Homemade Sauerkraut Recipe

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Homemade Sauerkraut
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Directions:

  1. Discard the outer leaves of the heads of cabbage and cut them in halves or quarters.
  2. Pack them in a 30-quart plastic barrel (the ones used for homemade beer and wine are perfect).
  3. Measure the amount of water needed to cover the cabbage with a 1-inch margin.
  4. Bring that amount of water (app. 12-14 quarts) to a boil together with the salt.
  5. Let cool.
  6. Dissolve the yoghurt in the water.
  7. Add the water to the cabbage and cover. Make sure that the cabbage stays underwater by means of a weight (e.g. a plate and a (clean!) brick.
  8. Let ferment in 50-70°F Bubbles, foam and even mold may form on the surface. This is not dangerous, but has to be skimmed off regularly. The cabbage will smell foul during the fermentation process, so ventilation is preferred if stored indoors.
  9. Taste to desired acidity. Time depends on temperature, but is usually 3-5 weeks.
  10. Save a little of the liquid to use next time. This will then serve as the start culture and replace the yoghurt. Discard the rest of the water.
  11. The sauerkraut should now be frozen to stop fermentation.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3410.72 Kcal (14280 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 222404.36mg 9267%
Potassium 23173.85mg 493%
Total Carbs 816.3g 272%
Sugars 408.15g 1633%
Dietary Fiber 408.15g 1633%
Protein 136.05g 272%
Vitamin C 5033.9mg 8390%
Calcium 6808.3mg 681%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 12.88 Kcal (54 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 839.6mg 9267%
Potassium 87.48mg 493%
Total Carbs 3.08g 272%
Sugars 1.54g 1633%
Dietary Fiber 1.54g 1633%
Protein 0.51g 272%
Vitamin C 19mg 8390%
Calcium 25.7mg 681%

* 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

  • 67.4
    Points
  • 68
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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