Fermented Cabbage

Sauerkraut

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Preparation info
  • Yield:

    1

    jar
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      20 min

Appears in
German Home Kitchen: Traditional Recipes That Capture the Flavors of Germany

By Sophie Sadler

Published 2025

  • About

Rumors are true—Germans love their cabbage (okay, most of them do). However, few actually make sauerkraut from scratch, even though it’s incredibly easy. That said, it’s a bit of an arm workout. This homemade sauerkraut has the perfect balance of crunch, tang, and saltiness, plus it’s packed with probiotics and vitamin C. Feel free to be creative with add-ins, kneading spices into the cabbage for extra flavor. Caraway seeds are a traditional German addition; I also love adding roasted garli