Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Raw Sauerkraut

I have never liked sauerkraut until I found this recipe, compliments of Beauty Detox Solution. It is so easy to make, and my 7 year old and 1 year old ask for it regularly. It is cram-packed with probiotics, and I eat it every day for easier digestion as well as other health benefits.
Now, I usually make 2-3 heads of cabbage at one time, but here is the basic recipe.

Raw Sauerkraut
1 head cabbage, reserving a couple outside leaves intact.
sea salt
caraway seeds
filtered water
1-2 quart jars, lids and rings

Put cabbage through food processor. (I've tried just chopping this, and we don't like it as much.) Toss with sea salt and caraway seeds, maybe 1/2 t each? Mix with hands. Dip jars, lids and rings in boiling water. Pack some cabbage in jar, push air out with fist and continue packing until there is about 2 inches from the top. ****MAKE SURE THERE IS AT LEAST 2 INCHES OR IT WON'T WORK!!
Fill with filtered water to the top of the cabbage. Take the outside cabbage leaves and roll up to fill up any air between cabbage and lid. Put lid and ring on and screw tight. Store in a dark cool place for 4-5 days until bubbly. Remove the large leaves, screw lid back on and place in fridge. This is good for 1 month. Eat 1/2 c daily before meal.

Here is a video with instructions. If you get Kimberly's new book, there are a few different renditions to this, for new flavors! :)

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