Can sauerkraut be prepared with open lid?
If the cabbage is successfully kept with weight, under the brine, all the time.
I use a glass paper weight as weight. Can mold also form on the weight, on the portion which remain above the brine while using a closed lid or an open lid?
Thanks.
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Making sauerkraut does not require a lid. As long as the cabbage is submerged (and you have the proper brine) it will be fine. Any mold that forms on the surface or the weight can be removed.
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Making sauerkraut does not require a lid. As long as the cabbage is submerged (and you have the proper brine) it will be fine. Any mold that forms on the surface or the weight can be removed. Then what is the reason, most people and internet, tell to use close lid or airlock jar.Does sauerkraut need to be sealed?
Pop a loose fitting lid or cloth on top (be sure that you don't seal your jar, because there may be pressure inside as the ferment develops which will need to escape). Alternatively (for keeping cabbage beneath the brine), use a clean plastic food-grade bag (i.e. a freezer bag or a ziplock bag) instead.Do you need airtight container for sauerkraut?
you shouldn't seal any jars for fermenting. Use a cloth covering, loose lid or air lock. So glass jars from store bought foods are fine. Don't close them tight, and they won't explode.Should fermenting sauerkraut be covered?
There should be 4 to 5 inches of headspace left at the top of the container. The cabbage should be completely covered with liquid, so if there is not enough juice from the shredded cabbage to cover the cabbage, make a salt brine with 1 quart of water and 1\xbd tablespoons of canning salt.Can I open jar during fermentation?
Can I Open My Jar During Fermentation? We do not recommend opening jars during fermentation.How to tell if your Sauerkraut has gone bad!
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When I made it, I found you need to remove some moldy bits from anything on the surface whether the cabbage touches the surface of not.
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