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[–] [Deleted] 2 points (+2|-0)

Did you use salt? How did you make it?

[–] [Deleted] 2 points (+2|-0)

I used pickling salt. Thanks. I'll use a rock to keep the floaties down. Might be a while till I post an update but I will.

[–] [Deleted] 2 points (+2|-0)

Try more liquid next time and a weight on the top of the cabbage to keep it down? A nice clean flat rock works well, just boil it for 5 mins before you use it.

[–] phoxy 1 points (+1|-0)

Don't let the mold sour your enthusiasm!

I had a devil of a time with moldy sauerkraut. I could never keep all the little floaties under the liquid surface. I would like to try again when cabbage is cheap.

How long did the batch last before molding?

[–] [Deleted] 2 points (+2|-0)

Around 3 weeks time. Haven't checked it since last weekend. I'm going to try again for another batch this weekend. Maybe it's for the best as I wanted to add some heat to the batch. Throw a Thai chili or two in.

First time I tried so no surprise. But after having homemade kraut I can't go back to the store bought stuff.