Sauerkraut

Name: Sauerkraut
Yield: Makes 750 g (1 lb 11 oz)
Ingredients: ½ savoy cabbage (about 750 g/1 lb 11 oz), thinly sliced using a mandoline or sharp knife; 10 g (¼ oz) salt flakes; 2 teaspoons caraway seeds

Preparation info

Makes
750 g

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Chefs Eat Toasties Too

By Darren Purchese

Published 2017

About

Ingredients

½ savoy cabbage (about 750 g/1 lb 11 oz), t

Side dish
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Place all the ingredients in a large glass bowl. Using clean hands, toss and massage the cabbage to evenly distribute the salt. This will also start to break down the enzymes and release water. Continue to mix the cabbage for 5 minutes, then cover the bowl and leave to stand for 20 minutes at room temperature.
Pack the cabbage into a sterilised 1 litre (