Gingery Apple Cabbage Sauerkraut

Gingery Apple Cabbage Sauerkraut

a delicious take on sauerkraut

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 4d
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 20m
Servings: 20
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (14 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

20
Calories
0.1g
Fat
5g
Carbohydrates
0.6g
Protein
1.2g
Fiber
0mg
Cholesterol
1/4 cup
Serving Size
Gingery Apple Cabbage Sauerkraut

Recipe Description

Gingery Apple Cabbage Sauerkraut is one of my favorite fermented foods to make and eat! This is such a simple recipe, but you do have to tend to the sauerkraut as it ferments. During the process, open the jars once a day to release air. When you open the jars, you should feel some pressure release and see air bubbles. Always make sure that the vegetables are completely covered by the liquid when fermenting.

When making this sauerkraut, make sure you sterilize any equipment you will be using for fermentation, especially the jars. Fermentation may not take place unless you work with sterilized equipment. This is easy to do – start by pouring boiling water over clean jars and lids and leaving to dry completely. Wait for the jars to come back to room temperature before adding ingredients.

To make Gingery Apple Cabbage Sauerkraut, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Gingery Apple Cabbage Sauerkraut

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Salt cabbage

    10 min
    Step 1 - Gingery Apple Cabbage SauerkrautStep 1 - Gingery Apple Cabbage Sauerkraut

    Place 8 cups of finely grated cabbage in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with 2½ teaspoons of sea salt. Massage the cabbage for 10 minutes with clean hands until it starts to soften, shrink in volume and release water. Continue massaging until this happens.

  2. 2

    Add remaining ingredients

    5 min
    Step 2 - Gingery Apple Cabbage Sauerkraut

    Add 1 cup of thinly sliced radish, 1 large cored and thinly sliced apple, 2 tablespoons of fresh ginger and 4 minced cloves of garlic. Massage again for 4-5 minutes until thoroughly combined.

  3. 3

    Taste and adjust

    1 min
    Step 3 - Gingery Apple Cabbage Sauerkraut

    Taste the mixture and adjust the flavor by adding more salt for saltiness, grated ginger for more zing or garlic for a punchy flavor.

  4. 4

    Place mixture in jars

    2 min
    Step 4 - Gingery Apple Cabbage Sauerkraut

    Transfer the sauerkraut mixture to sterilized jars leaving about 1½ inches of space at the top. Press down firmly to pack. If the vegetables aren’t covered by liquid, top up with filtered water until covered.

  5. 5

    Ferment

    4d min
    Step 5 - Gingery Apple Cabbage Sauerkraut

    Seal the jar with a lid and place it in a cool dry place for 4-5 days. The ideal temperature for fermentation is above 65 °F.

  6. 6

    Release air daily

    1 min
    Step 6 - Gingery Apple Cabbage Sauerkraut

    Open the jars once daily to release air and press down with a sterilized item such as a spoon or the bottom of a drinking glass to ensure that the vegetables are still completely covered by the liquid.

  7. 7

    Store

    3-6 months
    Step 7 - Gingery Apple Cabbage Sauerkraut

    Cover the jar securely and transfer to the refrigerator, where it should keep for 3-6 months.

This Gingery Apple Cabbage Sauerkraut is delicious and easy to make. Try making this soon and come back to leave a comment with your thoughts.

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Blanca Fernández
January 8, 2025
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Delicious! Hice esta receta y mi familia la amó. Fermentando, recordé mi infancia en casa de mi abuela. El aroma de manzana y jengibre llenó la cocina. Simple y perfecta para acompañar cualquier comida.

Zesty78
November 18, 2024
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Amazing!

Yvonne Thompson
July 20, 2024
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Amazing! I just made this gingery apple cabbage sauerkraut last week to celebrate my husband's birthday. The tangy flavor was a hit at the dinner table, and my kids couldn't get enough. It's so easy, and the smell during fermentation was incredible! Definitely making it again.

Ursula
July 15, 2024
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Delicious! I made this with my kids last weekend. Watching them help shred the cabbage was a joy, and now we have a tasty snack ready for lunch. Fermentation was easy and the flavors are amazing!

Victor Johnson
June 18, 2024
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This gingery apple cabbage sauerkraut is superb! My kids love it with dinner.

Charlie Baker
October 9, 2023
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This sauerkraut was a doddle to make! My kids loved it, and we had a fun time watching the bubbles. Will defo make again!

Helen Turner
July 1, 2023
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Fermentation made fun!

Daisy
June 28, 2023
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OMG, this Gingery Apple Cabbage Sauerkraut is to die for! It's super easy, and it totally reminded me of Mom's kitchen vibes. Love it!

Quinn Anderson
May 27, 2023
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Simple

Qiana
July 11, 2022
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Delicious! So easy!

Amanda Johnson
February 6, 2022
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This gingery apple cabbage sauerkraut was so easy to make! I loved watching it bubble, and the taste is amazing. Perfect for my lunches.

Betty
December 9, 2021
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Yummy crunchy goodness!

Will
June 4, 2021
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I made this sauerkraut last week, and it turned out really well. The ginger adds a nice twist. My kids even loved it, which surprised me!

Athina
October 21, 2020
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Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

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