Question about lacto fermentation

Garry · April 2, 2011

I think I get the process, I have made sauerkraut by the jar. I'm really anxious to try some of the many recipes I've seen on the internet. My question is why can't you can the product? The recipe I used for the kraut says to can when the fermentation is done. I have also seen a few recipes online that also say to can when done. Storage space promts my question. Most say store in the fridge or root cellar, no such thing as a root cellar in this part of the world, too hot!! And like I would ever have room in the fridge! Does canning (boiling water bath) hurt the quality or taste or .....??? Any ideas, feedback, advice? Thanks in advance!

April 2, 2011	#1
Garry Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Carlsbad, new Mexico Posts: 14	Question about lacto fermentation I think I get the process, I have made sauerkraut by the jar. I'm really anxious to try some of the many recipes I've seen on the internet. My question is why can't you can the product? The recipe I used for the kraut says to can when the fermentation is done. I have also seen a few recipes online that also say to can when done. Storage space promts my question. Most say store in the fridge or root cellar, no such thing as a root cellar in this part of the world, too hot!! And like I would ever have room in the fridge! Does canning (boiling water bath) hurt the quality or taste or .....??? Any ideas, feedback, advice? Thanks in advance!