How to Make Sauerkraut

When it comes to sauerkraut there are two types of people: those that love it and those that can’t stand the sight smell of it. If you fall into the former category and love sauerkraut on brats, in reuben casserole, or just a pinch by itself while the rest of the food is cooking, you’ll love this homemade sauerkraut recipe!

How to Make Homemade Sauerkraut

Making homemade sauerkraut is much easier than it seems. First you’ll chop up some cabbage, then extract the natural juices, then let it ferment in a cool, dark place for a couple of weeks. One head of cabbage will suffice for your first batch.

Ingredients:

(1) Head of Cabbage (or more depending on how much you’re wanting to make)

Salt – 1.5 tsp. per 1 lb. of cabbage
*pink Himalayan or pickling salt works best as regular table salt will give it a strong salty flavor

4-6 cloves of garlic (whole, crushed)

1 tsp. mustard seed per 3 lbs. of cabbage

1 tsp. caraway seed per 3 lbs. of cabbage

1 tsp. black peppercorns per 3 lbs. of cabbage (optional)

1 tbsp. white vinegar (optional)

You will also need a fermentation jar (or any air-tight container), and a mandolin or a knife. A kitchen scale will also be helpful to measure the cabbage/salt ratio.

Sauerkraut recipe:

1. Remove the outside layer (or two) of the cabbage.

2. Cut cabbage in half and then cut out the core.

3. Take your knife or mandolin and slice the cabbage into thin slices.

4. Add cabbage to a very large bowl and sprinkle with salt.

5. Gently massage/knead cabbage for a minute or two.

6. Set aside for 15 minutes and then repeat previous step.

7. Set aside for 15 more minutes and repeat the previous step one last time. All of this juice is naturally found in cabbage, and is extracted by the salt.

8. Add your garlic cloves, mustard seed, caraway seed, black peppercorns, and, if desired, vinegar.

9. Put into air-tight container and push cabbage down, attempting to submerge all of the cabbage into the brine.

Recipes using Sauerkraut:

Simple Sriracha Sauerkraut Dip with Hamburger Recipe

Quick & Easy Bierock Casserole Recipe

Quick Rye Bread Reuben Casserole Recipe

Gnibble: Sauerkraut and Gnocchi Recipe

How to Make Sauerkraut

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Ingredients

• 1 Head of Cabbage (or more depending on how much you're wanting to make)
• Salt - 1.5 tsp. per 1 lb. of cabbage
• *pink Himalayan or pickling salt works best as regular table salt will give it a strong salty flavor
• 4-6 cloves of garlic (whole, crushed)
• 1 tsp. mustard seed per 3 lbs. of cabbage
• 1 tsp. caraway seed per 3 lbs. of cabbage
• 1 tsp. black peppercorns per 3 lbs. of cabbage (optional)
• 1 tbsp. white vinegar (optional)

Instructions

1. Remove the outside layer (or two) of the cabbage.
2. Cut cabbage in half and then cut out the core.
3. Take your knife or mandolin and slice into thin slices.
4. Add cabbage to a very large bowl and sprinkle with salt.
5. Gently massage/knead cabbage for a minute or two.
6. Set aside for 15 minutes and then repeat previous step.
7. Set aside for 15 more minutes and repeat the previous step one last time.
8. Add remaining ingredients and stir mixture.
9. Place cabbage mixture into large container with a lid making sure the cabbage is submerged in the liquid
10. Close lid and store in a cool dark place.
11. Let mixture ferment for approximately 2 weeks opening the container every couple days to release any built up gas.

Nutrition

Calories

344 cal

Fat

1 g

Carbs

80 g

Protein

18 g

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I hope you love your homemade sauerkraut. Play around with different seasonings if you’d like it spicy, or more sweet, or extra peppery. The possibilities are endless.