kimw57•5mo ago

My neighbor said my kraut was too salty after a single bite...

I used to just dump a full tablespoon of salt per cabbage head without measuring, but she pointed out it made the brine harsh. Now I weigh everything and aim for 2% by weight, and the flavor is way more balanced. Do you guys weigh your salt or just go by feel?

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evan_davis5mo ago

My grandma never weighed a thing and her kraut was perfect. I just use a big pinch per layer in the crock and it always turns out fine. Sometimes overthinking it takes the soul out of the food.

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the_sean5mo ago

Yeah I used to measure everything too but then I just started doing it by feel like my buddy showed me. I pack the cabbage in layers, sprinkle salt until it looks right, and it comes out good every time. After a couple batches you just get a sense for it, your hands learn what it should feel like.

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tessaperry5mo ago

But how do you know your pinch is the same every time? My hands are different sizes on different days.

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