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Beet-Sauerkraut

Beet Sauerkraut

Delicious on salads, grain bowls, sandwiches, or eaten straight from the jar, this kraut adds colour, crunch, and a boost of nourishment to any meal.
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Course: Side Dish
Preparation: Fermenting
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Ferment Time: 30 days
Total Time: 30 days 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Connor Flynn

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb cabbage, evenly sliced or shredded
  • 1/2 lb beets, washed and grated (do not peel)
  • 1 Tbsp pickling salt
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional)
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Instructions

Prepare the Vegetables

  • Remove outer leaves from cabbage if damaged.
  • Remove core, rinse cabbage and slice or shred evenly.
  • Wash beets (do not peel) and grate.

Salt & Massage

  • Place cabbage and grated beets in a large bowl.
  • Sprinkle with salt and caraway seeds (if using).
  • Toss to distribute salt.
  • Pound and squeeze vegetables until volume is reduced by about half and liquid brine forms in the bowl.

Pack the Jar

  • Pack vegetables and brine tightly into a clean quart jar.
  • Press down firmly so brine rises above the vegetables.
  • Add a fermentation weight or cabbage core to keep vegetables submerged.
  • Leave at least 1 inch headspace.

Ferment

  • Add fermentation lid or loosely fitted regular lid.
  • Place in a cool, dark place.
  • Check daily for the first few days, then every other day.
  • Remove any floating vegetables or seeds.
    Note: Fermentation may happen more quickly due to the natural sugars in the beets.

Taste & Store

  • Taste after 2 weeks.
  • Continue fermenting until desired sourness is reached.
  • Once finished, refrigerate.
    Yield: 1 quart jar
    Prep time: 15-25 minutes
    Ferment Time: 14-20 days
Nutrition Facts
Beet Sauerkraut
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
23
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.1
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.03
g
0
%
Sodium
 
615
mg
27
%
Potassium
 
160
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
5
g
2
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.