Making Sauerkraut & Kimchi

Date & Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Location: Sakaw Hall - 5820 11a Ave, NW, Edmonton

About the Workshop

Looking for an easy, budget-friendly way to boost gut health and make the most of local produce?

Join us at Millhurst for a practical, step-by-step fermentation workshop. You will discover how simple wild fermentation turns humble cabbage and salt into a crisp, probiotic powerhouse—no fancy crocks, pounding, or electricity needed.

Instructor Cindy Suelzle shares her approachable “patience method” and science-backed tips so you can ferment small batches with total confidence right in your own kitchen.

Top Reasons to Eat Sauerkraut

• Gut Health & Digestion: Naturally fermented, raw kraut introduces beneficial live bacteria (probiotics) directly to your digestive system.

• Nutrient-Dense & Low Calorie: High in dietary soluble fibre while remaining naturally low in calories.

• Preserves Fragile Vitamins: Wild fermentation protects and concentrates essential vitamins and minerals, including heat-sensitive Vitamin C.

• Just 2 Ingredients: Free from artificial preservatives, additives, or pasteurized vinegar—just fresh cabbage and salt.

• Incredible Flavor: Adds a tangy, crisp, and refreshing kick to any dish.

  
  

What You’ll Learn

• Fermentation vs. Vinegar Pickling: Understand the difference and why wild-fermented vegetables are probiotic.

• The "Patience Method": How to make crunchy, flavorful sauerkraut without bruising or exhausting pounding.

• The Foolproof Salt-to-Cabbage Ratio: A simple formula that guarantees success for single jars or large batches.

• Fermenting Safety & Troubleshooting: How to keep vegetables submerged, prevent mold, and recognize a healthy ferment by sight, smell, and taste.

• Bonus - Intro to Kimchi: How to apply these exact same wild-fermentation fundamentals to make homemade kimchi and other fermented veggies.

About Your Instructor

Cindy Suelzle brings decades of home food preservation and urban gardening experience to her workshops. Known for her practical, down-to-earth style, Cindy takes the mystery out of food preservation, helping Edmontonians build confidence in self-reliance and sustainable kitchen habits. Discover more of her guides and recipes at Backyard City Homestead.