
Homemade Raw Sauerkraut
Fermented shredded green cabbage with apple juice and salt, optionally spiced with whole cloves and juniper berries.
1450 minAmerican
Servings12
Plan it in the app to put it on your week.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Dairy Free
- Pescatarian
- Halal
Steps
- 1Place shredded cabbage in a large bowl and add juice, cloves and juniper berries, if using.
- 2Mix to combine.
- 3Spoon into the fermentation crock and press down, making sure there is about 3/4 inch headspace at the top.
- 4Add salt to cover top.
- 5Top with ceramic disc and screw on lid.
- 6Allow mixture to ferment at room temperature for at least a week.
- 7After 24 hours, if the liquid doesn't cover the cabbage all the way, stir salt into the mixture and add a little water.
- 8After desired level of fermentation is reached, refrigerate or serve.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 51kcal
- Protein
- 2g
- Carbs
- 12g
- Fat
- 0g
- Fiber
- 0g
- Sugar
- 1g
Estimated from the ingredient list.
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Swap ingredients, change amounts, and keep your own copy. The original stays exactly as it is.
Questions
How long does homemade raw sauerkraut take to make?
About 1450 minutes from start to finish, including prep.
How many people does this recipe serve?
It serves 12 as written. Use the servings control to scale every ingredient up or down.
Can I change the ingredients?
Yes — in the Zaki app you can make this recipe yours: swap ingredients, change amounts, and keep your own copy. The original stays as it is.
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