Traditional Sauerkraut Recipe

“Cooking traditional sauerkraut is quick and easy. Five ingredients, a knife, glass jars and a little time. When your sauerkraut is ready, serve it as a side dish for a ham steak, grilled sausages, or as a topping for burgers and smoked meat sandwiches. And if you have a sweet tooth like me, your traditional sauerkraut will make a wonderful base for your Alsatian sauerkraut!” (Terry Pomerantz)

To prepare 2 litres of sauerkraut, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients

• 1 large white cabbage (2 kg)
• 3 tablespoons of Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon of ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon of juniper berries
• 1 bay leaf

Portions : 2 litres

Preparation

• Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage.
• Select one large, attractive leaf and set it aside.
• Cut the cabbage into 4 pieces.
• Remove the core.
• With a sharp knife, finely shred the cabbage.
• Place the shredded cabbage in a large bowl.
• Sprinkle half of the salt over the cabbage.
• Firmly press the cabbage to work the salt in and extract its juice.
• Add the remaining salt.
• Press again for at least 5 minutes.
• Cover the bowl and let the salted cabbage rest for about 30 minutes.
• After 30 minutes, add the juniper berries, ground pepper, and bay leaf. Mix well.
• Gradually fill 2 one-litre glass jars (e.g., Mason jars) with the cabbage mixture. Firmly press the cabbage down at the bottom of the jar. To encourage quality fermentation, the jar should contain as little air as possible.
• In each container, pour half of the remaining brine from the bowl. Fill each jar up to ¾.
• Cut the reserved large cabbage leaf so that it covers the cabbage mixture in each jar.
• Seal the jars tightly and place them in a dry, temperate, and dark place. Let your traditional sauerkraut ferment for 2 to 3 weeks.

Storing the Sauerkraut

You can keep your sauerkraut in the tightly sealed jars for up to 8 months in a refrigerator or a cool place.

Once opened, the raw sauerkraut will last for about ten days in the fridge.

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