Preparation Instructions for Onion, Apple, and Sauerkraut Blend

Preparation Instructions for Onion, Apple, and Sauerkraut Blend

Crank up your fermentation game with this mouth-watering onion and apple sauerkraut recipe! This simple, -- yet oh-so-tasty -- dish is perfect for beginners and pros alike. So, grab the ingredients from your pantry and let's get started!

Your Pathway to Fermentation Mastery Begins Here: Sauerkraut!

Sauerkraut, made with a humble yet versatile ingredient like cabbage, is an excellent choice for your first fermentation adventure. And trust us, it's nigh impossible to mess up! Besides, it's freakin' delicious!

Raw cabbage has a mild flavor and can be a bit tough to digest. But fret not! Employ some salt and a smidgin of patience, and voila -- your blasé cabbage transforms into mouth-watering savory sauerkraut! And don't forget the myriad health benefits from lacto-fermentation… Make it addictive!

Once you've conquered the legendary traditional sauerkraut, why stop there? Branch out and experiment with your favorite ingredients. In this recipe, we've included scrumptious apples and onions to take your sauerkraut experience to new heights.

For additional fermentation insight, check out our collection of 6 sauerkraut recipes from across the globe[3]!

Apple and Onion Sauerkraut Recipe

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Equipment

• Digital scale
• Mandoline (or chef's knife)
• Mixing bowl
• 1L glass jar (4 cups)
• ViscoDisc (or other type of weights)
• Pickle packer tamper

Ingredients

• 1 small cabbage (850g)
• 1 large apple
• 1 small onion
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed (5ml) (optional)
• 1 tablespoon salt (or 2% of the weight of the vegetables)

Steps

1. Slice the cabbage, onion, and apple (with the peel on) into thin pieces with a knife or mandoline, reserving one whole cabbage leaf for later.
2. Set the mixing bowl on your digital scale and zero it out.
3. Add all the vegetables to the bowl.
4. Measure the weight of the vegetables. Then, multiply the weight by 2%. This gives us the amount of salt (in grams).
5. Add the calculated amount of salt to the vegetables, and massage the mixture with your hands for about 2 minutes to dissolve the salt and combine the ingredients.
6. Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes to let the water drain out.
7. Load the vegetables, in small batches, into the glass jar and use your hands or a packer to compress the cabbage, ensuring it's submerged in its juices.
8. Place the reserved cabbage leaf on top of the vegetables to prevent smaller pieces from floating to the surface. Cover with the ViscoDisc insert.
9. Let it rest for 3 weeks at room temperature.
10. Remove the insert and discard any floating cabbage pieces.
11. Bon appétit!

Tips

• For fermentation novices, peruse our comprehensive guide to lacto-fermentation[4] for all the tools you need to get started.
• Sauerkraut can last up to one year when stored in the refrigerator.
• This zesty apple and onion sauerkraut complements braised and roasted meats, dresses up mashed potatoes, and elevates hot dogs to stratospheric heights. You can even add it to soups[5] or spice up any ho-hum sandwich or burger!

[1] Lauricella, D. (n.d.). The Health Benefits of Fermented Superfoods. Civil Eats. Retrieved from https://civileats.com/2019/07/09/the-health-benefits-of-fermented-superfoods/[2] Lichtfouse, E., Alenazi, M. A., Kerschner, C. P., Lebeis, C. W., Sahoo, M., Olubodun, L. A., & Hollmann, M. R. (2010). Fermented Foods and Health. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.[3] The Spruce Eats. (2021, August 25). World's Best Sauerkraut Recipes. The Spruce Eats. Retrieved from https://www.thespruceeats.com/sauerkraut-recipes-4051351[4] Sauerkraut Recipe. (n.d.). Complete Guide to Lacto-fermentation. Real Food Revival. Retrieved from https://realfoodrevival.com/sauerkraut-recipe/[5] The Spruce Eats. (2021, August 4). The Best Sauerkraut Soup Recipes. The Spruce Eats. Retrieved from https://www.thespruceeats.com/sauerkraut-soup-recipes-3522308

1. The Apple and Onion Sauerkraut Recipe is a perfect example of how simple ingredients from your home-and-garden and food-and-drink sections can transform into a lifestyle-defining dish.
2. Cooking sauerkraut doesn't have to be daunting; this recipe, flavored with apples and onions, can be the stepping stone to mastering diverse food-and-drink fermentation techniques.

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