<![CDATA[Kraut]]>Any one making sauerkraut with the cabbage prices as low as you will see them?

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/topic/5164/krautRSS for NodeThu, 10 Sep 2026 21:05:34 GMTFri, 18 Mar 2022 01:58:03 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Kraut on Tue, 31 May 2022 19:25:55 GMT]]>TexLaw I am going to do just that. Our curly kale has already bit the dust, just for this year. Got several gallon bags frozen though, several gallons dehydrated into kale chips, & two nice pearl barley, kale, & pork roast dinners, so I cannot complain though.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/79032https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/79032Tue, 31 May 2022 19:25:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Kraut on Tue, 31 May 2022 19:23:10 GMT]]>calldoctoday Well, hunt up some seeds and plant away. I’ve never grown anything that was this easy. You can find it under “lacinato kale,” “Tuscan kale,” or “dino kale.”

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/79031https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/79031Tue, 31 May 2022 19:23:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Kraut on Tue, 10 May 2022 04:35:33 GMT]]>Dave in AZ Dave, I get 3 quartz out of a hard packed 1/2 gallon. You will need to mix up several quarts of brine @ a 2% pickling salt solution. To make it easy I set my little digital scale to grams and zero the jar on the scale. Then add 800 grams bottled water, then 16 grams of the salt. Screw on a flat and shake till it is clear and add to my filled quart jars.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReNq7R0cPXg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpLg359yT4k

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/77533https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/77533Tue, 10 May 2022 04:35:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Kraut on Tue, 10 May 2022 04:16:58 GMT]]>TexLaw We made a big batch of Kale chips a few weeks ago that were better than I thought they would be. However, something tells me your style Kale would work better for that than the curly kale that we have been growing.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/77528https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/77528Tue, 10 May 2022 04:16:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Kraut on Tue, 10 May 2022 03:55:58 GMT]]>Denny O thx denny!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/77527https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/77527Tue, 10 May 2022 03:55:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Kraut on Mon, 09 May 2022 21:02:54 GMT]]>Dave in AZ
This is the kit I have
https://www.coopmarket.com/products/masontops-complete-mason-jar-fermentation-kit-wide-mouth?gclid=CjwKCAjw9-KTBhBcEiwAr19ig2Gx3X0IvcnMALcOplsqUqksfEZhWqoiD09JoL3ykBFDt387XNtRjxoC3ZkQAvD_BwE

Then I purchased 4 - 1/2 gallon mason jars and the nylon bands to go with them

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/77505https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/77505Mon, 09 May 2022 21:02:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Kraut on Mon, 09 May 2022 15:41:09 GMT]]>bocephus Denny O I saved the link someone posted for the pickle tops, sounds like I need to buy a few, thx

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/77490https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/77490Mon, 09 May 2022 15:41:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Kraut on Mon, 09 May 2022 14:04:27 GMT]]>Dave in AZ It took me quite a while to pull the trigger myself. But once I bought into the Mason Pickle Tops, it has been easy peasy.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/77480https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/77480Mon, 09 May 2022 14:04:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Kraut on Mon, 09 May 2022 10:17:23 GMT]]>Dave in AZ I remember the first time I made kraut in a 5 gallon plastic bucket, I was pretty nervous trying that first bite. now 30 years later I use crocks with lips for a water seal and look forward to the first taste of a new batch.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/77470https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/77470Mon, 09 May 2022 10:17:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Kraut on Mon, 09 May 2022 06:25:09 GMT]]>Denny O 👍

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/77466https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/77466Mon, 09 May 2022 06:25:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Kraut on Mon, 09 May 2022 06:11:19 GMT]]>Denny O thx for the follow up, your post is really making me consider trying this. I’ve had store bought kraut 4 times probably since your first post. I’m just leery since my 1st try at naturally fermented dill pickles, many years ago, did not turn out too well.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/77465https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/77465Mon, 09 May 2022 06:11:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Kraut on Mon, 09 May 2022 04:56:42 GMT]]>Well I emptied 2 - 1/2 gallon jars and filled 6 quart jars,

Filled 6 quarts 5-2022.jpg

then vacuumed them for the refrigerator.

Vac sealed 5-2022.jpg

That will last me for the year (unless I give half of it away again!!
;<)

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/77458https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/77458Mon, 09 May 2022 04:56:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Kraut on Sat, 23 Apr 2022 02:58:37 GMT]]>TexLaw that is some kind of tasty sitting in that jar. My sister and I could put a serious dent in that jar in one sitting. That is crazy addicting stuff.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/76083https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/76083Sat, 23 Apr 2022 02:58:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Kraut on Mon, 11 Apr 2022 08:07:34 GMT]]>TexLaw man that looks great. Never had but I would sure give it a whirl.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/75153https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/75153Mon, 11 Apr 2022 08:07:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Kraut on Thu, 31 Mar 2022 18:19:12 GMT]]>sheleyp1 Just judging from the kale I put into this batch, it would taste pretty good. However, it also would be MIGHTY chewy.

I don’t mind at all having some chewy bits here and there in this kimchi. In fact, I quite like it. However, I think a straight batch would not be good to eat on it’s own unless you chopped the kale into much smaller bits than you traditionally would the napa cabbage.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/74355https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/74355Thu, 31 Mar 2022 18:19:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Kraut on Thu, 31 Mar 2022 18:15:34 GMT]]>calldoctoday I don’t recall because it’s been a while! LOL! It had to be either Burpee’s or Hudson Valley Seed Co.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/74354https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/74354Thu, 31 Mar 2022 18:15:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Kraut on Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:40:16 GMT]]>TexLaw I need to find me some of that type. I have never seen around here or elsewhere that I recall. Where did you get them or the seeds?

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/74240https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/74240Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:40:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Kraut on Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:58:11 GMT]]>Now I see how you were able to make up the difference in the kimchi. Great looking plants! Here the worms would have a field day. Wonder how strait Kale kimchi would taste?

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/74216https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/74216Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:58:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Kraut on Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:22:57 GMT]]>sheleyp1 I always expect the same thing around here, but I have these incredible lacinato kale plants that both flourishe through the Summer without bolting but also have survived multiple freezes (including last year’s whopper). These dadgum things are over 2 years old and show no sign of slowing down.

20220324_162901.jpg

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/74214https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/74214Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:22:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Kraut on Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:28:33 GMT]]>TexLaw

In My part of the great USA, I always have better result growing brassica as a fall plant. Daikon and Napa cabbage bolts if I do a spring planting. Great for seed collection but not so good for the table.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/74206https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/74206Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:28:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Kraut on Tue, 29 Mar 2022 12:54:38 GMT]]>wdaly I didn’t add any daikon to this batch, but I can easily get them around here. We have Asian groceries all over the place.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/74203https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/74203Tue, 29 Mar 2022 12:54:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Kraut on Tue, 29 Mar 2022 12:53:38 GMT]]>@dennyo-s said in Kraut:

Because I stomp all 10 pounds at one time and fill into the 2 jars to ferment for 4 weeks, Can I add the caraway and the mustard seeds after I divvy them into quart jars to store?

You could do that, but I’d rather add the seeds when I stomp the cabbage. It all mixes up a bit when I do that, anyhow, so it would be some extra effort to go back and mix in the seeds later.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/74202https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/74202Tue, 29 Mar 2022 12:53:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Kraut on Tue, 29 Mar 2022 12:52:08 GMT]]>@dennyo-s Yes, that’s Napa cabbage in the bowl. I added the kale later on and didn’t get a picture.

If I use kale in the future, it’ll go in with the Napa cabbage. The reason it went in later this time was because it was an afterthought.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/74201https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/74201Tue, 29 Mar 2022 12:52:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Kraut on Mon, 28 Mar 2022 21:36:27 GMT]]>TexLaw I couldn’t tell from the pictures. Are you able to get daikon radishes? If so do you use them? I have trouble finding them and didn’t have any luck growing them last year. They all went to tops and bolted.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/74173https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/74173Mon, 28 Mar 2022 21:36:27 GMT