Red Cabbage Sauerkraut

A vibrant, probiotic-rich red cabbage sauerkraut can be made with a quick preparation process.

Category Tags:

Side DishIngredient

Cuisine Tags:

AmericanGerman

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Instructions

  1. Halve and core 1 head of red cabbage, then thinly slice it.

  2. Loosely pack the sliced cabbage into clean glass jars, sprinkling in 1 teaspoon caraway seeds and 8 to 10 dried juniper berries as you fill them.

  3. Dissolve 1 tablespoon sea salt in 4 cups water to create a brine.

  4. Pour the brine over the cabbage and spices, pressing down to release air bubbles and submerge the contents.

  5. Cover the jars loosely and place them on plates to catch any potential overflow.

  6. Leave the jars at room temperature for 3 days, checking daily to ensure the vegetables remain submerged and adding brine if needed.

  7. After 3 days, once the sauerkraut has a clean, lightly sour smell and taste, transfer the jars to the refrigerator.

  8. Allow the sauerkraut to develop flavor in the refrigerator for at least 5 more days before serving.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 7 kcal
Carbohydrate: 2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 184 mg
Sugar: 1 g
Fat: 0 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g