Red Fermented Cabbage (Sauerkraut)

Red Cabbage

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Chop the Cabbage

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Add Salt

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Work the Cabbage

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Pack into a Jar

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Allow it to Ferment

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Enjoy

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Red Fermented Cabbage (Sauerkraut)

Red Cabbage

Pickling Salt

Glass Jar

Fermentation Spring

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What You'll Need

Fermentation Lid

Sauerkraut Pounder

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Chop the Cabbage

Add Salt

Work the Cabbage

Pack into a Jar

Allow it to Ferment

Enjoy

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