Red Sauerkraut

Ingredients

7 cups shredded red cabbage (about 1 [2-pound] cabbage)

1 cup shredded carrot

2 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt

1 3/4 cups white vinegar

2 teaspoons caraway seeds

1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds

1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns

1/2 teaspoon whole allspice

1 cup water

1 teaspoon sugar

Directions

Preparation
1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Weigh down cabbage with a smaller bowl filled with cans. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours, tossing occasionally.
2. Bring vinegar and next 4 ingredients (through allspice) to a boil in a large saucepan; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Cover and let stand at room temperature 24 hours.
3. Rinse cabbage thoroughly under cold water. Drain cabbage; squeeze dry. Place cabbage in large bowl.
4. Strain vinegar mixture through a colander over a bowl; discard solids. Stir 1 cup water and sugar into vinegar; pour over cabbage mixture, pressing down to immerse. Cover and refrigerate 5 days. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 1 week.

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