The #1 Food Preservation Method That Actually Makes Food Healthier

If you’ve been wanting to add more fermented foods to your homestead kitchen, this is such a fun place to start. Today I’m sharing four different ways we make sauerkraut here on our homestead, each one simple, delicious, and full of those good probiotics our families need.

We’ll walk through:

🥬 Traditional Fermented Sauerkraut - Just cabbage and salt done the old-fashioned way. It’s reliable, hands-off, and a wonderful skill to have in your toolkit.
🧄 Garlic Dill Sauerkraut - A savory, farmhouse-style kraut that pairs beautifully with roasted meats, soups, and sandwiches. It’s one of our favorites in the winter months.
🍎🌶️ Sweet & Spicy Apple–Jalapeño–Ginger Sauerkraut - Crunchy, bright, and full of flavor. The apples add a gentle sweetness that balances the heat from the jalapeño and the warmth from the ginger.
🥕🧅🪴 Curtido - A Latin-style kraut with oregano, carrots, and onions. This is wonderful on tacos, eggs, beans, or anything that needs a little pop of tang.

Fermenting doesn’t have to be complicated. With a few simple tips, you’ll have jars bubbling away on your countertop in no time. Join me in the kitchen as we make these together.

🌿 Helpful Links
• Traditional Sauerkraut Recipe: https://homesteadingfamily.com/lacto-fermented-sauerkraut-recipe/
• Garlic Dill Sauerkraut: https://homesteadingfamily.com/garlic-dill-sauerkraut
• Curtido Recipe: https://homesteadingfamily.com/curtido-recipe/
• Sweet and Spicy Apple Sauerkraut Recipe: https://homesteadingfamily.com/apple-jalapeno-sauerkraut-recipe/

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