EASY HOMEMADE SAUERKRAUT
The easiest homemade sauerkraut recipe in a mason jar. No special equipment needed.
Provided by Based on a recipe by Sandor Katz
Categories Side Dish
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Start with a clean surface including hands and all equipment you are using.
- Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage. DO NOT WASH THE CABBAGE. The beneficial bacteria is in the cabbage, don't wash it all away. I prefer to use organic cabbage as to avoid pesticide exposure.
- Slice the cabbage by first slicing in half, then in quarters. Remove the core and slice the cabbage lengthwise into thin ribbons
- Place the cabbage into a large bowl and sprinkle with salt. Using clean hands, massage the salt into the cabbage. Continue to massage and squeeze the cabbage for several minutes. This requires putting a little muscle into it. Gradually the cabbage will become watery and limp. This should take 5-10 minutes.
- Your cabbage should begin to look like this once you've properly given it a good rub down.
- If you are using caraway seeds or any other spice add it now.
- Pack the cabbage into your wide mouth mason jars. Really punch the cabbage down with your fist to attempt to pack the cabbage in and allow the liquid to rise to the surface. Ideally you want the cabbage to be fully immersed in liquid (the liquid that you have produced by rubbing the salt into the leaves). Pour any additional liquid from the bowl into the jars with cabbage. Fill the jars a little more than 3/4 full.
- Optional - Use one of the larger reserved outer cabbage leaves over the surface of the sliced cabbage. This will help to keep the cabbage submerged.
- Once all of the cabbage has been placed into jars, use either a pickle pebble or another smaller mason jar filled with pebbles or dried beans to weigh down the cabbage and allow the cabbage to remain submerged in liquid.
- Cover the mouth of the jar with cheesecloth and a rubberband or twine. This will allow air to pass in and out of the jar while still keeping creepy crawlers out.
- For the first 24 hours of fermentation you will need to open the jars and press the cabbage down every so often. I call this step "punch the cabbage". This is to ensure that the cabbage stays submerged and over time the cabbage will become more limp and compact and the liquid will rise to the surface.
- If after 24 hours you find that there isn't enough liquid, dissolve 1 tsp salt into 1 cup of water and add more liquid to the cabbage.
- Ferment the cabbage for 3-10 days. After 3 days taste the cabbage, I tend to like cabbage at the 7 day mark, but if you like a milder ferment you can stop the fermentation process at 3 days. Keep in mind that you reach peak nutrition around day 7.While the cabbage is fermenting you may see bubbles rise to the surface, this is ok! That is fermentation working. If you see scum rise to the surface you can skim that off and if any mold begins to appear remove it and do not eat that bit.
- Once you have reached your desired level of fermentation, remove the cheesecloth, and weights from the jar and close with regular mason jar lid. Store in fridge for 2 months or longer. My rule of thumb is as long as it still tastes good, it's good to eat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2 kcal, Sodium 1046 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
SAUERKRAUT IN A JAR
Homemade Sauerkraut in a Jar is one of the easiest recipes to make. It only takes three ingredients and a mason jar.
Provided by Anne
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- shred the cabbage using a food processor or mandolin slicer and place it into a large bowl
- sprinkle the cabbage with sea salt and set aside for about 10 minutes to allow cabbage to release water
- once the cabbage starts to release water, use your hands massage the cabbage for a few minutes to expel more water
- stuff the cabbage into a 1-quart mason jar pressing down with your hands as you go
- once all of the cabbage is in the jar continue to press until liquid covers all of the cabbage
- place a smaller glass or weight onto the top of the cabbage
- cover the jar loosely and allow it to sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 days.
- NOTE: fermentation will happen faster in warmer temperatures and it will take longer in cooler temperatures
Nutrition Facts : Calories 39 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 0 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1/2 cup, Sodium 806 grams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat
SAUERKRAUT FOR CANNING
Step-by-step directions for how to make and can your own sauerkraut.
Provided by MARCIAMOLINA
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time 2h30m
Yield 144
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Remove outer leaves and any undesirable portions from firm mature heads of cabbage; wash and drain. Cut into halves or quarters; remove core. Use a shredder or sharp knife to cut cabbage into thin shreds about the thickness of a dime.
- In a large bowl, thoroughly mix 3 tablespoons salt with 5 lbs. shredded cabbage. Let salted cabbage stand for several minutes to wilt slightly; this allows packing without excessive breaking or bruising of the shreds.
- Pack salted cabbage firmly and evenly into a large, clean pickling container. Using a wooden spoon, tapper or hands, press down firmly until the juice comes to the surface.
- Repeat shredding, salting and packing of cabbage until the container is filled to within 3 to 4 inches of the top. If juice does not cover cabbage, add brine: 1 1/2 tablespoons salt to 1 quart water; bring brine to a boil; cool.
- Cover cabbage with muslin or cheesecloth and tuck edges down against the inside of the container. Weight down cabbage under brine. Formation of gas bubbles indicates fermentation is taking place. Remove and discard scum formation each day. A room temperature of 70 degrees to 75 degrees F is best for fermenting cabbage. Fermentation is usually complete in 3 to 6 weeks.
- TO CAN: Bring sauerkraut to a simmer (185 to 210degrees F). Do not boil. Pack hot cabbage into hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Adjust caps. Process pints 15 minutes, quarts 20 minutes, in a boiling water canner.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 32.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 1.8 g, Sodium 1583.7 mg, Sugar 4 g
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