How to Make Homemade Sauerkraut (Just 4 Ingredients)

Name: How to Make Homemade Sauerkraut (Just 4 Ingredients)
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb cabbage; 3 large carrots; 1/3 cup white sugar; 4 tbsp fine sea salt

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Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
70 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine
Ukrainian

How to Make Homemade Sauerkraut (Just 4 Ingredients)

Charles Herrera

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This simple guide on how to make sauerkraut only calls for cabbage, carrots, sugar and salt. Make it in 20 minutes, then sit back and watch it ferment.

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Ingredients

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2 lb cabbage shredded
3 large carrots grated
1/3 cup white sugar
4 tbsp fine sea salt

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Instructions

Shred the cabbage into long strips and place it in a large bowl or large plastic container with a lid. Massage the cabbage with your hands for a few minutes until the cabbage softens a bit.
Grate the carrots on the large side of the grater. Add the grated carrots in with the shredded cabbage.
Add in the sugar and salt to the veggies and massage the seasoning into the veggies. Press all the ingredients down with your hands and place a couple of large cabbage leaves on top.
Place a plate large enough to cover the bowl or container on top. Place something heavy on top of the plate to weigh it down. Place the container in a warmer part of the house, where it's about 77°F.
Check the sauerkraut on a daily basis. Day #3 is typically the best. Once it's to your liking, transfer it to a clean jar and refrigerate it for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 70kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 3524mg (147%) Potassium 267mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 3933IU (79%) Vitamin C 43mg (48%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 70 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	70kcal	4%
Carbohydrates	17g	6%
Protein	2g	4%
Fat	1g	2%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	3524mg	147%
Potassium	267mg	6%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	13g	26%
Vitamin A	3933IU	79%
Vitamin C	43mg	48%
Calcium	55mg	6%
Iron	1mg	6%