One Head Cabbage (shredded , makes 2 quarts of Kraut)
2 tsp Pickling salt
1 1/2 tsp Sugar
3 Tbls Vinegar
Pack the cabbage tightly into the quart jar. Add the salt, sugar, and vinegar on the Kraut. Pour boiling water into jar to the top of the kraut (1/2″ from the top). Using a knife, gently insert into the jar and remove any air bubbles.
Put on canning lids and screw on cap loosely, not tight. Put jars on a cookie sheet, or casserole dish. Place in a cool dark spot.
Let ferment for 24 hours. Remove the cap, remove any scum if necessary and refill with boiling water as needed. Seal tightly as you can with your hand.
Let ferment for 3 days. It may smell a bit so you might want to do it in a spare room or a well-vented space.
Now it’s ready to process. Place the quart jars into a water bath for 20 minutes (water level should be just to the top of the jar, not covering the entire jar). Remove and place back into the dark basement. Store for at least 3 weeks.
THE OOPS PART
When you process, boil the kraut far at least one-hour in boiling water. The kraut will turn a little yellow when ready. Do this with the kraut you are going to eat soon.
Remove all the water and place into skillet with a little butter cook with Ball Park wieners and cook until the wieners are done.
ENJOY MY MISTAKE OF OVER PROCESSING
Recipe By: Lynda Lambdin