Making Sauerkraut

[Jodee]

I only have 500g of cabbage, how much salt in teaspoons do you think? If 2.5% of cabbage weight, would I be using about 12.5g of stalt?

Just looking at this recipe:

Quick Sauerkraut Recipe (With Video)

Homemade, easy and quick sauerkraut recipe with step-by-step photos and video. Learn how to make sauerkraut fast in your own kitchen.

www.cookedandloved.com

 

[Deleted member 21371]

I only have 500g of cabbage, how much salt in teaspoons do you think? If 2.5% of cabbage weight, would I be using about 12.5g of stalt?

Just looking at this recipe:

Quick Sauerkraut Recipe (With Video)

Homemade, easy and quick sauerkraut recipe with step-by-step photos and video. Learn how to make sauerkraut fast in your own kitchen.

www.cookedandloved.com

That sounds about right.

Scaled down from the 18g for 800g, 500g works out at 11.25g of salt at 2.25%

 

[Jodee]

That sounds about right.

Scaled down from the 18g for 800g, 500g works out at 11.25g of salt at 2.25%

Thanks traveller, first time I've made it so will be interesting to see if I like it enough to make again.

here it is (I used sweatheart cabbage and savoy, they were beginning to go yellow, so hope the nutrient remains)

500g of cabbage fitted into one jar.

I see have to attach file 🙂

 

[rebrascora]

I always thought you needed a good firm white cabbage for sauerkraut. Will be interested to know how it turns out with the two cabbages you have used. Please let us know what you think of the result.

 

[Jodee]

You are likely right rebrascora, but I needed to use these up and it was an experiment, so will see what happens, and I'll let you know, I guess if it doesn't turn out well I should try again with the firm white cabbage.

 

[ColinUK]

I always thought you needed a good firm white cabbage for sauerkraut. Will be interested to know how it turns out with the two cabbages you have used. Please let us know what you think of the result.

You can make sauerkraut from lots of things.

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Fermentation made easy! Simple to make recipes for fermented foods that are healthy and delicious!

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[Brambleberry]

Good idea I love sauerkraut. My daughter wants to make Kimchi similar thing. Need to get my act together. Let us know how it goes.

 

[Jodee]

You can make sauerkraut from lots of things.

Browse Recipes | Fermentation Recipes

Fermentation made easy! Simple to make recipes for fermented foods that are healthy and delicious!

www.fermentationrecipes.com

Thanks Colin great link 🙂

 

[Jodee]

The cabbage kraut turned out well, it is crunchy but in the process of fermenting it seemed to have ejected most of the brine it made so I have topped up with a little water.

I have now started on a mixed veg one, with garlic, ginger, onion, some brussels, bell pepper. carrots and celery, I am working on a 1 lb of veg to 2 teaspoon of salt, although I think I may reduce salt slightly later. Definitely worth a go and so easy to do.

The videos I have been watching on you tube the recommendation is no more than 2 tablespoons a day of the kraut, can just toss into a salad for xtra flavour, add to anything you fancy or just straight on your plate with some cheese maybe.

The jar I used below was a 500ml coconut oil jar (the label wouldn't soak off) the other jar on top with lid is to weigh the kraut contents down, I then put a clean tea towel over top to keep any dust out.

I've been fermenting for about 7 days before going into the fridge, (you need to stand on a plate or other container as it does tend to eject the bring it makes)

Do post pictures if anyone else give it a go 🙂

Thanks for input everyone

 

[Deleted member 21371]

Sounds good, I may try that tonight!