Home made Kraut

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Looks good Richie! LIKE. I never thought of adding caraway seeds, even though I like them on cooked cabbage. I have been making kraut for several years with my relatives, maybe I'll add some to my crock this year.

Denny that sounds like a fun family event,how long do you let yours ferment.Thanks for the Like I appreciate it
Richie

 

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I've been thinking about Kraut a lot, lately. Thanks for posting your method.
Like.

Keith it is so easy to do,and it taste great.Thanks for the Like I appreciate it
Richie

 

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Yes. It also generates heat during fermentation. Think of it like the cooler it is, the slower it spoils. Stuff in the fridge still spoils, just not as fast as on the counter.

There is not a specific ideal temperature, but my experience is that a relatively stable temperature is best.

My old house it was always warm in the basement.In the winter this may go down to 53°F but I will put a heater in this year to keep my Bay Leave plant from dying.
Richie

 

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Well done Richie, that kraut looks like it's gonna be good in 6 weeks.

Point for sure
Chris

Chris It has come down to every thing home made is always the best,I think my mother made relish once,I am the only one that tries different things.Thanks for the Like I appreciate it
Richie

 

[bregent]

I agree if the room is 70 degrees or more,my room is holding steady 62 degrees and it will get cooler

Oh yeah, 62 will definitely take much longer.

 

[S-met]

Oh yeah, 62 will definitely take much longer.

But that is not a bad thing. Patience will be rewarded.

 

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Oh yeah, 62 will definitely take much longer.

I will be watching it should start bubbling in a few days
Richie

 

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But that is not a bad thing. Patience will be rewarded.

I have no were to go and I can wait.
Richie

 

[Bearcarver]

Great Start Brother Rich!!
Be Back for the Final!
Boy you guys like it chilly!!
I keep my heat at 68° in Winter & AC to 73° in Summer, and Mrs Bear sits with a Blanket 24-7-365!!!

Bear

 

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Great Start Brother Rich!!
Be Back for the Final!
Boy you guys like it chilly!!
I keep my heat at 68° in Winter & AC to 73° in Summer, and Mrs Bear sits with a Blanket 24-7-365!!!

Bear

Brother John that temp is in my basement,the living area is 69°F both floors.Heat has been on a few weeks already.
Richie

 

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Denny that sounds like a fun family event,how long do you let yours ferment.Thanks for the Like I appreciate it
Richie

Sorry for the late reply Richie. We usually make it in early to mid November. It sits in a semi-heated garage until around the first of the year (give or take a week or two due to the temperature and everyone's individual tastes)

 

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Sorry for the late reply Richie. We usually make it in early to mid November. It sits in a semi-heated garage until around the first of the year (give or take a week or two due to the temperature and everyone's individual tastes)

Denny Thanks that sounds almost the same as my time line
Richie

 

[dirtsailor2003]

I just opened a jar from a batch that I made 3 years ago. I have one more from that batch that I'll open next year. Only gets better as it ages!

 

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I just opened a jar from a batch that I made 3 years ago. I have one more from that batch that I'll open next year. Only gets better as it ages!

Case Did you can that (hot water bath )? I froze my last batch.
Richie

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Case Did you can that (hot water bath )? I froze my last batch.
Richie

Nope. I keep it in the fridge in mason jars with lids. They just keep fermenting.

 

[xray]

Looks like you're going to have some good kraut there Richie, I guess I'm not late to the party, there's still time.

 

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Looks like you're going to have some good kraut there Richie, I guess I'm not late to the party, there's still time.

Joe you are always welcome to the party at any time.
Richie

 

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Kraut finished after 8 weeks smells great
Bagged for the freezer

Richie

 

[Braz]

I have 10 pounds of kraut that has been in the crock since Thanksgiving week, in the 62 degree garage. It will go for several more weeks since I still have a couple quarts in the refer from the last batch.

 

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I have 10 pounds of kraut that has been in the crock since Thanksgiving week, in the 62 degree garage. It will go for several more weeks since I still have a couple quarts in the refer from the last batch.

That should be some good stuff when its done
Richie