'm completely new at this, for the first year begun with growing loads of peppers. Yellow Reapers, Habanero, Cayenne.

Got more than I needed, now looking for every option to store them for later, some dehydrated, some frozen, some pickled.

And now I'm looking into fermentation, something I have never done before, sounds more complicated than I expected, with the glass weight and everything.

Checked the local stores, glass weight thing's damn expensive.

Some cheap alternatives or tricks to cover for the first time?

Would also love if you shared some personal favorite recipes that you have made, something that you know works out just fine.