The dry-salting fermentation method used to make sauerkraut works brilliantly on almost any firm vegetable, so you can happily explore beyond the traditional cabbage. I had a couple of carrots and a piece of squash that needed saving, so I turned them into a golden kraut with ginger, turmeric and a little orange zest for brightness. Use whatever you have to hand and let the ingredients lead your creativity.
Phelps, New York, known as the 'Sauerkraut Capital of the World,' was once the largest sauerkraut producer globally, thanks to its fermentation factories established in the early 1900s.
Fermented cabbage, like sauerkraut, helps protect your gut lining from damage caused by inflammation. Eating raw cabbage or salty brine alone may not have the same effect.