Sauerkraut for Canning Recipe

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Sauerkraut for Canning
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Ingredients:

  • 50 lb cabbage

Directions:

  1. Remove outer leaves and any undesirable portions from firm mature heads of cabbage; wash and drain. Cut into halves or quarters; remove core. Use a shredder or sharp knife to cut cabbage into thin shreds about the thickness of a dime.
  2. In a large bowl, thoroughly mix 3 tablespoons salt with 5 lbs. shredded cabbage. Let salted cabbage stand for several minutes to wilt slightly; this allows packing without excessive breaking or bruising of the shreds.
  3. Pack salted cabbage firmly and evenly into a large, clean pickling container. Using a wooden spoon, tapper or hands, press down firmly until the juice comes to the surface.
  4. Repeat shredding, salting and packing of cabbage until the container is filled to within 3 to 4 inches of the top. If juice does not cover cabbage, add brine: 1 1/2 tablespoons salt to 1 quart water; bring brine to a boil; cool.
  5. Cover cabbage with muslin or cheesecloth and tuck edges down against the inside of the container. Weight down cabbage under brine. Formation of gas bubbles indicates fermentation is taking place. Remove and discard scum formation each day. A room temperature of 70 degrees to 75 degrees F is best for fermenting cabbage. Fermentation is usually complete in 3 to 6 weeks.
  6. TO CAN: Bring sauerkraut to a simmer (185 to 210degrees F). Do not boil. Pack hot cabbage into hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Adjust caps. Process pints 15 minutes, quarts 20 minutes, in a boiling water canner.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 157.47 Kcal (659 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 6157.14mg 257%
Potassium 1070.76mg 23%
Total Carbs 37.79g 13%
Sugars 18.9g 76%
Dietary Fiber 18.9g 76%
Protein 6.3g 13%
Vitamin C 233mg 388%
Calcium 251.9mg 25%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 24.51 Kcal (103 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 958.37mg 257%
Potassium 166.67mg 23%
Total Carbs 5.88g 13%
Sugars 2.94g 76%
Dietary Fiber 2.94g 76%
Protein 0.98g 13%
Vitamin C 36.3mg 388%
Calcium 39.2mg 25%

* 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

  • 2.3
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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