How to Make Nancy's Homemade Canned Sauerkraut - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sauerkraut is a beloved staple in many households, known for its tangy flavor and versatile uses in cooking. While store-bought sauerkraut is readily available, there's something special about making your own homemade version. Nancy's Homemade Canned Sauerkraut is a tried and true recipe that has been passed down through generations, and it's sure to become a favorite in your home as well.

For those unfamiliar, sauerkraut is essentially fermented cabbage, which means it's full of gut...

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Ingredients

  • 10 pounds cabbage
  • 6 tablespoons pickling salt
  • 1 quart water
  • 4 teaspoons salt

Information

  • Additional Time: 12 days 4 hrs 47 mins
  • Total Time: 12 days 4 hrs 47 mins
  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 30 servings

  • Core cabbage and thinly slice. Divide cabbage into 2 large bowls. Sprinkle 1/2 of the pickling salt into each bowl; toss well. Let sit for at least 15 minutes.
  • Massage cabbage with your hands to release liquids. Transfer to a large crock or jar and let sit for 24 hours.
  • If juice does not cover sauerkraut in 24 hours, combine water and salt to make a 2.5% brine. Add brine as needed to cover sauerkraut. Keep at room temperature until fermentation stops, about 5 to 6 weeks, adding more brine as needed.
  • Inspect pint-sized glass canning jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until needed. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  • Pack sauerkraut into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  • Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Lower heat to keep water hot but do not boil. Process 15 minutes.
  • Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.
  • Nutrition

    38 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 1734mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 55mg
    • Calcium: 63mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 258mg