Traditional German Sauerkraut
A classic fermented dish made from finely shredded cabbage that is fermented and cured.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2-4 weeks
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Fermentation
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head green cabbage
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage and then finely shred the cabbage.
- Place the shredded cabbage in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt.
- Massage the cabbage and salt together until the cabbage releases its juices.
- Pack the cabbage tightly into a fermentation jar or crock.
- Cover the jar with a cloth and let it ferment at room temperature for about 2-4 weeks.
Notes
- Make sure to keep the cabbage submerged under its liquid.
- Check for taste and texture during fermentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 27
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Find it online: https://ezeptzauber.de/traditional-german-sauerkraut/