Classic Sauerkraut

Not only is sauerkraut packed full of gut-friendly probiotics, it’s a delicious, versatile condiment to have in your fridge. A forkful added to san...dwiches, wraps or salads adds delicious, juicy crunch. Read more Not only is sauerkraut packed full of gut-friendly probiotics, it’s a delicious, versatile condiment to have in your fridge. A forkful added to sandwiches, wraps or salads adds delicious, juicy crunch.

Prep time
30 mins
Cook time
0 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
6 months (refrigerated)
Why is this healthy?
Herbs &
spices
Greens
Contains
Why is this healthy?
Herbs &
spices
Greens

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

0g
Total Fat
6g
Carbs
2g
Fibre
3g
Sugars
23kcal
Calories
1g
Protein
0mg
Iron
1%
 
15mg
Magnesium
4%
 
33mg
Phosporus
3%
 
196mg
Potassium
4%
 
629mg
Sodium
27%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
5%
 
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
 
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
 
0mg
Vitamin E
1%
 
30mcg
Vitamin B9
8%
 
4mcg
Vitamin A
0%
 
38mg
Vitamin C
42%
 
0mg
Zinc
2%
 
109mcg
Vitamin K
91%
 
0mg
Copper
2%
 
0mg
Vitamin B2
3%
 
0mg
Vitamin B3
2%
 
0mg
Vitamin B6
7%
 
48mg
Calcium
4%
 
Total Fat: 0g; Carbs: 6g; Fibre: 2g; Sugars: 3g; Calories: 23kcal; Protein: 1g; Iron: 0mg (1%); Magnesium: 15mg (4%); Phosporus: 33mg (3%); Potassium: 196mg (4%); Sodium: 629mg (27%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (5%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 0mg (1%); Vitamin B9: 30mcg (8%); Vitamin A: 4mcg (0%); Vitamin C: 38mg (42%); Zinc: 0mg (2%); Vitamin K: 109mcg (91%); Copper: 0mg (2%); Vitamin B2: 0mg (3%); Vitamin B3: 0mg (2%); Vitamin B6: 0mg (7%); Calcium: 48mg (4%)
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Notes

If you are new to fermenting and want to tread cautiously, you can make a smaller batch. For whatever amount of cabbage you use, you’ll need 2% salt, ie 500g cabbage - 10g salt, 250g cabbage - 5g salt.

Why is this healthy?
Herbs &
spices
Greens
Contains
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User comments (3)

Tonya Last month

An absolute winner! A wholesome exciting process to follow as the sauerkraut ferments - and the flavour is so yummy. A handy tasty addition to salads and all sorts of meals. I’ll never eat the tinned variety again after this!

Lindsey 3 months ago

I've made this a couple of times now and it is so easy and delicious. I do need to add some water as even massaging for a good 20 mins didn't elicit enough water to entirely cover the cabbage. Trying to have two portions every day. Now also keen to try some of the other ferment recipes!

Corianne 5 months ago

Amazing! I never knew fermenting cabbage was so easy! How do you know if 1 week is enough fermentation? I tasted it after 1 week and it tasted sour so I’ve put it in the fridge. What will happen if I keep it at room temp? Is there any benefit in fermenting further? Thank you for this recipe, it’s going to be a staple for me!

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