The simplest and quickest way to make pickled sauerkraut, without adding salt or wine, it will be sour and crispy in 5 days, and it will last for a year.

Sauerkraut is also called kimchi. You may think that kimchi was introduced to China from South Korea. After all, kimchi is always indispensable in Korean movies and TV dramas. However, everyone knows that sauerkraut was actually discovered by the working people of our country through continuous exploration in their lives. It was only spread to the Korean Peninsula during the Ming Dynasty. Until now, many people of the older generation still pickle sauerkraut, especially in the north where the winter is cold and long. Pickling sauerkraut is a good way to store food for the winter, and many people also like to eat sauerkraut, whether it is served with porridge. It is also perfect for cooking and making snacks.

Sauerkraut is found all over the country, and each place is different. For example, Northeast China, Guizhou, Sichuan, etc. all have their own sauerkraut. The north and the south can also be divided into two major categories of sauerkraut. The north and the south use mustard greens and Chinese cabbage for pickling respectively. Because the north is rich in Chinese cabbage, the price is close to the people, and Chinese cabbage is easier to store and the storage time is longer. Therefore, Chinese cabbage is really popular in the north. It is very cheap and common.

There are many tutorials on pickling Chinese cabbage on the Internet, but few on pickling mustard greens. Today I will share how I pickle mustard greens. The method is very simple, and you can basically learn it after watching it once. , hurry up and read on.

Pickled mustard greens

Prepare ingredients and utensils:

5kg of fresh mustard greens, 1 jar, about 2 smooth stones, plenty of boiling water, appropriate amount of bamboo slices, Food-grade plastic bags

Pickling steps:

1. Choose a sunny day to sweep the floor and wash all the mustard greens. Some people think that after washing at this time, It is difficult to dry in the sun, but as long as the weather is good enough and the drying method is correct, it is easy to dry. Then put the mustard greens directly on the floor to dry for a few hours to dry out and wrinkle some of the water in the mustard greens.

2. Add water to the pot and bring to a boil. Be sure to boil all the water. If possible, it is best to use mountain spring water or well water. If you use tap water, the pickled sauerkraut will not be sweet enough, because tap water is After layers of filtration and adding bleaching powder.

3. Put the mustard greens in the jar, do not put it too full, and then put bamboo slices in the jar to suppress the mustard greens to prevent the mustard greens from floating after adding water.

4. After the water boils, immediately pour it into the jar with pickled cabbage. The water is just enough to cover the vegetables. The water should not be too little but not too much. Place the prepared stones on the bamboo slices. Press and seal, and place the jar in a ventilated and dry place.

Some people may blanch the mustard greens first and then put them in the jar, but the sauerkraut tastes worse in this way. The purpose of pressing it with pebbles is to prevent the sauerkraut from floating on the water after fermentation. The air will go bad, so press it down and try to keep the water covering the vegetables. Bamboo chips and stones should also be cleaned to prevent them from touching oil or other dirt. Some places may put white wine, salt or rice water, etc. I don’t need to add anything with this method. You only need to follow the above steps and you will be able to eat sauerkraut in about five days. And with this method, you only need to save it. It won’t go bad if it’s cooked properly for a year, and the longer it lasts, the more sour and better the taste will be.

The above is my little "secret recipe" for pickling mustard greens. It is very simple, novices can learn it. It is applicable to both pickled mustard greens and Chinese cabbage. If you think this method is good Just use it and share it with your friends.