Quick Fresh Sauerkraut

Name: Quick Fresh Sauerkraut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, sliced thin; 2 (10 ounce) packages of shredded green cabbage or 1 medium green cabbage, shredded; 1 1/4 cups cider vinegar; 1/2 cup apple cider; 1/2 cup water, to taste (use less water if you like it more tangy); 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon caraway seed (optional)

Submitted by Dwynnie

"This is a combination of recipes from "Eating Well" and "Everyday Food" and I figured that I would post, as there doesn't seem to be a really quick (as in doesn't take 6 weeks) sauerkraut recipe on here! It isn't quite like the real thing, but is very easy! I hope that you enjoy!"

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Quick Fresh Sauerkraut created by Jennifer W.

Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 8

ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, sliced thin
2 (10 ounce) packages of shredded green cabbage or 1 medium green cabbage, shredded
1 ¹⁄₄ cups cider vinegar
¹⁄₂ cup apple cider
¹⁄₂ cup water, to taste (use less water if you like it more tangy)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon caraway seed (optional)

directions

Heat oil in pan over medium-high heat and cook onion, stirring constantly, until it begins to soften and turn translucent.
Add cabbage, cider, vinegar, water, salt and caraway seeds and bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for approximately 30 to 45 minutes, until the cabbage is tender. Add a little water if it gets too dry.
This can be kept in the fridge for 2 weeks.

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I added thinly chopped Tabasco green beans. Adds a great Spicey taste on a hot dog

suzsaucedo
Not bad on a hot dog but mine never turned red, just an ugly whitish color. Did you add something I am not seeing?

William D.
if i don't use oil will this be safe to can?

REBECKY0
I just had an appendectomy and will be on strong antibiotics for 10 days. Apparently, antibiotics kill both bad and good bacteria and after you finish this treatment, it is recommended you take probiotic supplements or eat probiotic foods like yogurt and fermented foods like sauerkraut to help restore the good bacteria. Would this sauerkraut recipe classify as a "fermented' food or should I make a more traditional sauerkraut which I understand takes about 2 months?

dickeysue
Is this recipe good for canning? It should have enough acid in it.

carnyman