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Sauerkraut
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Hearts On Fire Sauerkraut, “Good Food Award Winner”
Ignite your taste buds with our Hearts On Fire Sauerkraut, an award-winning fermented favorite that delivers bold, smoky flavor with just the right amount of heat. Made with locally grown cabbage hearts, jalapeños, onions, and smoked paprika, this spicy sauerkraut offers the perfect balance of crunch, tang, and warmth.
Enjoy it straight from the jar, piled onto burgers or steaks, or stirred into a hearty soup just before serving for a flavorful boost. It’s a smoky, savory ferment that’s earned its reputation, and a 2018 Good Food Award, for good reason.
Traditional sauerkraut made with fresh, locally grown Finger Lakes cabbage. Naturally lacto-fermented, no vinegar, no pasteurization, no shortcuts. Raw, crunchy, and alive with live active cultures. Supports gut health and digestion. Small-batch made in Cortland, NY.
Always raw, probiotic-rich, and refrigerated for freshness. Packaged in glass jars.
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Bright, tangy, and deeply savory with a satisfying crunch. This flavor also features smoked paprika and jalapeño, bringing a subtle smokiness with a slow-building heat.
Yes, but balanced. It has a gentle, warming heat that builds without overpowering the flavor.
We use cabbage, jalapeño, smoked paprika, and salt, sourced with a focus on organic and local farms whenever possible.
Smoky, bold, and just the right amount of heat. This one brings a little fire without losing the kraut.
Our sauerkraut is handcrafted in small batches using fresh cabbage, salt, and time, nothing else. We ferment it the traditional way, without vinegar or shortcuts, so you get real flavor, real function, and a naturally crisp, satisfying crunch.
Yes, in the best way. Expect a clean, tangy acidity that develops naturally through fermentation, not from added vinegar.
We prioritize certified organic ingredients whenever possible and work closely with trusted farms.
Yes, our sauerkraut is naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Never. Just vegetables, salt, and time.
Yes. Our sauerkraut is never heat-treated, so it stays alive and active.
Yes, naturally fermented sauerkraut contains live cultures that support gut health and digestion.
Vinegar-based kraut is made for speed. Ours is fermented slowly, creating deeper flavor and beneficial bacteria you won’t find in shelf-stable versions.
Keep refrigerated. This is a living food, and cold storage slows fermentation.
Up to 9 months in the fridge when properly stored. The flavor will continue to develop and become more tangy over time.
Yes, that’s part of fermentation. Each jar continues to evolve.
Sometimes, that’s a natural sign of active fermentation.
Pile it onto hot dogs, sausages, sandwiches, grain bowls, or eggs, or eat it straight from the jar.
No, best enjoyed raw to keep the probiotics intact (though you can warm it gently if you prefer).
Anything rich or savory: meats, potatoes, cheese, or roasted vegetables all love a bright, tangy contrast. Great to add a tablespoon or two to a side of any meal to aid digestion.
Our sauerkraut is packed and shipped in 16 oz glass jars, designed to keep it fresh, secure, and easy to store.
Not necessarily. The natural acidity created during fermentation helps preserve the kraut, making it safe and stable during normal transit times.
No. Between salt and natural acidity, our kraut is well-preserved and can handle short-term temperature changes without issue.
Yes, once it arrives, store it in the fridge to slow fermentation and keep flavor balanced.