Fermented Apple Sauerkraut Recipe
Fermented Apple Sauerkraut Recipe
Adding probiotic-rich foods like this apple sauerkraut recipe to your daily diet is one of the best ways to help boost your immune and digestive health.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Brine
- 500mL filtered water
- 1 tbsp sea salt
- 400g shredded red cabbage
- 1 apple, shredded
- 1.2kg glass jar, washed well
- ¼ cup organic apple-cider vinegar
Method
- To make the brine, mix water and salt together in a jug.
- Wash your hands well then pack the cabbage and apple in a jar, pushing them down well.
- Pour brine over cabbage and apple, then pour in apple-cider vinegar. The cabbage and apple should be completely covered in liquid.
- Close the lid and give a gentle shake so brine and apple-cider vinegar mix together.
- Place jar in a warm place in the kitchen and let sit for 24 hours. You may notice some bubbling — this is normal.
- After 24 hrs, open the lid and press down vegetables again. If vegetables aren’t covered completely in liquid, add a little more water, salt and apple-cider vinegar.
- Close the lid and let it sit for another 6-7 days. Use a clean fork to remove veggies.
- If you notice a white bacteria film on the top of your brine, simply spoon it off.
- Tip: The thinner you slice the cabbage and apple, the quicker they will ferment and the softer they will be.
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