Caraway Kraut

Caraway Kraut

Caraway Kraut

Caraway Kraut

Diets

  • Vegan
  • Gluten free
  • Paleo

Ingredients

  • Produce

    • 2 lbs Red cabbage
  • Baking & Spices

    • 1 tsp Caraway seeds
    • 2 tsp Kosher salt

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Description

Sauerkraut is an easy entry point to the glories of fermentation. It’s easy to make, nearly foolproof, and you can let it ferment to suit your taste (the longer it goes, the softer and more sour it gets). You’ll be left with a jar of probiotic-rich kraut. Yes, that means there is bacteria involved, but it’s the good-for-your-gut kind. And the fermentation process produces lactic acid (that’s where the sour flavor comes from) that prevents bad bacteria from forming. A big bonus of making kraut yourself: Many store-bought options are pasteurized, killing the beneficial bacteria. Before starting, be sure you have a 1-quart jar and a muddler or wooden spoon. Gloves are good, too, to prevent the cabbage from staining your hands.

Directions

  • Place cabbage in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt. Firmly and vigorously massage cabbage until it wilts, some liquid has pooled in bottom of bowl, and liquid squeezes out when you squeeze a handful, about 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in caraway seeds. Firmly pack cabbage in a 1-quart jar. Start by filling jar about half full; tamp cabbage down with a muddler or wooden spoon to pack it down firmly. Add more cabbage, and repeat the process until its all in the jar (dont worry--it will fit). Pour liquid from bowl on top of cabbage. Screw on lid, and set jar on a plate or in a bowl. (The kraut will likely bubble over and leak a bit as it ferments.) Let stand at room temperature, out of direct sunlight, until kraut reaches desired flavor and texture, about 1 to 2 weeks. Check every day, starting after 4 days. When you open the jar, the liquid will likely be bubbling--that means its working as it should. Refrigerate to stop fermentation once the kraut is to your liking. Store chilled in refrigerator for up to 1 month.
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Caraway Kraut

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Sauerkraut is an easy entry point to the glories of fermentation. It's easy to make and nearly foolproof, and you can let it ferment to suit your taste (the longer it goes, the softer and more sour it gets.

Caraway Kraut

  • Produce

    • 2 lbs Red cabbage
  • Baking & Spices

    • 1 tsp Caraway seeds
    • 2 tsp Kosher salt

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Caraway Kraut

Sauerkraut is an easy entry point to the glories of fermentation. It's easy to make and nearly foolproof, and you can let it ferment to suit your taste (the longer it goes, the softer and more sour it gets.