Autumn has come into its own, which means it's time to ferment cabbage. What it will be this time - it all depends on you, because each housewife has her own signature recipe. Well, we, in turn, have prepared several original versions of juicy and crispy sauerkraut.
1. In Georgian
Georgian cabbage is a dish that will decorate any, even a festive table. Juicy and bright in the literal sense of the word, it pleases with its unsurpassed sweet-spicy taste and pleasant crunch.
Ingredients:
• White cabbage - 2-2, 5 kg;
• Medium-sized beets - 2 pcs;
• Medium-sized carrots - 2 pieces;
• Large garlic - 1 piece;
• Hot pepper - 1 pod;
• Black pepper - 6-8 peas.
Brine:
• Water - 1-1.5 liters;
• Sugar - 0.5 cups;
• Salt - 4 tsp;
• Table vinegar - 0.5-1 cup.
Cooking method:
• Wash carrots and beets thoroughly;
• Peel and cut into medium-sized strips;
• Wash the cabbage;
• Remove the upper leaves, if necessary;
• Cut the head of cabbage into four parts;
• Remove the stump;
• And cut the cabbage itself into large layers;
• Pass the garlic through a press or finely chop;
• Wash hot pepper;
• And cut very finely;
• Transfer all vegetables to a deep bowl;
• Add peppercorns;
• Mix thoroughly and transfer to a three-liter bottle;
• In a saucepan, mix water with sugar and salt;
• Stir and put on fire;
• Boil;
• Pour in vinegar and stir gently;
• Pour the resulting brine into the cabbage;
• Cover with a dense nylon lid;
• Leave for 14-16 hours;
• Store ready sauerkraut in the refrigerator.
2. With apples
The recipe for sauerkraut with apples will definitely delight you with its delicate unobtrusive taste. In addition, such cabbage can easily be served with any side dish, and can also be used as a filling for pies, soups, stews and many other dishes.
Ingredients:
• White cabbage - 2-2, 5 kg;
• Apples of medium size (preferably green) - 4 pcs;
• Medium-sized carrots - 2 pieces;
• Salt - 4 tablespoons;
• Sugar - 4 tablespoons;
• Bay leaf - 5-6 pcs;
• Black pepper - 8-10 peas;
• Allspice - 5-6 peas.
Cooking method:
• Wash all vegetables;
• Peel the carrots and grate on a very coarse grater;
• Chop or grate cabbage;
• Wash the apples;
• Cut into pieces;
• Remove the core;
• Cut the pulp into thin slices;
• Transfer everything to a deep bowl;
• Mix salt with sugar and add to vegetables;
• Mix thoroughly so that the cabbage gives juice;
• Then add the peppers and bay leaves;
• Mix everything again;
• Transfer to a three-liter bottle, ramming tightly and pressing down layer by layer so that the cabbage gives juice;
• Important! do not tamp the cabbage to the very top, leave about 4-5 centimeters of free space.
• Rearrange the bottle into a bowl;
• For oppression, put glasses of water;
• Leave the cabbage for 6-7 days in a warm place;
• Every day and several times a day, pierce the cabbage with a wooden skewer right up to the day;
• After 6-7 days the cabbage will be ready;
• Keep refrigerated.
3. With plums
And here is another original recipe for sauerkraut with fresh plums. How do you like this idea? Sounds very tasty and intriguing, doesn't it? It's time to try cooking and, of course, taste.
Ingredients:
• White cabbage - 2-2, 5 kg;
• Fresh plums - 0.5 kg;
• Salt - 1-1, 5 tbsp;
• Sugar - 1 tbsp;
• Water - 0.5 l.
Cooking method:
• Wash the cabbage;
• Cut into several pieces and finely chop;
• Wash the plums;
• Remove the bone;
• Cut the pulp into slices;
• Transfer in layers into a three-liter bottle;
• Mix water with salt and sugar;
• Put on fire and bring to a boil;
• Boil for a couple of minutes;
• And pour the cabbage;
• Keep the cabbage at room temperature for at least a day;
• Then cover with a lid and send to the refrigerator;
• After 2-3 days, you can serve it to the table.
4. With bell peppers
The recipe for sauerkraut with sweet pepper diversifies the usual dish with its bright and rich, juicy autumn taste.
Ingredients:
• White cabbage - 2-2, 5 kg;
• Sweet pepper - 0.5 kg;
• Medium-sized carrots - 2 pcs;
• Salt - 1-1, 5 tbsp;
• Black pepper - 5-6 peas.
Cooking method:
• Wash the cabbage;
• Cut into pieces and chop or grate on a special grater;
• Wash carrots;
• Peel and coarsely grate;
• Wash the pepper;
• Remove the stem and core;
• Cut the pulp into strips;
• Mix everything in a bowl;
• Add salt and peppercorns;
• Stir;
• And transfer to a three-liter bottle;
• Cover the bottle with gauze and leave in a warm place for at least 4-5 days;
• Then send it to the refrigerator for a day and can be served.
5. With raisins
And one more original recipe for sauerkraut, namely with raisins. Such an unusual combination of ingredients will ultimately delight you with an amazing taste.
Ingredients:
• White cabbage - 1 kg;
• Medium-sized carrots - 2 pcs;
• Raisins - 0.5 cups;
• Salt - 1 tbsp;
• Black pepper - 5-6 peas.
Cooking method:
• Wash vegetables;
• If necessary, remove the top sheets from the cabbage;
• Cut the head of cabbage into several pieces and chop finely;
• Peel carrots;
• And grate on a medium grater;
• Transfer everything to a deep bowl;
• Sprinkle with salt, add pepper and raisins;
• Mix well;
• Transfer to a two-liter jar;
• Put a glass of water for oppression;
• Leave the cabbage in a warm place for 3-4 days;
• After put it in the refrigerator for a day, and then you can serve it to the table.
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