Kiseli kupus (sauerkraut)

1 batch

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
24Cabbage heads (solid heads)
3Red peppers; quartered
1Fresh horseradish peeled and chopped
½Box bay leaves
1Garlic head
¼Box dry whole red peppers
52ouncesSalt (not iodized)

Directions

Core cabbage and fill with salt. Place, core side up, in large crock.

Layer cabbage, above ingredients alternately. When all has been place in crock, cover with large leaves which have been removed from cabbage; fill crock with water. Place a heavy weight on top of cabbage; cover with clean cloth. Should be ready in 40 days. Keep water clean by removing foam each day which will begin to form in about 10 days.

Source: Ivan C. Tiholiz, M.D. "Our Favorite Recipes" St. Anthony Croatian Catholic Church Typed for you by Karen Mintzias Submitted By BOBBI ZEE On 06-08-95