Ingredients

• 3 pounds of cabbage
• 1 1/2 tablespoons of  kosher salt
• optional additions: 1 tablespoon of whatever seeds you like (caraway seeds, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, etc.)

Instructions

1. Chop the cabbage into pieces and put it into a big bowl.
2. Sprinkle over 1 1/2 tablespoons of kosher salt and start mixing it into the cabbage. Continue to do so every 30 minutes or so for 2 hours.
3. Before the last time you mix it, add any additional spices you desire.
4. Pack the cabbage into a sterilized jar and make sure you push it down as much as you can, with your hands or a tool.
5. Finally, top it with the water that’s been extracted leaving an inch of headspace, cover the mouth of the jar with a cheesecloth, and screw on the top.
6. Open the lid to burp it once a day, and leave it to ferment in a dark and warm space for at least 3 days up to 2 weeks.

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When you go to a cookout this summer and there are hot dogs, there’s a good chance you’re going to see one side: sauerkraut. Sauerkraut is a condiment that comes from Germany and literally means sour cabbage, which is exactly what it is. However, a lot of people don’t realize that sauerkraut isn’t pickled it’s fermented, which means it’s super good for you!

Sauerkraut has a ton of probiotics in it because of the fermentation process it undergoes. Unfortunately, the kind you buy in a jar from the supermarket contains little to no probiotics because it’s gone through a heating process that kills a lot of the bacteria. However, if you get the refrigerated type, that one will be flooded with all the gut-healthy probiotics. Although it’s definitely a little more expensive, it’s worth going for the refrigerated type because it tastes better and is way better for you.

Sauerkraut is the perfect addition to hot dogs, Reubens, and even tossed into salads to add an acidic component. So, even though this summer you might be having more hot dogs and burgers than usual, you can at least take solace in knowing you’re doing good for your gut by eating sauerkraut.

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Ingredients

• 3 pounds of cabbage
• 1 1/2 tablespoons of  kosher salt
• optional additions: 1 tablespoon of whatever seeds you like (caraway seeds, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, etc.)

Instructions

1. Chop the cabbage into pieces and put it into a big bowl.
2. Sprinkle over 1 1/2 tablespoons of kosher salt and start mixing it into the cabbage. Continue to do so every 30 minutes or so for 2 hours.
3. Before the last time you mix it, add any additional spices you desire.
4. Pack the cabbage into a sterilized jar and make sure you push it down as much as you can, with your hands or a tool.
5. Finally, top it with the water that’s been extracted leaving an inch of headspace, cover the mouth of the jar with a cheesecloth, and screw on the top.
6. Open the lid to burp it once a day, and leave it to ferment in a dark and warm space for at least 3 days up to 2 weeks.

The post Make Your Own Sauerkraut This Summer appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

When you go to a cookout this summer and there are hot dogs, there’s a good chance you’re going to see one side: sauerkraut. Sauerkraut is a condiment that comes from Germany and literally means sour cabbage, which is exactly what it is. However, a lot of people don’t realize that sauerkraut isn’t pickled it’s fermented, which means it’s super good for you!

Sauerkraut has a ton of probiotics in it because of the fermentation process it undergoes. Unfortunately, the kind you buy in a jar from the supermarket contains little to no probiotics because it’s gone through a heating process that kills a lot of the bacteria. However, if you get the refrigerated type, that one will be flooded with all the gut-healthy probiotics. Although it’s definitely a little more expensive, it’s worth going for the refrigerated type because it tastes better and is way better for you.

Sauerkraut is the perfect addition to hot dogs, Reubens, and even tossed into salads to add an acidic component. So, even though this summer you might be having more hot dogs and burgers than usual, you can at least take solace in knowing you’re doing good for your gut by eating sauerkraut.

The post This Cookout Condiment is Healthier Than You Might Think appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.