Description
If you’ve been searching for a fermented cabbage recipe that is simple, affordable, and packed with health benefits, you’re in exactly the right place. This homemade sauerkraut uses just two ingredients, yet it delivers incredible flavor and natural probiotics that support digestion and overall wellness.
Ingredients
- 1 medium green cabbage
- 1 to 2 tablespoons natural salt
- Optional shredded carrots
- Optional garlic cloves
- Optional fresh ginger
- Optional cumin or coriander seeds
Instructions
- Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage and finely shred it.
- Place the shredded cabbage into a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with salt.
- Massage the cabbage for several minutes until it softens and releases liquid.
- Pack the cabbage tightly into a clean glass jar.
- Press the cabbage down firmly until the liquid rises above it.
- Make sure the cabbage stays fully submerged in the brine.
- Cover the jar loosely with a lid or cloth.
- Allow the cabbage to ferment at room temperature for 5 to 10 days.
- Taste regularly until it reaches your preferred flavor.
- Store the fermented cabbage in the refrigerator once ready.
Notes
Always keep the cabbage submerged under its natural brine to prevent spoilage. Taste the sauerkraut daily during fermentation to achieve your preferred tangy flavor. Store refrigerated for several weeks or months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Fermented
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
