Sauerkraut

Directions

1. 1
   In large mixing bowl, mix cabbage thoroughly with salt, juniper berries, and caraway seeds, using hands or tongs.
2. 2
   If using your hands, make sure that they are very clean prior to mixing.
3. 3
   Let stand for 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Pack cabbage mixture down into a large plastic food container.
5. 5
   Top with a lid smaller than the opening of the container and place a glass jar filled with the quart of water on top of the lid.
6. 6
   Place in cool area overnight (65 to 70 degrees F).
7. 7
   In a day, the cabbage should have given up enough liquid to be completely submerged.
8. 8
   The jar serves as a weight to keep the cabbage submerged and away from air.
9. 9
   Check cabbage every other day for approximately 2 weeks and skim the surface of scum, if necessary.
10. 10
    Let stand for 4 weeks.
11. 11
    Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
12. 12
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
13. 13
    Inactive Prep Time: 4 weeks