Bavarian

The Origins of Bavarian Sauerkraut
Historical Overview
Bavarian sauerkraut has roots tracing back over 2,000 years to ancient China. Chinese laborers building the Great Wall fermented cabbage in rice wine. The method reached Europe through Mongol invasions. Germans adopted fermentation for cabbage preservation, adding localized flavors. Bavarians introduced spices like caraway seeds and juniper be