Last fall my Mom and I made some homemade sauerkraut and it was TOTALLY easy to do! Well, we finally had a chance to eat our product! Every New Year’s Day we always have pork and kraut, except this year we had our own kraut! :) And it was DELICIOUS!! This posts shows how we canned the sauerkraut. It’s REALLY easy!! :) ENJOY!!
Ingredients:
- cabbage
- canning salt
Directions:
- Remove outer leaves and any undesirable portions from the head of cabbage.
- Wash and drain.
- Cut into halves/quarters and remove core.
- Shred the cabbage into the thickness of a dime.
- In a large bowl mix 3 tblsp of salt with 5 lbs of cabbage.
- Let salted cabbage stand for several minutes to wilt slightly.
- Pack salted cabbage firmly and evenly into a large pickling container. Use a wooden spoon to press down firmly until juice comes to the surface.
- Repeat shredding and salting along with packing until the container is just filled within 3-4 inches of the top. If the juice doesn’t cover cabbage, add brine: 1-1/2 tblsp salt to 1 qt water (bring to a boil and cool).
- Cover cabbage with plastic bag and add weighted lid on top.
- Sit at room temperature (70-75 degrees) for 3-6 weeks. Be prepared to remove scum and formation each day.
Canning:
- Bring sauerkraut to a simmer, do not boil.
- Pack cabbage into jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
- Perform normal canning routine.
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Oh, how I wish I could like sauerkraut! It always looks delicious! Thanks for sharing at Pinworthy Projects!
Carrie, I never used to like it either. However, add some brown sugar to it and you'll love it! :)
I saw you at a limk party, Wow I've always wanted to know how to make sauerkraut. I'll give it a try. I would love for you to visit me at memoriesbythemile.com
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I pinned your post on Pintertest. I wish I ate more lacto-fermented vegetables.
I've eaten sour kraut but never considered how it was made. Interesting!
I grew up on sauerkraut, and I have forgotten all about introducing it to my kids! Thanks for the reminder about this yummy food. I'm so happy that you visited and linked up at One Creative Weekend at OneCreativeMommy.com. The next party starts tonight at 8:00 PM MST. I hope you'll be back.
Of course I will! Thanks, Heidi!
I'll have to try the brown sugar tip too! Thanks for linking up at The Better Half.
Once you try it, you'll never eat it without! :)
I looooove sauerkraut!! I saw your site from good ol' Pinterest and you said it was easy!! :) You are a rock star! I think I might have to stick with canned. :( (I don't have three weeks)
Maybe one day when these kids are older and I've got more time on my hands I will try to make HOMEMADE sauerkraut.
Thanks for sharing!!
I think you would really like this if you tried it! :) It's delicious and makes a ton! :)