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Sauerkraut in a Crock

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Sauerkraut in a Crock

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp caraway seeds
  • 50-70 juniper berries (optional). You can get these at specialty stores.
  • 3 tbsp freshly chopped dill
  • 10 tbsp or 120 grams of salt
  • 6 Fermented Milk Products

Directions

– Preparing the ingredients

  1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the cabbage. Set aside.
  2. From a couple of cabbages, detach a few large outer leaves. You will need these to weigh down the ferment. Ideally, the leaves need to form 1/8th inch layer on top. Wash, dry and save the leaves.

Grate the rest of the cabbage.

  1. Place about 3 inches of grated cabbage at the bottom of the crock.
  2. Sprinkle in 2 tbsp of seasoning.
  3. Add another three inches of grated cabbage.
  4. Use a pounder on these layers to extract juices.

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  1. Repeat the sequence to finish adding all the seasoning before adding the last and final layer of cabbage on top.
  2. Cover the top layer with cabbage leaves. (As stated before, this should be for a layer of about 1/8th inch thickness).

Place a weigtht on top.

  1. Push down until the stones are covered with at least ½ inch of brine juice.

Put on the cover

  1. Add water in the moat (water groove) to prevent the entry of air and harmful microbes in the pot.

– Ferment (up to 2 weeks)

  1. Keep the pot at room temperature to encourage the fermentation process.
  2. Make sure you keep it above floor level to promote air circulation around the pot.
  3. Let it ferment, undisturbed for 2 weeks. Do not open the pot or move it.
  4. Make sure that the water groove is always filled with water.

– Pack the kraut in smaller jars

  1. After two weeks, check the taste and smell of the ferment. The vegetables should be tart and crisp. If done right and you are satisfied with the taste, transfer small portions into smaller airtight glass containers. Make sure to leave some room on top before covering the lid.
  2. Sauerkraut can last for several months in the refrigerator.

– Enjoy!

  1. Serve the kraut with your main meals. Kraut is a delicious accompaniment to sandwiches and wraps.
  2. Add the sauerkraut to soups, broths, and salads for enhancing their taste and boosting their benefits.· You can also check out some delicious recipes that contain sauerkraut.