RCI-VG.005.0014.001
Sauerkraut
Fermented food recipes is a traditional fermented vegetable food made from cabbage. This is a basi
Prep45 min
Cook30 min
Total75 min
Servings4
Difficultybeginner
Ingredients
- (2.5 kg - 5 lb) fresh cabbage1 large
- non-iodised salt2-3 tablespoons
Method
1
Clean and dry a large (3 litre) preserves jar or crock, chopping board, and large bowls if needed
2
Quarter the cabbage and remove the core
3
Slice the cabbage finely or thickly, as you prefer
4
Optional: bruise the sliced cabbage by beating with a rolling pin or mortar and pestle
5
Layer the cabbage in the jar or crock, sprinkling salt in between layers
6
Pack tightly into the jar, leaving 1cm space at the top; don't seal the jar yet
7
Juice should rise to top of jar as you tightly pack the cabbage in; if not, add a little chlorine-free water