Sauerkraut

Directions

1. 1
   Wash cabbage.
2. 2
   Remove bad spots.
3. 3
   Shred with kraut cutter or knife (not too finely).
4. 4
   Layer cabbage in crock.
5. 5
   Sprinkle on salt.
6. 6
   Do in layers until a ratio of 5 pounds of cabbage to 3 1/2 tablespoons salt is used.
7. 7
   Add enough water just to cover cabbage.
8. 8
   Place plain plate or glass pie plate on cabbage.
9. 9
   Place a stone on plate heavy enough to keep cabbage down in liquid. Cover with cheesecloth.