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Canning Sauerkraut Recipe

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Ingredients:

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50 lbs cabbage
1 lb canning salt

Directions:

Remove outer leaves and any undesirable portions from firm mature heads of cabbage; wash and drain. Cut into halves or quarters; remove core. Use a shredder or sharp knife to cut cabbage into thin shreds about the thickness of a dime.
In a large bowl, thoroughly mix 3 tablespoons salt with 5 lbs. shredded cabbage. Let salted cabbage stand for several minutes to wilt slightly; this allows packing without excessive breaking or bruising of the shreds.
Pack salted cabbage firmly and evenly into a large, clean pickling container. Using a wooden spoon, tapper or hands, press down firmly until the juice comes to the surface.
Repeat shredding, salting and packing of cabbage until the container is filled to within 3 to 4 inches of the top. If juice does not cover cabbage, add brine: 1 1/2 tablespoons salt to 1 quart water; bring brine to a boil; cool.
Cover cabbage with muslin or cheesecloth and tuck edges down against the inside of the container. Weight down cabbage under brine. Formation of gas bubbles indicates fermentation is taking place. Remove and discard scum formation each day. A room temperature of 70 degrees to 75 degrees F is best for fermenting cabbage. Fermentation is usually complete in 3 to 6 weeks.
TO CAN: Bring sauerkraut to a simmer (185 to 210degrees F). Do not boil. Pack hot cabbage into hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Adjust caps. Process pints 15 minutes, quarts 20 minutes, in a boiling water canner.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	708.59 Kcal (2967 kJ)
Calories from fat	0 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0g	0%
Sodium	27707.15mg	1154%
Potassium	4818.44mg	103%
Total Carbs	170.06g	57%
Sugars	85.03g	340%
Dietary Fiber	85.03g	340%
Protein	28.34g	57%
Vitamin C	1048.7mg	1748%
Calcium	1133.8mg	113%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	24.51 Kcal (103 kJ)
Calories from fat	0 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0g	0%
Sodium	958.37mg	1154%
Potassium	166.67mg	103%
Total Carbs	5.88g	57%
Sugars	2.94g	340%
Dietary Fiber	2.94g	340%
Protein	0.98g	57%
Vitamin C	36.3mg	1748%
Calcium	39.2mg	113%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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