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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Quarts approx. 597g

Recipe makes 12 Quarts approx.)

Calories 116
Calories from Fat 4 (4%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 0.5g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 9515mg 396%
Potassium 1119mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate 25.4g 8%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g 41%
Sugars 16.3g
Protein 6.5g 13%

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Homemade Sauerkraut

Recipe #11136 | 1 hour | 30 min prep | add private note

By: Lali
Aug 29, 2001

I was raised on store bought kraut. Once I tried this, I was "hooked". This is by far better than ANY store bought Kraut

12 Quarts approx. (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat all of the above ingredients except cabbage.
  2. 2
    Shred cabbage (a cake pan full at a time), pack cabbage in jars as tight as you can.
  3. 3
    Pour hot liquid over making sure to"burp" out any air bubbles.
  4. 4
    Wipe rim of jar and put lid on.
  5. 5
    Keep out of direct sunlight and preferably in garage, it will take 1 1/2-2 months to ferment.

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From: Lynn302

On Oct 26, 2009

I always make ths sauerkraut and is fantastic!! Other than being messy to make it is very easy. I usually make about 15 quarts and it keeps forever! I just used a quart I found that is at least 3 yrs old. Rinse it well before cooking and I usually fry mine up with diced bacon and onions sauted in a fry pan. We love it!!

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  • From: Jan Marie

    On Sep 20, 2009

    Boy, am I pooped! I just made half a batch. I used 1 head of purple cabbage and 2 green. They look lovely. It did take over twice the amount of liquid called for though. Fortunately, I had enough ingredients on hand. I can't wait to taste them in a couple of months. Just in time for Thanksgiving!

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  • From: Lexxxidog

    On Jul 8, 2003

    I made 12 quarts last year and 40 this year. Hope the ones this year are as good as the ones I made last year. This is a great recipe. A.Wood

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  • From: April1

    On Jan 22, 2002

    Found this recipe, and it was exactly what I was looking for. Mine was a little salty, but I soaked it in some tap water before we used it and it was good. I think I used table salt and should've used canning salt, oh well, no matter I will be using this recipe again this summer. Lali was a big help and very nice to talk to. For the first time even attempting kraut, it turned out pretty good.

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