{"id":33731,"date":"2023-12-28T16:00:47","date_gmt":"2023-12-29T00:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/?p=33731"},"modified":"2025-06-18T15:28:52","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T22:28:52","slug":"caraway-sauerkraut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/caraway-sauerkraut\/","title":{"rendered":"Caraway Sauerkraut"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> Caraway sauerkraut is one of our favorite versions of the original. It's easy to make and a great recipe for supporting gut health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/caraway-sauerkraut-featured.jpg\" alt=\"Caraway sauerkraut in a stoneware bowl on a marble surface next to a bowl of caraway seeds\" data-skip-lazy class=\"wp-image-33729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/caraway-sauerkraut-featured.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/caraway-sauerkraut-featured-256x320.jpg 256w, https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/caraway-sauerkraut-featured-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/caraway-sauerkraut-featured-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-feast-feature-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-this-recipe-works\">Why this recipe works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Caraway sauerkraut is&nbsp;<strong>loaded with beneficial bacteria that support gut health<\/strong>. That has a cascading effect on other body systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caraway is a&nbsp;<strong>delicious spice that is traditionally used to support gut health and digestion<\/strong>, making it a natural match for fermented veggies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It's a great riff on this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/homemade-sauerkraut\/\">homemade sauerkraut recipe<\/a> and is&nbsp;<strong>easy to make<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-s-in-it\">What's in it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Green cabbage&nbsp;<\/strong>is the heart of most sauerkraut recipes. It is sometimes marketed as \"white cabbage\" in some grocery stores. You can also use red cabbage, which ferments a little more quickly. Napa cabbage works in a pinch but is best reserved for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/kimchi-recipe\/\">homemade kimchi<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salt<\/strong>&nbsp;helps keep cabbage crisp while it ferments, and it gives sauerkraut much of its flavor. Salt also helps keep bacteria responsible for spoilage away while the healthy bacteria establish themselves during the earliest phases of fermentation. I use finely ground, mineral-rich sea salt in my&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/fermented-vegetables\/\">fermented vegetable recipes<\/a>. Ancient sea salt and pickling salt are also popular choices, but avoid table salt, as the additives can sometimes negatively affect fermentation or leave your sauerkraut with off-flavors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Caraway seeds<\/strong>&nbsp;give caraway sauerkraut its distinctive flavor. They impart a delicate but earthy note of spice reminiscent of anise, parsley, and carrot. Use whole caraway seeds in this recipe, not ground.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recipe-tips\">Recipe Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fresh cabbage works best<\/strong>. The fresher the cabbage is, the more juice it has and the more brine it will produce. Older vegetables tend to be dryer and may not produce enough liquid to completely submerge the shredded cabbage as it ferments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Slice the cabbage by hand<\/strong>&nbsp;or using a sauerkraut slicer. Avoid using food processors because they process the cabbage too quickly. As a result, sauerkraut made this way tends to be mushy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use the right equipment<\/strong>, including a wide-mouth jar, airlock or fermentation seal, and weights. These help create the optimal conditions for fermentation and prevent contamination by stray microbes, such as mold. The proper equipment also supports the growth of good bacteria, such as lactic acid bacteria.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cabbage should always stay submerged in brine<\/strong>. Vegetables floating on the surface of brine are likely to mold, which can spoil the whole batch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Temperature matters.&nbsp;<\/strong>Your kraut will ferment faster in a warm kitchen and more slowly in a cold one. The optimal temperature is around 60 to 70 degrees.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set your jar of sauerkraut on a clean cloth or in a bowl<\/strong>, especially during the first few days of fermentation. The jar may leak brine during the beginning days of the fermentation process, which tend to be the most active.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trust your senses<\/strong>. If the cabbage smells putrid rather than pleasantly sour, discard it. &nbsp;If the brine is weirdly viscous, it's a good idea to toss the batch out. And if signs of mold appear, I recommend dumping the sauerkraut too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-feast-feature-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-helpful-hints\">Helpful Hints<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It's normal for sauerkraut to bubble<\/strong>. This indicates that fermentation is active, and you'll see more bubbles during the first few days of fermentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It's also normal for the juice or brine to become cloudy<\/strong>. This happens during the middle stage of fermentation and indicates that lactobacillus bacteria are taking hold.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-feast-inline-heading-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-serve-sauerkraut-with-caraway-seeds\">How to Serve Sauerkraut with Caraway Seeds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> With its pleasant salty notes and potent acidity, caraway sauerkraut is delicious served on top of hot dogs with plenty of mustard or on the side of roast pork.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can saut\u00e9 some thinly sliced apples and onions in a skillet with a little bacon fat or olive oil, and then stir in the kraut until it's just warmed through. This version makes a delicious side dish.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also like to slather&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/100-rye-sourdough-baking-rye-sourdough-boule-recipe\/\">homemade sourdough rye bread<\/a>&nbsp;with a little herb cream cheese, then top it with thinly sliced ham and a little caraway kraut.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-33732\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"33732\" data-servings=\"16\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-nk-recipe-buttons\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n<a href=\"#commentform\" class=\"wprm-recipe-jump-to-comments wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-jump-to-comments-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" 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data-recipe=\"33732\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">16<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">servings (1 quart)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-normal\">Caraway Sauerkraut Recipe<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-italic\">With its vibrant flavor, like a cross between pepper, citrus, and parsley, caraway brings a beautiful note to this easy recipe.\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-top-bottom wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal 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wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Equipment<\/h3><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Fermentation Jar<\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Fermentation Seal<\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Glass Weights<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-33732-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-33732-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"33732\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-33732-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Remove any bruised or damaged exterior leaves from your cabbage, and then slice it in half crosswise. Remove the cabbage's core, and then slice the cabbage into strips no wider than \u215b-inch thick.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-33732-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Toss cabbage, salt, and caraway seeds in a large mixing bowl and let it rest for about 20 minutes, or until the cabbage softens and releases a little juice. Then squeeze the cabbage with your hands to soften it even further and help it to release more juice.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-33732-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Transfer the cabbage to your jar when it has become limp and has released ample juice. Pack the sauerkraut tightly into your jar, using a kraut pounder or a wooden spoon, so that the cabbage continues to release its liquid and no air bubbles remain.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-33732-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Continue packing the cabbage into the container until the cabbage is completely submerged in its liquid. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-33732-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Weigh the cabbage down with a glass fermentation weight so that the brine fully submerges it. Seal it tightly with a fermentation seal or airlock, and allow the cabbage to ferment at room temperature and away from direct sunlight for at least 1 month or until done to your liking. 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They lend a herbal, gin-like spice to caraway sauerkraut. Be careful to remove them before serving because while their flavor is delicious, the berries themselves are unpleasant to eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mixing in dill seed or chopped fresh dill<\/strong>&nbsp;is another option. Dill is in the same plant family as caraway seed, and their flavors marry well together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kohlrabi<\/strong>&nbsp;and is an excellent addition to caraway sauerkraut. &nbsp;As a cruciferous vegetable, kohlrabi is in the same family as cabbage and ferments beautifully. It also tastes delicious with caraway seeds and is a popular vegetable commonly used in the cuisine of Northern and Eastern Europe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Caraway sauerkraut is one of our favorite versions of the original. It's easy to make and a great recipe for supporting gut health. Why this recipe works What's in it? 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It's easy to make and a great recipe for supporting gut health. Why this recipe works Caraway sauerkraut is&nbsp;loaded with beneficial bacteria that support gut health. That has a cascading effect on other body systems. Caraway is a&nbsp;delicious spice that is traditionally used to support gut health and digestion, making it a natural match for fermented veggies. It's a great riff on this&nbsp;homemade sauerkraut recipe and is&nbsp;easy to make. What's in it? Green cabbage&nbsp;is the heart of most sauerkraut recipes. 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