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Classic Sauerkraut

Apr 22, 2026 | 5:00 AM

Ingredients

  • 1 medium green cabbage (about 2–2.5 lbs)
  • 1–1½ tbsp non-iodized salt (sea salt or kosher)

Instructions

1. Prep the cabbage

Remove outer leaves, then finely shred the cabbage. Set aside a clean outer leaf for later.

2. Add salt & massage

Place the shredded cabbage in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and massage/squeeze for 5–10 minutes until it softens and releases liquid.

3. Pack the jar

4. Weigh it down

Use a fermentation weight, small jar, or clean object to keep cabbage below the brine.

5. Ferment

6. Taste & store

Once it reaches your preferred sourness, seal and refrigerate.