Store the sauerkraut in a sealed container with a tight-fitting lid. Store commercially sold sauerkraut in the jar it came in, making sure to use it once opened within a couple of weeks.
How sauerkraut is stored in the refrigerator affects the quality. Make sure the sauerkraut in a jar is fully immersed in the brine to prevent it from becoming oxidized because of air exposure. Push the sauerkraut below the brine level before storing it and use a clean utensil to do so each time.
Metal that is exposed to sauerkraut can rust, so avoid storing the food in a jar with a metal lid. Spoilage in fermented sauerkraut is rare when properly stored in the refrigerator. The most common change is darkened sauerkraut because of air exposure and storing it above the brine.
However, freezing can cause it to lose some of the nutrients because of extreme temperatures link. How long does freezer sauerkraut last? Because of the extreme temperatures, however, some of the nutrients may be lost. The taste, color, and texture of your sauerkraut remain the same throughout the storage period.
Things you will need: Jars or freezer bags Vacuum sealer Jar lifter optional Method: 1. Scoop your sauerkraut into jars or freezer bags. If you are using bags, seal the bag using a vacuum sealer to eliminate any air inside the bag. Set your freezer at Basement or DIY Cellar Although controversial, this method of storing sauerkraut has actually been found to be effective especially for people without refrigerators.
Many basements are dug into the earth where temperatures are around 53 degrees F and below link. Properly fermented it can last for a considerable amount of time in this temperature. The cooler your basement is the better. How long does it last in the basement or DIY Cellar? Properly fermented it can be stored in the basement, backyard or DIY Cellar for months without going bad.
Your sauerkraut will, however, be softer and sourer when stored this way as months go by. Dig a sizeable hole in your basement or backyard to accommodate the number of jars you want to store. Maintain the temperature at 53 degrees F or lower. Cover with an airtight lid put the can inside the hole and cover the hole with hay or grass. Frequently monitor the temperatures to ensure they are 53 degrees F or lower. Canning Canning is the most effective way of storing and preserving your sauerkraut.
Awesome article! By the way, if I eat all the kimchi out of the jar, can I then put more vegetables into the jar and re-pickle them? Also, what books would you recommend on making kimchi or fermentation in general? Hi Billy — This is not recommended for these reasons: 1 Probiotics tire and die off after a while. Using the brine means using micro-organisms that are on the down slope of their lives. All of those organisms contribute different flavor notes. So to get a symphony of flavor in the end product, always start with fresh produce and let the ferment progress at its own pace.
I have an unopened jar of recently purchased sauerkraut. Fridge died, but kraut got moved to neighbours fridge while still fairly chilled. Got fridge fixed and brought kraut back. Hi Sally — Sounds like that fridge is doing you no favors! If the kraut was only out of refrigeration for hours, then it should be fine to eat. But the added heat might have restarted a bit of second fermentation, which can change its texture and flavor a bit.
Hope this helps! But it should probably be good for about a month or so if kept in the refrigerator. There is no expiration date on the container of sauerkraut that I bought from Costco. But as for how long it stays fresh unopened, it is the same as if it were opened — about a month or two after the sell-by date. One of the comments says the hours out of the fridge unopened is okay.
Too much? Hi Sami — The kraut should be fine. Love the Wildbrine Organic Sauerkraut!! Never had it before, saw it at Costco, and tried it. Plan to have it on 4th of July. Still good? Hi Connie — Welcome to Team wildbrine and thank you for your kind words! However, if you want to store it for a longer period of time then you need to set the temperature of your freezer into 36 degrees. On the other hand, sauerkraut that is vinegar-based will also last for months, whereas, products that are made with meat juices or fats, as well as salt brine, will spoil more rapidly.
Sauerkraut that is not refrigerated must be consumed with a month of opening since room temperature air causes it to dry and drop its flavor. However, it could stay it in its unopened contained until you are ready to consume it, of course before its best by date.
When kept under a favorable condition and made carefully, homemade sauerkraut lasts for more than one year especially if you place the sealed jar in boiling water. Bu canned sauerkraut has a longer shelf life.
In fact, the inadequate liquid will cause the sauerkraut to dry out and lose its flavor as well as turn the color into brown. If you notice these, it is highly recommended that you throw your fermented cabbage as soon as possible. A few days after the expiration date, you can still use it IF there is no mold development as well as a bad smell. Sauerkraut will have a darkened color since it is exposed to air or it is kept above the saltwater.
But in this case, you can still consume the rest safely by removing the darkened color properly. Another sign that your sauerkraut has gone bad is that its texture becomes weird. If this happens make sure to dispose it quickly.
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