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Raw sauerkraut recipe.
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Raw Homemade Sauerkraut

The homemade keto sauerkraut recipe is a delicious lacto-fermented food made with two ingredients - shredded cabbage and salt! It’s packed with gut-healthy probiotics and naturally low in carbs.
Prep Time15 minutes
Ferment Time:3 days
Total Time3 days 15 minutes
Course: Sides and Salads
Cuisine: Traditional
Keyword: homemade sauerkraut, keto sauerkraut recipe, low carb sauerkraut
Servings: 16
Calories: 14kcal
Author: Jessica Haggard

Equipment

Ingredients

Basic Sauerkraut

  • 1 medium cabbage about 3 pounds
  • 1 ½ tablespoons salt

Optional Add-ins

  • 1 large carrot shredded
  • 1 small white onion sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh dill chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon caraway seed
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Instructions

  • Discard the outer leaves but save one or two of the clean inner ones, if needed, to press down the final mixture and keep all contents under the brine.
  • Shred cabbage into thin slices. Dice or slice any of the optional add-ins.
  • Combine the cabbage and salt in a large bowl. Mix with your hands, squeeze and massage as you go.
  • Leave the salted cabbage to sit for about 20 minutes and break down. Liquid will slowly pool up.
  • Add any optional vegetables or herbs you like. Toss to combine.
  • Pack all ingredients together into a clean glass jar. Press down firmly so all air bubbles escape. Cover this mixture with a cabbage leaf or use a weight to hold the contents down under the water line.
  • Tighten the air-locking lid, cover loosely with a normal jar lid or secure a cheesecloth with a rubber band.
  • Leave in a cool place, out of direct sunlight for at least 3 days and up to a month. Taste occasionally to see if it is ready. Once to your liking, transfer to the refridgerator for long-term storage.

Notes

Don't miss all the recipe details and preparation tips in the post above! This is an easy recipe but there are often many questions that come up so I did my best to provide all the information you need in the text above. For best results, I recommend reading through the whole post before you make the recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 14kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 664mg | Fiber: 1g | Net Carbohydrates: 2g
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