How To Make Raw Sauerkraut Recipe
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How to make raw Sauerkraut for good gut health. You will be pleasantly surprised at the amazing results your body receives from probiotics. Probiotics help with boosting your immune system giving you more energy and keeping you regular.
My love for homemade Sauerkraut really started at a young age when my mom would make Sauerkraut and sausages. We were talking the other day and she said my dad had it in large crocks in the basement. Fermenting foods goes back to how our ancestors kept their food. Before the refrigerator. I have fallen in love with fermenting, especially pickles. Getting that good bacteria into my gut to keep my belly from getting that horrid bloat. Sauerkraut is a live-culture βprobioticβ food. Fresh sauerkraut contains lactobacilli, beneficial bacteria that improve the functioning of the digestive tract.
How To Make Raw Sauerkraut
I finally am making my own raw probiotic Sauerkraut and am feeling wonderful.
It is truly so simple! For this recipe, I used Cabbage, Carrot, and Jalapeno. You could use just cabbage and your caraway seeds or really any sort of recipe that entices your taste buds to eat up. I am also using Pink Himalayan Sea Salt. Here I have added the Sea Salt and am massaging this into the mixture to start releasing the water. The water is your focus. We want the cabbage to sit under the water when it is fermenting. This will take about ten minutes. I used 1 1/2 Tablespoons of the Sea Salt.
For this recipe, I used Cabbage, Carrot, and Jalapeno. You could use just cabbage and your caraway seeds or really any sort of recipe that entices your taste buds to eat up. I am also using Pink Himalayan Sea Salt.
Here I have added the Sea Salt and am massaging this into the mixture to start releasing the water. The water is your focus. We want the cabbage to sit under the water when it is fermenting. This will take about ten minutes. I used 1 1/2 Tablespoons of the Sea Salt.
Now you are going to use a wooden spoon or your fist and push the cabbage under the liquid. If you don’t have enough liquid you can add purified water.I added a little juice glass and pushed the cabbage underneath the water. What you can also do is save some of your large cabbage leaves and add to the top of your mixture, then add something heavy to weigh it down under the liquid.
- 1 Head Green or Purple Cabbage
- 1/2 Cup Shredded Carrots
- 2 Jalapenos
- 2 Tsp Pink Sea Salt
- Spring Water
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Shred cabbage and carrots.
Dice jalapeΓ±o.
Place vegetables in large bowl and slowly add the sea salt and mix.
Massage the salt with your hands into the mixture slowly for about ten minutes, pressing hard to release the liquid.
Place into a Crock or Mason Jar and weigh the cabbage down under the liquid. If you need more liquid, add some water. We use a little juice jar with a plastic bag of water to push the cabbage under the water.
Press down every few hours for the first few days
Let it ferment in a dark, cool place for up to 10 days. I start tasting it on the third day.
After it has fermented to your desired taste, refrigerate.
38 Comments
Robin (Masshole Mommy)
I’ve never had Sauerkraut before, but now that I see what is in it, I think I would really like it.
Betsy Mitchell
I’m not a sauerkraut fan, but would make this for my fiance. Looks like a recipe that he would enjoy.
Carly from The Puzzled Palate
When I was pregnant with my daughter, I was obsessed with sauerkraut…and orange Fanta. I haven’t had it in forever- maybe I need to remedy that!
Debbie Denny
Love krout/ Using seasalt is a good idea.
Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious?
I’ve never made sauerkraut before. I love that you added jalapeΓ±o to it! That sounds amazing!
Janell Poulette
This looks so yummy. I will have to remember this recipe.
Kiwi
I’ve actually never had sauerkraut…is it similar to coleslaw…anyways it looks good the way u presented it!
Jaime
I have some family members who would be interested in this recipe. I’m not totally into sauerkraut. π Thanks for sharing your recipe!
sippycupmom
I never knew how to make it! Thanks for the recipe!
whatmommiesneed
That sounds so much easier than I thought it would! Thanks for sharing this healthy recipe.
Brandy
I love sauerkraut on my hotdogs π Thanks for this recipe idea, I never really knew what was in it .. or what it entailed. It’s so yummy though π
Beth@FrugalFroggie
I think I have had sauerkraut but it has been a while. Looks easy to make and like a healthy treat.
Carly Anderson (@lipglosscrayons)
Oh my gosh, this looks delicious! I’m going to try making it this weekend.
Elizabeth
I’ve always liked the smell of sauerkraut and knowing it’s so good for you I’ve only recently tried it for myself. I might have to try out this recipe with the jalepeno’s for next time!
Jenn @ The Rebel Chick
Wow that’s pretty easy to make. And so colorful!
Kay Adeola
Wow i have not had sauerkraut for years.I great up eating the stuff.
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama
My husband might like this. Kraut isn’t really my thing… maybe pickle relish instead?
Virginia Higgins (@thatbaldchick)
My mom used to make sauerkraut and sausage when I was growing up. I loved it. I am the only kraut fan in my family, so making my own batch probably would last me forever. π
Tracey Tabone
I have heard sauerkraut is really good for your stomach and overall health. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Rosey
I love sauerkraut but we don’t eat it near enough. I didn’t know the health benefits of it.
Christie
Wow, that’s a different take! I would have never thought jalapenos!
Becka
Mmmm sauerkraut or as it’s known in my family sour kraut. π I would love to make my own
Liz Mays
This was such a great explanation of how to make it. I’ve never even tried it!
Christina S
I’m not a sauerkraut fan, but I do love the way it smells (weird, right?). I would try this though.
Krystal's Kitsch
What a colorful dish. My husband would really love this.
Melinda@LookWhatMomFound...andDadtoo
i didn’t know it was that healthy for you. i wonder if i can get the kids to eat it as salad
busymommyblog
I’m not a fan of sauerkraut, but this looks different than normal! Looks delicious.
teresa mccluskey
This looks and sounds so good!! I love Sauerkraut!
family Travel blogger
This is the only way my grandma makes it and the way I learned.
Amy Desrosiers
My husband has been bothering me to make this for a while now. The whole fermenting part does freak me out a bit..can’t lie!
Shell Things (@shellthings)
This looks so much better than the sauerkraut I’ve seen. I’m actually tempted to try yours!
Felicia
I am such a big believer in probiotic. What a great way to incorporate it!
Six Feetunderblog
I love sauerkraut on my hot dogs. Great way to make it.
StacieinAtlanta
I love a good sauerkraut. Thanks for the recipe, I’m going to give it a try!
The New Classy
My husband loves anything with cabbage. Sour, raw, whatever – so I am sure he would love this, too.
Cassie @ Southeast by Midwest
That looks so yummy. I love me some sauerkraut, it’s one of my favorites.
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