Sauerkraut

[Canary42]

While browsing my supermarket website to compile a shopping basket, I came across an item Classic Sauerkraut.

This is something I've never tried. Any opinions before I take the plunge ?

[alavahalf]

Go for it .. if you like a bit of bacteria !

[Spicerack]

Pickled cabbage, isn't it?

[shoota]

I've had sauerkraut in Germany several times, it can vary in it's sourness and it may be a Marmite thing - you either like or not according to your taste.
Fresh and fairly mild it is lovely.

[Mamyalynne]

It is reputed to have a fair few benefits, just be wary of the salt levels.

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/health-benefits-sauerkraut

[Prudie]

More like pickled off cabbage isn't it? Imagine a shredded white cabbage left in the warm to sweat and smell for a few days and then bunging it in vinegar :-)

[alavahalf]

It will certainly keep the visitors away ... Sauerkraut is finely cut raw cabbage that has been fermented by various lactic acid bacteria. It has a long shelf life and a distinctive sour flavor, both of which result from the lactic acid formed when the bacteria ferment the sugars in the cabbage leaves.

[Buenchico]

I'm no great fan of most cabbage-based foods, such as the Polish dish, bigos, (although I do quite enjoy some decent gołąbki from time to time), so I've decided that sauerkraut isn't for me. However tastes differ, so you might like it (and it's meant to be good for you).

This recipe gives you an idea of what you'd be getting if you bought some:
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/simple-sauerkraut

[MallyJ]

Try it....only your opinion of it matters to you. Some will love it, others will hate it and all opinions in between. You try it and see what you think.

[Canary42]

Thanks everyone, I've decided to go for it.

[sanmac]

When you get your sauerkrout, be sure to make a reuben sandwich...Delicious!

[Mexican18]

Lovely on a salad.

[AuntPollyGrey]

Sauerkraut has no vinegar in it. I like it hot with boiled ham hock German sausage boiled potatoes and plenty of mustard. Heating it up takes some of the sourness away.

https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/choucroute-garnie

[Mexican18]

It will certainly make you fart !(excuse the vulgarity,I couldn't resist it)

[gingejbee]

We like it....but, rather than plain, soften a thinly sliced onion and sliced eating apple in oil/butter and stir into sauerkraut as it's heating.
Nice with "porky" things,,,,frankfurters, bratwurst, bockwurst etc.

[AuntPollyGrey]

sanmac // When you get your sauerkraut, be sure to make a Rueben sandwich...Delicious! //

Are you Canadian by any chance ? ;-)

[Bazile]

sauerkraut
Isn't that a resentful German?

[Old_Geezer]

Soured pet food ? Would give it a miss were I you.

[retrocop]

Not much I won't eat but I would give it a miss.I have pe4rsevered with it several times and it always smells and tastes like bicycle inner tubes to me.

[tiggerblue10]

Tried it once and didn't like it.

[pastafreak]

I've eaten it, and don't mind it.