Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

So Simple … selbstgemachtes Sauerkraut im Pickling-Behälter #sauerkraut #fermenting #homemade

Login to Save
🌍Authentic German recipe from a Germany-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
3.3K views👍 45
A
Anjas cuisine & garten

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Homemade Sauerkraut

Cultural Context

Originating in Germany, sauerkraut has been a staple in European diets for centuries, celebrated for its preservation of cabbage and its tangy flavor. Traditionally served alongside sausages or in hearty stews, it embodies the resourcefulness of home cooks. Today, sauerkraut is enjoyed globally, with variations including different spices and vegetables, reflecting local tastes and preferences.

GermanDEside
30 min
easy
10 servings
Servings4
3 kg cabbage
60 g salt (non-iodized)
caraway seeds
bay leaves

sea salt

🥗Healthier: Himalayan salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Himalayan salt offers trace minerals, while table salt is more economical.

caraway seeds

🥗Healthier: fennel seeds

💰Cheaper: cumin seeds

Fennel seeds provide a similar flavor profile, while cumin is often more affordable.

1

Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage.

2

Weigh the cabbage (important).

3

Cut the cabbage in half.

4

Shred the cabbage.

5

Weigh the salt.

6

Incorporate the salt and season.

7

Pack the cabbage into the container.

8

Prepare for fermentation.

Cooking Techniques

fermentation

Equipment Needed

pickling container

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

veganplant-baseddairy-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Fermented CabbageSauer Kraut
Local Name: Hausgemachtes Sauerkraut

More Homemade Sauerkraut Videos

(7 videos)

Similar German Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Recipes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)