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It could be left out to ferment more but I don't like it super sour, so I put it in the fridge.
No special recipe really...it's more technique.
I quarter the cabbage and shred on a mandoline.
Rather than shredding the the face of the quarter, I shred parallel with the core, and only 1mm...
I also use a weight, but a weight isn't necessary.
Extra kraut goes in the fridge after fermenting.
I make a fresh batch every 2-3 weeks, have for almost 30 years. Family has for ages, German heritage on one side.
I keep the cabbage in the root cellar so I can always have fresh kraut, rather...
I don't think garbage bags are a good idea, they're not food safe and they're prone to leaks.
I used to use zip bags full of 6% brine so if they leak it won't ruin a whole batch of kraut!
I've since switched to totally eliminating the air space in the fermentation chamber....I fill the, in...
The fridge that I have is a GE, no auto-defrost.
Just to clarify, I use a cigar humidor hygrometer that can be calibrated.and not a humidifier.
HygroSet II Hygrometer.....
http://tinyurl.com/6o4ffs8
You can calibrate it with some salt saturated water inside a small container.
Calibrating...
! think that you're over-thinking this.
As long as the average temp is good, some fluctuation is not a big deal.
I would take (and I do) a calibrated instant read pocket thermometer and place it in a cup of water...a travel mug works good...that'll give you an average running temperature.
I...
Looks good!
I recommend filling the zip lock bag with 6% brine so if it happens to leak some your batch of sauerkraut won't be ruined....been there, done that!!!...it's cheap insurance!
The method I use now doesn't require the bag, doesn't have any air space so there's no area for kahm yeast...
I use a small fridge.
No fans, controllers or humidifiers.
Beef is wrapped in several layers of cheesecloth that's been treated with boiling water and then dried.
If humidity needs adjusting I place a damp kitchen towel in the fridge, but there's rarely a need.
The most important thing is to...
Here you go......
Pastramiwurst (a work in progress)
1 Kilo (1,000 grams or 2.2 lbs.) well-fatted beef chuck, 2/3 diced into 1/2" chunks, 1/3 ground with a 1/4" plate. (pork fat as needed)
1 3/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper
1/2 tsp. cure #1
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp...
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