Preserving Your Harvest

[Smokerbill]

I transferred my latest batch of sauerkraut into pint jars and put them in the fridge. It turned out great this time.

 

[tripletfeb]

Does the low temp pasteurization help keep them crisp?

My parents swear adding a strawberry leave to the jar helps keep the pickles crisp.

Your parents are correct. Strawberry leaves have tannins in them, which, beyond the health benefits, work great at keeping pickles crisp. Grape leaves do the same