Subject - Salty sauerkraut
QUESTION - Sauerkraut was made more salty than desired. Can it be rinsed and then packed it into jars and then add clear water before processing in a boiling water bath?
ANSWER - No. Sauerkraut should not be rinsed before processing since that would also rinse away natural acids in the brine. Heat destruction of harmful microbes is slower under less acid conditions so she would be creating a food safety risk.
Process the salty kraut as it is now. To reduce saltiness, rinse only AFTER the jars are processed and opened.
