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Image zoom Ready for Natural Fermentation 101? We consulted Kathryn Lukas, the founder of Farmhouse Culture, a small organic sauerkraut company in northern California, to share the tricks of the trade for making sauerkraut at home. Let s start with a little of the science: Letting the cabbage ferment at room temperature invites beneficial bacteria to grow. These microorganisms feed on sugars in the vegetables and raise levels of lactic acid, giving fermented foods their tang while also preserving them. Here s how to get sauerkraut just right. Get the Gear For avid picklers and sauerkraut makers, a fermenting crock a clay vessel with an airtight lid is a good investment. But for smaller batches, wire-bale glass jars the ones with toggle clasps and rubber gaskets ....