Should My Sauerkraut Be Bubbling?
During the First Few Days of Fermentation, You Should See Little Champagne-Like Bubbles Slowly Moving Through the Sauerkraut and Rising to the Surface...
During the first few days of fermentation, you should see little champagne-like bubbles slowly moving through the sauerkraut and rising to the surface. ... Though this is one of the key fermentation signs, don't panic and toss your jar if you don't see bubbles.
Why is my sauerkraut bubbling?
Gases created during this first stage of fermentation need to push their way up and out of your packed sauerkraut. If these air bubbles instead get trapped in your packed sauerkraut, the mixture will expand and move up in the jar.
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How long should sauerkraut bubble?
Bubbling and foaming usually begin within about three days, depending on the temperature of your kitchen. And once you see bubbles forming, you'll know that fermentation is underway. But how do you know when it's done? Fermentation is complete when your sauerkraut tastes pleasantly sour.
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