How to Make Instant Pot Sauerkraut - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you love tangy, fermented foods, then homemade sauerkraut is the perfect addition to your culinary repertoire. This traditional German side dish is made from fermented cabbage, and it's packed with probiotics and nutrients. Plus, it's incredibly versatile – you can serve it alongside sausages, pork chops, or even as a topping for hot dogs and sandwiches.

While making sauerkraut the traditional way can take weeks, using an Instant Pot can cut down the fermentation time significantly...

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Ingredients

  • 1 head cabbage, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Place cabbage in the pot of a multi-functional electric pressure cooker. Add vinegar, water, and salt. Stir and cover.
  • Lock the lid, close the vent, and select Chicken/Meat setting according to manufacturer's instructions. Set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    50 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 3928mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 72mg
    • Calcium: 81mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 335mg