Fermented cabbage = Sauerkraut

Fermented cabbage = Sauerkraut, we all know that right?! 

Here is how cheap and how easy this can be done. 

I came about this recipe  the kitchn. 
Here are my thoughts on the process and taste.

What you need:

1 Cabbage 
1.5 TABLEspoons of Sea Salt
Mason Jar or very large container
Smaller container (that can fit inside the larger one)
Piece of cloth 
String 
Mixing bowl 
Cutting board and knife


What to do:

Clean the cabbage then slice it. If you have a food processor great, if not, just slice it!

Place the sliced cabbage in the mixing bowl then add the sea salt. 

Here is where it gets hard and painful. Massage the mixture for several minutes until the cabbage becomes watery and limp. This was painful for me, I suppose I do not have strong hands.

Then pack everything including any juice into the mason jar.

I used a small mason jar (that fit inside the larger one) filled with water to weigh down the cabbage. This can also be obtained with weights or anything else you can think of.

Cover it with clothe and use the string to secure it.

Let it sit for 3-10 days. I let mine sit for about 4 days, I have a warm house. I tried it and it was great, so I placed in the fridge.

So was it worth the time? Was it delicious? Was it worth the cost?

Yes, Yes and Yes! I paid only .50 cents for the organic cabbage at a farmers market, I do use an expensive grey sea salt, but it is only a small amount. This batch cost maybe $1.00. I have about a half of a gallon.
This is full of nutrients and it was easy. This is going to be an added staple into our kitchen, goodbye to store bought kraut!!!