Sauerkraut I actually like

I hate sauerkraut. There I said it. 

Most people like or LOVE it. Not me. It's sour, mushy and gross. 

But I love cabbage, and many have told me I'm missing out on sauerkraut. My fam likes Reuben sandwiches and I can make a great one at home for them - homemade Russian dressing and all, but I always buy sauerkraut. Until today. 

I had all the sandwich ingredients but not sauerkraut, and realized I might be able to make some with fresh cabbage and kale. Glad I tried! Total success and I don't even hate the homemade stuff. 

Homemade Sauerkraut

This is enough to top four sandwiches generously, but it will keep for a few days in the fridge so you could have it for lunch tomorrow, too. 

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup white vinegar, or 1/4 white and 1/4 white wine vinegar

handful of kale, chopped

1/4 onion, sliced

1/2 head cabbage, shredded medium-fine

1/4 tsp sea salt

1/4 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp garlic powder

shake of pickling spice, if you have it (it's kind of key, but also optional)

pinch of black pepper, to taste

In a saucepan or pot, combine all ingredients and bring to boil. Stir and cover, reduce heat and simmer 10-15 minutes to desired mushy-ness. Or crispness, if you are like me. 

Cool and store in a clean glass jar. 

Enjoy not hating sauerkraut anymore!