Sauerkraut

Name: Sauerkraut
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1 head green cabbage, shredded; 1 tbsp fine sea salt; 1 tsp caraway seeds

Crisp and tangy fermented cabbage made with sea salt and aromatic caraway seeds. A classic probiotic side dish that pairs perfectly with hearty meals.

20 minEasyServes 1615 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 head green cabbage, shredded
1 tbsp fine sea salt
1 tsp caraway seeds

Instructions

1

Toss 1 head shredded green cabbage with 1 tbsp fine sea salt in a large mixing bowl.
2

Massage cabbage firmly for 10 minutes until liquid releases.
3

Stir in 1 tsp caraway seeds until evenly distributed.
4

Pack cabbage tightly into a clean glass jar under brine.
5

Cover jar loosely and ferment at room temperature for 2 weeks.

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Questions

Is Sauerkraut keto-friendly?

A serving of Sauerkraut carries 3 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 15 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 3 percent.

How many carbs are in Sauerkraut?

One serving (the recipe makes 16) has 3 g of carbohydrate in about 15 calories, with 1 g protein and 0 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 380 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Sauerkraut keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Sauerkraut within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Sauerkraut?

Yes. As written it serves 16. Halved, the cabbage drops from 1 head to 1/2 head; doubled, it is 2 heads. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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