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Keto Sauerkraut Homemade Fermented

The original German superpower food — crisp, sour, and alive with Lactobacillus bacteria.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: German
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 20kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 medium white cabbage (1kg)
  • 20 g non-iodised sea salt (2% by weight)
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds
  • 4 juniper berries lightly crushed
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions

  • Remove outer cabbage leaves. Shred cabbage very finely. Weigh.
  • Add 2% of the cabbage weight in salt. Massage 10 min until liquid releases.
  • Add caraway, juniper, and bay. Continue massaging until brine is abundant.
  • Pack very tightly into sterilised jar. Press until brine completely covers cabbage.
  • Ferment at room temperature 7–14 days, tasting daily. Refrigerate when pleasingly sour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 20kcal | Protein: 1g | Fiber: 2g
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