1 HOUR PREP TIME 1-3 WEEKS FERMENT TIME 0.5 GAL. YIELD Most people have probably eaten, or at least heard of, sauerkraut. You know, that crunchy, sour shredded stuff that gets loaded on bratwurst, kielbasa, hot dogs and all sorts of other sausages. Or maybe you have seen it served as a side with a … Read more
FERMENTATION CROCKS VS. MASON JARS In the world of food fermenting, there are countless products on the market designed specifically to help fermented food lovers make perfect batches of sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles, kombucha and other fermented foods every single time. On the cheaper end are mason jars and other food-safe glass vessels, often assisted by add-on products like fermentation … Read more
SAUERKRAUT, AKA “SOUR CABBAGE” Sauerkraut, which literally translates to “sour cabbage”, is a Germanic dish made of finely chopped cabbage that has gone through the lacto-fermentation process, the same process used to make Kimchi and Dill Pickles. That preserving process, which requires the help of unrefined mineral-rich salts, gives Sauerkraut its distinctive sour flavor and long … Read more