Sauerkraut Russian-Style

1. 1

   Mix cabbage and carrots in a large ceramic or glass jar at least 1 gallon in volume.

2. 2

   Stir salt into spring water in a large bowl until dissolved; pour over cabbage mixture which should be completely submerged. Use an inverted small saucer to keep pressure on cabbage to keep it submerged in the liquid.

3. 3

   Cover container with a clean kitchen towel. Poking holes through the cabbage mixture to the bottom of the container with the handle of a wooden spoon to help gas escape once a day, keep on counter at room temperature for 3 days.

4. 4

   Pour a small amount of the liquid from the container into a small bowl; stir sugar into the liquid until dissolved. Return the liquid to the container.

5. 5

   Cover container, again assuring the vegetables are submerged in liquid. Keep on counter for 2 days more, again poking holes into the mixture to help trapped gasses escape daily.

6. 6

   Transfer vegetables and liquid to jars, seal, and refrigerate between uses.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.