How to Make Sauerkraut and Get Good Results

Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way.

I started fermenting vegetables for the probiotic health benefits 15 years ago. I’ve made sauerkraut numerous times over the years, but with varied results.

I’ve thrown away quite a few batches of off-smelling or weird-colored sauerkraut. So, I was excited to try a fermenting Starter Kit by Fermentools.

I was hoping that this fermenting gadget would be a way to get good results consistently.

This kit can be used to ferment any type of vegetables, but we chose to make sauerkraut, which is fermented cabbage.

What Comes In the Fermentools Starter Kit?

Here’s a list of what’s included in the kit (see above photo):

• Stainless steel lid
• Glass weight
• Airlock system (the plastic syringe-looking thing)
• Rubber stoppers
• Rubber gasket
• High-quality Himalayan pink salt
• Instructions and a recipe for sauerkraut

I Had My Daughter Make It!

Since I’ve been fermenting for a long time, I decided to have my 18-year-old daughter use the kit to make sauerkraut. I was curious to see how well she would be able to understand the process using just the instructions included with the kit.

I also wanted to see if a beginner could get good results.

My daughter had no trouble following the instructions. The steps were clearly described. Also, there were some great tips for beginners like how much space to leave between the food and the lid, how the ferment should smell, and what is not normal.

How Did It Turn Out?

The verdict: the starter kit worked amazingly well! The sauerkraut tastes great! It also smells right. If you’ve ever made a batch that is “off,” then you’ll know what I mean.

I’m sold. If a beginner can get results this good, I’ll be using this fermenting kit every time now.

How to Make Sauerkraut With the Fermentools Starter Kit

Here are some pictures and a summary of the process. The “Basic Sauerkraut Recipe” instructions included in the Starter Kit packet are much more specific than what I’ve outlined here.

There are lots of interesting recipes on the Fermentools website that can be made with this Starter Kit, like fermented pickles, garlic, and beets. For more recipes, you can visit the Fermentools website and select the “Learn” tab on the top menu.

The Benefits of Sauerkraut

“We are so passionate about families implementing ferments into their homes as one scoop of sauerkraut has more probiotics than an entire bottle of store-bought probiotics.”

Alex & Cassie, owners of Fermentools

Why should you eat fermented foods like sauerkraut? Here are some well-known health benefits:

• probiotics, or beneficial “live” bacteria, are good for digestive health
• enzymes help the body break down food so more nutrients are absorbed
• supports the immune system
• good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, calcium, and phosphorus

Fermentools – An All-American Small Business

All of the products sold by Fermentools are made and sourced in the USA.

The company uses only the best quality pieces, including lids that are made with 304 surgical stainless steel, which are corrosion resistant. I was also impressed with the quality of the salt included.

Fermentools is a family-run business. The owners, Alex and Cassie, also homeschool their 7 children. Purchasing from this company gives us an opportunity to support an All-American small business.

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More Reviews of Fermentools

Visit the Homeschool Review Crew blog to read what other homeschoolers are saying about Fermentools.

I loved reviewing this fermenting Starter Kit. If you click on the image above, you’ll find more reviews from other homeschool families like mine that have also tried their hand at fermenting veggies with this kit from Fermentools.