Sauerkraut has been a staple for hundreds of years. This is great on its own or as a topper for a variety of foods. Refrigerate or freeze sauerkraut once it is fermented.
Submitted by
Ellie
Updated on November 18, 2024
Total Time:
7 days 25 mins
Yield:
3 pounds of sauerkraut
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Ingredients
Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings
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5 pounds cabbage, thinly sliced
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1 onion, thinly sliced
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3 tablespoons sea salt
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3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
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water to cover
Directions
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Mix cabbage, onion, sea salt, and garlic together in a bowl. Firmly pack mixture into a large, clean, food-grade plastic bucket. The cabbage will start to make its own brine as the salt starts to draw out the water of the cabbage.
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Fill a large, clean, food-grade plastic bag with water and place over the salted cabbage mixture so none of the cabbage is exposed to air.
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Allow cabbage to ferment in a cool, dry place, 1 to 4 weeks (depending on how tangy you like your sauerkraut). The temperature of the room you ferment the sauerkraut in should not rise above 70 degrees F (21 degrees C).
Recipe Tip
If your cabbage is older, you may need to create a small amount of brine to help cover it.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 28 | Calories |
| 0g | Fat |
| 7g | Carbs |
| 1g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
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Servings Per Recipe 24 |
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Calories 28 |
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| % Daily Value * | |
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Total Fat 0g |
0% |
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Sodium 678mg |
29% |
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Total Carbohydrate 7g |
2% |
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Dietary Fiber 3g |
9% |
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Total Sugars 3g |
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Protein 1g |
3% |
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Vitamin C 35mg |
39% |
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Calcium 41mg |
3% |
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Iron 8mg |
46% |
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Potassium 182mg |
4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.