EP 77: Something Brewing In Cinci: Sam Pellerito's Soy Sauce at CinSoy

There are only about five makers of soy sauce in the United States and one of them is in Cincinnati, Ohio, where it is brewed using a natural fermentation process alongside all those great Ohio-made beers. Sam Pellerito started CinSoy, makers of small batch soy sauce, tamari, tofu and other tasty things using Ohio-grown soybeans. He says Ohio soybeans are some of the very best in the world and we grow a lot of them. In fact, it is the state's largest crop. Working in another industry, Sam was able to travel the world and taste great foods, growing an appreciation for the importance of quality, local ingredients. After lots of experimentation, CinSoy was born in 2020. Now, they make other products like spicy chili crisp and use some of the byproducts of soy sauce-making to create a soy sauce salt that is a fantastic addition to any pantry. CinSoy also has a give-back model, partnering with One Feeds Two, to provide nutritious school meals to kids in poverty. For every item purchased, the company provides one meal to a child. Thanks to Chef Douglas Katz for the support. This episode is also sponsored by Tomato Monster Heirlooms.