Homemade Raw Sauerkraut
An easy recipe for fermented homemade raw sauerkraut made with only a few simple ingredients using the Mortier Pilon fermentation crock. *This post was sponsored by Mortier Pilon. All opinions are always my own.
Fermented foods are predicted to be a hot trend in 2017. There’s a lot of internet buzz about the benefits of fermented foods for gut health and a lot of legitimate research to back it up. I’ve been eating fermented foods for quite a while now, but only lately have I tried to make it a goal to eat them daily. This small-batch, homemade raw sauerkraut is one of my favorite ways to enjoy fermented vegetables.
Health Benefits of Raw Sauerkraut
There are great benefits from eating “good bugs” and it just might be What You Are Missing In Your Weight Loss Strategy. The fermentation process creates an environment for the microflora to thrive. The benefits of preserving food this way include: restoring balance in your gut flora, stabilizing gastric acidity, better nutrient absorption, improved intestinal health, and a stronger immune system.
I was excited when Mortier Pilon contacted me about trying out their new fermentation crock. I couldn’t wait to test it out and see if I could really make a decent batch of sauerkraut from home. Honestly, it was super easy to make. I let mine ferment for about 9 days before moving to the refrigerator.
How To Ferment Cabbage For Sauerkraut
First, stir together juice and shredded cabbage and add to crock. Top with a layer of salt. *You can also stir the salt into the cabbage before spooning into the crock. I discovered this after prepping the recipe, but either way works fine.
Press the ceramic disc down onto the salt, compressing the cabbage. Make sure to leave a little space (about 3/4 ” at the top)
Then screw the lid on top.
Add the cap and you’re ready to ferment! I told you it was super easy!
After 24 hours, if the liquid doesn’t cover up the cabbage all the way, stir in salt and add a little water to just cover the top of the cabbage.
The finished batch…easy, healthy, tasty, and great for you!
Grab a Mortier Pilon fermentation crock on Amazon and start creating your own fermented recipes! You can find more recipe inspiration, with full instructions, on their YouTube Channel.
Homemade Raw Sauerkraut
Ingredients
- 2 kilos green cabbage shredded (about 2 heads)
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 6 tbsp salt
- Optional: 2 tbsp whole cloves and 10 juniper berries
Instructions
- Place shredded cabbage in a large bowl and add juice,cloves and juniper berries, if using.
- Mix to combine.
- Spoon into the fermentation crock and press down, making sure there is about 3/4 inch headspace at the top
- Add salt to cover top
- Top with ceramic disc and screw on lid
- Allow mixture to ferment at room temperature for at lease a week.
- After 24 hours, if the liquid doesn't cover the cabbage all the way, stir salt into the mixture and add a little water.
- After desired level of fermentation is reached, refrigerate or serve.
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I’m a huge sauerkraut fan we eat it here year round. I need one of these crocks!
I agree with Cindy’s comment! I really want one of those crockpots! I’ve seen them in multiple recipes (I’ve been doing a hefty amount of research on how to make sauerkraut before I take the jump into the deep end on fermentation) and so now I think I might have to pick one up! How big are they? Will they produce a bigger batch of sauerkraut than one of those large mason jars? Thank you for the great article!
Hi Billy! It will definitely make more than a mason jar. Check out their website for all the details on the crock size.