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Making sauerkraut from scratch august 3 2014 july 26 2020 by noah preparedness 2 comments i recently received a request to re post my sauerkraut recipe. Remove the outer leaves and then using a sharp knife cut the cabbage in half.
It takes approximately 2 pounds of cabbage to fill a 1 quart jar.
Making sauerkraut from scratch. Make two jars at the same time. Ferment the second one longer than the first one and see which one you like more. Once you finish eating the first batch start the third one and eat the second batch.
This way you always have fresh homemade sauerkraut on hand. Season the fermented sauerkraut with a little smoked paprika which adds a wonderful flavor. The most basic method of sauerkraut making is done in a simple glass jar.
Even a quart size mason jar will work though many people choose a half gallon size to be able to make a little more at once. You can use a plastic bag filled with water to seal the jar from air though considering my feelings about plastic i highly discourage this method. How to make sauerkraut.
For a 2 liter jar of kraut you ll need about 2 heads of cabbage. Remove the outer leaves and then using a sharp knife cut the cabbage in half. Making sauerkraut from scratch august 3 2014 july 26 2020 by noah preparedness 2 comments i recently received a request to re post my sauerkraut recipe.
The sauerkraut is now ready to use. Remove scum and wash cloth board and stone weekly as long as kraut lasts. Or the fermented kraut may be packed into jars.
Cover with the brine heat thoroughly in a hot water bath and seal. If there is not enough brine add 1 4 cup salt with 1 quart water. Sauerkraut in glass jars shave cabbage very fine.
It takes approximately 2 pounds of cabbage to fill a 1 quart jar. The sauerkraut is under the protection of the brine. The best temperature for fermenting is 70 to 75 degrees.
At this temperature it should take 3 to 4 weeks. At 60 to 65 degrees it will take 5 to 6 weeks. Quarter cabbages and remove cores.
In an extra large bowl combine salt and cabbage. With clean hands squeeze cabbage until it wilts and releases liquid about 10 minutes. If desired add optional ingredients.
You need 2 ingredients to make good sauerkraut. All you need is salt and cabbage and with oktoberfest being here now is the perfect time to start some.