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Easy Russian-Style Homemade Sauerkraut
5 from 15 votes

Easy Russian-Style Homemade Sauerkraut

This homemade Russian-style sauerkraut combines shredded purple cabbage and grated carrots with salt and brown sugar, fermented naturally in a jar. The process creates a tangy, crunchy fermented vegetable rich in flavor and preserving the cabbage’s freshness. The slight sweetness from brown sugar balances the sour notes from fermentation, making it a practical, healthful condiment or side dish.

Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 44 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Russian

Ingredients

  • 1 purple cabbage small or 1/2 medium-sized
  • 2 carrot medium-sized
  • 1 tablespoon salt sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Instructions

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  1. Quarter the cabbage, discard the core and shred the cabbage using a mandoline or a sharp knife. Peel and grind carrots. Combine them in a large pot, add sea salt and brown sugar and knead well until the juice is released, for about 5-7 minutes. It'll take less time if you use white cabbage.
  2. Fill a fitting glass jar (I used the 2 quart jar, similar to that one) with the cabbage mixture. Pack it tightly, so that the juice covers the cabbage. The jar should be filled by 2/3.
  3. Put a fitting lid or small plate to pack the cabbage down and 1-2 quart glass bottle with water on top. If you feel like you packed too much of cabbage in your jar, put it on a plate, as the juice will release while fermenting. Keep the jar at a room temperature for 4 more days, poking the cabbage with a back of a wooden spoon once a day to release the gas from the lower layers.
  4. Keep covered and refrigerate for up to 5 weeks. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use sea salt for fermentation, as it supports beneficial bacteria development.
  • Keep the cabbage submerged under its juices to avoid mold during fermentation.
  • Ferment at room temperature for about four days, poking daily to release gas.
  • Store finished sauerkraut refrigerated and consume within five weeks.

Nutrition Information

Calories 44kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 911mg (38%) Potassium 304mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 3720IU (74%) Vitamin C 60.6mg (67%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 44

% Daily Value*

Calories 44kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 911mg 38%
Potassium 304mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 3720IU 74%
Vitamin C 60.6mg 67%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.