How to make sauerkraut at home?

Making sauerkraut at home is a simple, cost-effective way to consume fermented foods. Here's a brief guide to making your own sauerkraut based on a recipe recommended by Andrew Huberman:

1. Ingredients Needed: You'll need just cabbage, water, and salt.
2. Chopping and Preparation: Start by chopping the cabbage. Place it in a bowl and mash it with your hands, which can be a fun activity.
3. Adding Water and Salt: After mashing the cabbage, add water and salt to the mix.
4. Covering and Storing: Cover the bowl and store it in a suitable environment.
5. Maintenance: Regularly scrape off any material that forms on the surface to prevent the growth of harmful microbes.

Andrew Huberman suggests following the detailed recipe and protocol in Tim Ferriss's book, "The 4-Hour Chef," which provides a clear, step-by-step guide to making large volumes of sauerkraut at home. He emphasizes the importance of adhering to the protocol to ensure safety and quality of the sauerkraut 1.