# Small-Batch Fermented Cabbage by Weight
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Publication state: published
Updated: 2026-07-28
Primary keyword: small-batch fermented cabbage recipe
A practical, source-aware recipe for small-batch fermented cabbage, with the history kept close to the method.
## Timing and Yield
- Prep: 25 minutes
- Cook: 0 minutes
- Total: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 litre jar
## Ingredients
- 800 g shredded cabbage
- 16 g non-iodized salt
- 1 tsp caraway seeds, optional
## Method
1. Weigh: Weigh prepared cabbage, then use salt equal to 2 percent of that weight.
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   Image description: Step 1: Weigh for Small-Batch Fermented Cabbage.
2. Massage: Massage cabbage and salt until enough liquid appears to wet the bottom of the bowl.
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   Image description: Step 2: Massage for Small-Batch Fermented Cabbage.
3. Pack: Pack tightly into a clean 1 litre jar, keeping cabbage below its brine with a fermentation weight.
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4. Ferment: Cover with an airlock or loose lid and ferment at cool room temperature. Check daily; refrigerate when the acidity and texture are pleasant.
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   Image description: Step 4: Ferment for Small-Batch Fermented Cabbage.
## Storage
Once fermented to taste, refrigerate and keep cabbage submerged. Use clean utensils.
## History Context
Lactic fermentation transformed cabbage into durable foods across many regions; sauerkraut and kimchi are distinct traditions, not interchangeable labels.
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## Sources
1. Pinterest Predicts 2026. Pinterest Business. https://business.pinterest.com/en-gb/pinterest-predicts/