Homemade Sauerkraut Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Additional Time

    10 d

  • Servings

    3 cups

  • Calories

    77 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Chinese, German

Homemade Sauerkraut Recipe

This amazing homemade sauerkraut recipe is loaded with flavor and is so incredibly easy to make from scratch.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 head of cored and thinly sliced green cabbage
  • 1 tablespoon sea or Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon caraway seeds
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Instructions

  1. Add the shredded cabbage to a bowl and sprinkle on sea or kosher salt.
  2. Using your hands squeeze the cabbage very firmly and vigorously for about 4 to 5 minutes to help break down the cabbage and secrete its own liquid.
  3. Once there is about a ½ cup of liquid in the bottom of the bowl mix in optional caraway seeds.
  4. Transfer the cabbage and liquid to a large, sterilized mason jar.
  5. Press the cabbage down using a pestle, or a firm fork or spoon, to ensure the cabbage is submerged in the liquid.
  6. Place on a sterilized airtight lid and let ferment in a cool dark place for 8-10 days.
  7. Come back 2-3 times per day and press down the cabbage using the pestle, fork, or spoon. It is incredibly important that the cabbage is always covered in the liquid.
  8. After the fermentation process, store in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

Notes

  • Make-Ahead: You can make this up to 1 month ahead of time.
  • How to Store: Keep sealed tight in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
  • Sauerkraut does not need vinegar of any kind.
  • The sauerkraut will start to bubble after day 4 or 5 which is totally normal.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 77kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 2380mg (99%) Potassium 520mg (15%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 298IU (6%) Vitamin C 111mg (123%) Calcium 125mg (13%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 77 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 77kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 2380mg 99%
Potassium 520mg 11%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 298IU 6%
Vitamin C 111mg 123%
Calcium 125mg 13%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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