Homemade Fresh Sauerkraut Recipe

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Homemade Fresh Sauerkraut
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Ingredients:

  • 7 head cabbage -large
  • 1 container kosher salt

Directions:

  1. Shred heads of cabbage, add salt and layer in large container. Let water come out for at least an hour. Pack tightly in a 16 gallon crock. Get large plastic bag (we use heavy duty garbage bags) put enough water in bag so when place on cabbage in crock it air seals the entire top. Secure bag with twist tie Let set for up to 6 weeks to process. You can check as frequently as you like for the sour flavor you desire. Use for your favorite dishes when it is to your desired taste. You can leave in crock for a couple months if in cool place.
  2. If need extra brine-1 1/2 tablespoons salt to 1 quart of water.
  3. Processing:
  4. Bring sauerkraut to a slow simmer (185 to 210 degrees). Pack in hot jars tightly with 1/2 inch head space. Boil bath as follows: 20 min. for quarts and 15 minutes for pints.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1589 Kcal (6653 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 1144.08mg 48%
Potassium 10805.2mg 230%
Total Carbs 381.36g 127%
Sugars 190.68g 763%
Dietary Fiber 190.68g 763%
Protein 63.56g 127%
Vitamin C 2351.7mg 3920%
Calcium 2542.4mg 254%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 25 Kcal (105 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 18mg 48%
Potassium 170mg 230%
Total Carbs 6g 127%
Sugars 3g 763%
Dietary Fiber 3g 763%
Protein 1g 127%
Vitamin C 37mg 3920%
Calcium 40mg 254%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 31
    Points
  • 32
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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