Category "sauerkraut"

What can I mix and store Kimchi in? [duplicate]

I'm looking for ways I can use containers to mix and store kimchi from the thrift store. I don't want to buy special containers, unless I hav

Does ornamental cabbage make decent sauerkraut?

I've heard that ornamental cabbage/kale can be bitter. I'm interested in using it for food, but I would want to make sauerkraut with it (lacto-fermented ornamen

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

Making sauerkraut with fish sauce instead of salt?

Experimenting on an idea. So I can make the best Reuben. Making sauerkraut for the first time. Using a basic recipe, 1 head of cabbage(3lbs.) To 1 1/2 Tbl. Sa

Overly salted sauerkraut

I made two batches of sauerkraut. The first one turned out great and is already canned. In the 2nd batch I put too much salt, and it is not working as quickl

Homemade sauerkraut liquid level below cabbage. Should I add brine?

Preamble: Okay, so I know that this has been sort of answered before to some degree, but I'd really like to avoid throwing it out. After reading one of the lin

How can I prevent mold from growing on the surface of my sauerkraut brine?

Related My sauerkraut has mold covering the surface, is it ok? -- but this asks if it's ok, I am thinking it's not OK and want to prevent it from growing at all

Is this yeast on my sauerkraut?

Iv'e been researching what this white substance on my sauerkraut is, and I'm thinking (hoping) that it's the kahm yeast I've see talked about on forums such a

Can I ferment blanched cabbage?

I've blanched some cabbage and I wonder if I can ferment it in order to have sauerkraut. Will it work? Will it be safe? Edit I followed the recommendations and

Combining batches of sauerkraut

I make sauerkraut regularly, this last batch has too much celery seed. I use celery seed instead of caraway. I like the flavor better. I have 2 quarts left. Can

Can exposure to carbon dioxide spoil a lactic fermentation project?

I’m using lactic fermentation to make a batch of sauerkraut, fermented berries, etc. Rather than going the glass jar route I’ve placed everything in

How do i stop small bits of cabbage from floating past my weight to the surface of sauerkraut brine?

How do i stop small bits of cabbage from floating past my weight to the surface of the sauerkraut brine? it's the 3rd day of ferment and i'm using a Ball Spring

If pickling destroys Vitamin C, how is Sauerkraut rich in Vitamin C?

My understanding is that pickling destroys Vitamin C. However, apparently Sauerkraut is very rich in Vitamin C and is used by the German Navy to offset scurvy.

Fermenting sauerkraut - during the massage phase the cabbage got REALLY bubbly

So I massaged the cabbage heavily with salt to get the brine water going, but then it got REALLY bubbly... it looked like I washed everything with soap! Is this

Techniques for using (Polish) Pickle Pots?

I have a pair of Polish Pickle Pots, something like this: But when I use them, I am yet to get good results. Mainly I've tried using them for sauerkraut (mayb