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Recipe by: [[:Category:Highspeeddub's recipes|Highspeeddub]] Uploaded by [[:user:Drimble Wedge|Drimble Wedge]]
[[Category:Cabbage]][[Category:Cheap]][[Category:Easy]][[category:Preserves]]

I made my first batch of sauerkraut today. I was amazed at how easy it is. 

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I shredded '''two heads of cabbage''' to make around '''five pounds'''. This bowl was full to the top. I sprinkled '''salt''' over each layer and mixed it in, giving it a final toss at the end. 

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I used the plastic pusher from my Victorio strainer to pack the sauerkraut. I took the bowl outside first and pounded it on the back steps, then finished packing it into the jars.

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I then realized I didn't leave enough room at the top for the bags of water I wanted to use to keep the sauerkraut packed down. A wide mouth pint jar came in handy. I can't wait to taste this in 4 weeks.