Sauerkraut or pickled cabbage is a frequent guest on the tables during the cold season, because besides the spicy and spicy taste, it has healing properties and is also the source of many useful substances and vitamins.
Among those who are often engaged in salting cabbage, many are reconciled with the lunar calendar, because even if you follow the same technology and recipe, you can get a completely different result.
Learn more about the most favorable days of the lunar calendar, which will provide the table with delicious and crispy salting.
Useful and harmful properties of pickled cabbage
Due to the high content of a number of vitamins, sauerkraut is a very useful product - its constant use has a positive effect on the immune system, restores the disturbed digestive processes and inhibits the aging of the body.
Did you know? According to ancient legend, cabbage - these are drops of sweat that roll down to earth from the forehead of the sky god Jupiter.
As a prevention of gastric and duodenal ulcers, the use of sauerkraut, seasoned with vegetable oil is recommended. This product retards the development of cancerous tumors, and also has a beneficial effect on the reproductive system of men, increasing potency. A high level of iodine inclusions supports the functioning of the thyroid gland.
Saline can have a harmful effect on people who are allergic to this product. It is also undesirable to use it by people suffering from acute gastrointestinal diseases (ulcers, gastritis).
It should also be borne in mind that when salting it is absolutely impossible to use galvanized dishes (only glass or enameled containers will do), because in the presence of acid tin reacts with zinc, and this compound is extremely toxic to the human body.
It should be noted that there is some difference in the process of salting and pickling this vegetable: when salting, more salt is used, which somewhat limits the fermentation and reduces the volume of lactic acid. That is, the fermented product has a more gentle effect on the human stomach.
Familiarize yourself with the cabbage salting according to the lunar calendar.
Why do cabbage harvest on the lunar calendar
Nowadays, the influence of the moon on all organisms of our planet is a long-proven fact. According to astrologers, the phases of the moon not only influence the processes of growth and development of plants, but also become a decisive factor in the preparation of homemade preparations.
Focusing on this information, the hostesses know that in the full moon sauerkraut turns tasteless, softened and prone to deteriorate quickly, due to the slowing down of the activity of the fermentation process. The most appropriate time will be the period of the new moon, namely the second week of the rising moon.
In addition, one should take into account the sign of the zodiac in which the satellite of our Earth is located in the expected salting preparation period:
- the growing moon located in the sign of Sagittarius, Capricornus, Aries or Taurus marks the most favorable period for working with blanks;
- a growing moon in Cancer, Virgo or Pisces is a recommendation to refrain from the process of salting and leaven.
Important! According to legends, the most appropriate days for pickling cabbage are Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, which are popularly called "women's".
Preparation of raw materials on the lunar calendar
The high quality of future salting depends not only on the method of preparation and the correct adherence to the optimal days of the lunar calendar, but also on the proper preparation of raw materials.
For fermentation requires juicy cabbage, which can be obtained by cutting it in the period of the growing Moon, located in water signs (in Cancer, Pisces or Scorpio). Such cabbages are not suitable for long-term fresh storage, but are most suitable for salting.
Pick up the time for harvesting vegetables from the beds can only gardeners themselves
Lunar Cabbage Salted in January
Starting to prepare salted cabbage, one should get acquainted with the most favorable days for such works, and also specify which days to sour vegetables are not recommended.
Favorable days
- Considering all the factors that positively affect fermentation processes, the most favorable days for salting in January 2019 are:
- the period from January 9 to 13;
- January 15 and 16;
- January 21.
Video: how and when to sauer the cabbage
Unfavorable days
Along with the auspicious days, in January 2019 there are days in which, according to the lunar calendar, it is highly undesirable to take a sauerkraut of cabbage — these are 5, 6, 17, 19 and 20 numbers.
Important! According to the lunar calendar, it is not recommended to pickle cabbage in the days of the new moon and the full moon.
Useful recommendations
In addition to the "right" days for the salting process, indicated in the lunar calendar, there are several simple rules, following which, you can guaranteed to get a tasty and high-quality product:
- If a can is chosen as the main container for salting, then it should be noted that it should be placed in a container with a large size. This will allow the juice selected during the fermentation process to flow freely and remain at the bottom of the tank.
- The fermentation process takes place better at a temperature of + 18 ... + 25 ° С, and therefore a warm place should be prepared in advance for a container with salting.
- In the process of lactic fermentation, bubbles appear on the cabbage surface, which must be constantly removed to avoid acidification of the product.
- All dishes that are involved in the process of salting, it is recommended not only to wash well, but pour over boiling water.
- For starter culture, only glass or enamel packaging is used.
- When choosing a variety, it should be noted that early-maturing varieties are not suitable for leaven and salting.
- The most suitable for salting cabbages are about 3-4 kg of weight, rounded shape and medium size. Inadmissible is the presence of various damage, the formation of rotten processes or areas with dents.
The traditional Korean dish "kimchi" is the same sauerkraut, only when it is cooked, the Peking type of vegetable is used, not white cabbage.
To stick or not to stick to the lunar calendar - everyone decides for himself. However, the fact of the influence of certain days on the quality of the final product has been repeatedly confirmed by experienced housewives. And therefore, combining all the rules and recommendations, you can guaranteed to get salted or sauerkraut, whose excellent taste will not leave anyone indifferent.
