German Sauerkraut

Raw Food, RECIPES | 10/02/2016 | By

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Have you ever made German Sauerkraut before? I’ve had so many in my life, but the best were always the ones that were homemade. Let me show you how to make a typical German Sauerkraut quickly and easily.

Also, check out my Cucumber Pickle recipe to stock up on them goodies!

Fermenting is an age-old way of preserving foods and increasing their nutritional value. Turning cabbage into sauerkraut is one of the easiest fermented foods to master. Sauerkraut simply means “sour cabbage” in German, but making kraut does so much more than just make cabbage sour. It is easy and requires very little special equipment, and the results are dependably delicious. All you need to do is combine shredded cabbage with some salt and pack it into the jar. The cabbage releases liquid, creating its own brining solution. Submerged in this liquid for a period of several days or weeks, the cabbage slowly ferments into the crunchy, sour condiment we know and love as sauerkraut.

When submerged in a brine, the bacteria begin to convert sugars in the cabbage into lactic acid; this is a natural preservative that inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria. Besides preserving the cabbage, this fermentation process also transforms it into something incredibly tasty and gives it additional health benefits. Fermented sauerkraut contains the same healthy probiotics as a bowl of yogurt. 

I hope this recipe serves you well. Love, as always. xx

 

 

German Sauerkraut Recipe

https://maricelsvegancrush.com
Homemade German Sauerkraut is brilliantly easy to make at home. All you need is two simple ingredients and patience.
Print Recipe
Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 3 big heads green cabbage
  • 20 g sea salt
  • 1,5 l glass jar sterilized
  • small glass jar that fits inside the 1,5l jar

Instructions
 

  • Make sure to sterilize your glass jar and work with clean hands and equipment.
  • Slice the cabbage into quarters then, thinly slice the cabbage into very thin ribbons or use a mandolin to speed up the process.
  • Place the thinly sliced cabbage in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt. Knead and press for about 10 minutes until the cabbage becomes soft and the natural brine is coming out from the cabbage. This will help the fiber to break down.
  • Now pack the cabbage into the jar pressing down each layer. Cover with a whole cabbage leaf and press down the edges making sure it is completely submerged in the brine.
  • Weigh it down using a small jar that fits inside the lid. You can also use large vegetable pieces or boiled stones.
  • Place in a dark environment or cover with a cloth and store at room temperature. Make sure the temperature is fairly stable ideally around 20°c. The fermentation will begin within a day and take 2-5 weeks depending on temperature and desired flavor and texture.

Notes

It is normal to see bubbles, white scum, or foam on top during the fermentation. You shouldn't see any actual mold, though. If you do, scrape it off the top, and make sure the rest of the cabbage is fully submerged. Once fermented, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to six months.
The ideal taste should be slightly sour and tangy with a bite to it.
The salinity ratio is 1kg cabbage = 20g salt.
Keyword raw vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian

 

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