Traditional SAUERKRAUT Village Style. 🥬 The BEST Homemade Pickles. ASMR Cooking

cabbage

🥗Healthier: savoy cabbage

💰Cheaper: green cabbage

Savoy cabbage offers a different texture while remaining affordable.

salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt provides a more complex flavor.

caraway seeds

🥗Healthier: fennel seeds

💰Cheaper: anise seeds

Fennel seeds can mimic the flavor profile at a lower cost.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder can be used for convenience.

Prepare the brine by mixing water with pickling salt, dill, thyme, allspice, and peppercorns.

Shred the white and red cabbage finely.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage with garlic, bay leaves, and any additional spices you prefer.

Pack the cabbage mixture tightly into jars, ensuring there are no air pockets.

Pour the brine over the packed cabbage until it is fully submerged.

Cover the jars with a cloth or lid, allowing air to escape while preventing contaminants.

Let the mixture ferment at room temperature for several weeks, checking periodically for taste.

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