What to add to sauerkraut to keep it for a long time: how not to spoil the preparation

Even the fact that you store sauerkraut in the refrigerator or basement does not guarantee that it can be stored for a long time and will not spoil. Many factors affect this: the container, the temperature, and the recipe itself.

The FoodOboz editorial team has gathered information for you and will tell you how to cook sauerkraut to keep it for a long time.

Container

A glass jar or enameled metal container is best for fermenting. Never plastic containers. Additionally, you need to use a weight, thanks to which sauerkraut can be stored for six months.

Temperature

As a rule, it should be quite low. The optimum temperature is considered to be from 0 to +4 degrees Celsius.

A few tricks:

• The brine should completely cover the cabbage layer.
• You can pour a small amount of refined vegetable oil on top of the cabbage.
• To extend the shelf life, you can add a little more salt to the brine than usual, and cranberries to the preparation itself. They make the preparation tastier and contain substances that are natural preservatives.