Omnikraut

This recipe is inspired by Angelo Garro of Omnivore Salt.

Ingredients:

1 lb. 3 oz. finely shredded cabbage (cut weight)
1 Tablespoon Omnivore Limone salt
6 oz. fennel bulb, sliced very thin
2 - 3 sprigs fresh dill, chopped
1 lemon, peel only, grated or cut into very thin slivers

Directions:

1. Place the shredded cabbage in a large stainless steel, wood, or ceramic bowl, and add in salt. Mix well and massage with clean hands for about 3 - 4 minutes.
2. Add in rest of the ingredients and mix well.
3. Add in about 1/3 of the cabbage mixture into a quart-size, wide-mouth mason jar, and using a kraut pounder, or the back of a rolling pin, tamper down the cabbage mixture. Repeat the process until the cabbage mixture reaches the shoulder of the jar.
4. Place Kraut Source onto the jar.
5. Allow to ferment at room temperature, away from direct sunlight for 7 - 10 days. Check every few days that there is water in the moat, and top off if necessary.
6. When ready, remove and replace Kraut Source with the standard mason jar lid and ring. Store in the refrigerator.

Serving Suggestion:

Durum wheat pasta with Omnivore Sicilia Sauce, topped with Omnikraut.