Whatcha Making for Supper?

I'm going to sample some of the sauerkraut I started 4 weeks ago, and if it's good enough to eat I'll have some with Ball Park franks for supper. I'll transfer the rest of the kraut into quart jars and put them in the fridge.

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I'm going to sample some of the sauerkraut I started 4 weeks ago, and if it's good enough to eat I'll have some with Ball Park franks for supper. I'll transfer the rest of the kraut into quart jars and put them in the fridge.

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It looks good! Haven’t you been tasting it all along? Mine is usually ready for the fridge in about a week, more or less. But I ferment in the house so not in an especially cool place.
 
It looks good! Haven’t you been tasting it all along? Mine is usually ready for the fridge in about a week, more or less. But I ferment in the house so not in an especially cool place.
I didn't see the point of sampling it as it fermented, mainly because I didn't want to open the container and let out the protective CO2, and introduce new organisms to the mix.

Since it's in a clear glass container I've been able to watch for any growth of mold or yeast and there's been none. It looks really clean.

I smelled along the edge of the lid yesterday and got a whiff of sauerkraut smell so it should be OK. I keep the fermenter in my pantry which stays at a stable temp of around 65-70 degrees.
 
I'm going to sample some of the sauerkraut I started 4 weeks ago, and if it's good enough to eat I'll have some with Ball Park franks for supper. I'll transfer the rest of the kraut into quart jars and put them in the fridge.

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So jealous of the sauerkraut. One of my favorite foods. But I tried making it and it turned bad. That's not an experience I ever want to have again. When my neighbor makes it, it is wonderful.
 
So jealous of the sauerkraut. One of my favorite foods. But I tried making it and it turned bad. That's not an experience I ever want to have again. When my neighbor makes it, it is wonderful.
I just sampled and repacked the kraut. Its taste is a little on the mild side compared to store bought, and it has a nice crunch to it. I got 2.5 quarts, plus enough for supper tonight from a 5# head of cabbage.

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