How much salt do you need to make sauerkraut?

In this recipe, I am using a 3-pound cabbage and using one tablespoon of salt. The amount of salt you use depends on how many pounds of cabbage you have. If you have a smaller cabbage, you can use less, or if you have a bigger cabbage, you may need more.

How is sauerkraut fermented?

The sauerkraut fermentation happens as the cabbage is mixed with salt, which draws out the moisture from the cabbage heads to create a brine. The cabbage sits and ferments in this brine.