I should mention that I’m really excited to taste a decidedly different product that isn’t alcohol-related, but with a spirit flavor available…Cleveland Kraut. Yes this is Sauerkraut but not just any old Kraut. Cleveland Kraut is raw and unpasteurized and it comes in seven different flavors like Classic Caraway, Beet Red with red cabbage, beets and carrots, Gnar Gnar with peppers and chilies, Cabbage & Cukes with cabbage, cucumbers, mustard seed and caraway seeds, Roasted Garlic with cabbage garlic and pepper, Curry Kraut with peppers, carrots, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, coriander and mustard seed and finally Whiskey Dill with cabbage, garlic Whiskey and dill.
I’ll admit that I really like Sauerkraut and I really like the probiotic qualities of raw kraut. We regularly buy a local farmer’s market raw kraut and even make our own…so I have a pretty good idea what makes a good Kraut.
Cleveland Kraut comes out of the bag, raw, fresh and crunchy. If you’re expecting the typical kraut mush, you won’t find it here. The texture is fresh and crispy and the tastes and flavors are really good, really complex and extremely flavorful. I had never thought of the chef-quality combinations of ingredients that Cleveland came up with, but I can say they are really good. I sampled the krauts alone and I liked them so much that I even added them later as a sandwich topping.
The pouches have sixteen 1-ounce servings per container and they have zero total fat, zero cholesterol, zero sugar and about 10-calories per serving depending on the flavor. I should also mention that all of the recipes are Gluten-free and Vegan friendly.
Cleveland Kraut does make a variety pack it you want to taste multiple flavors (and believe me you DO) or better yet, make your own Kraut blend.
Overall I’d call Cleveland Kraut a chef-quality gourmet sauerkraut that I really liked and I can’t wait to try out Cleveland Kraut’s featured recipes. As far as favorites, I’d say the Whiskey Dill, the Roasted Garlic and the Beer Red had to be my favorites. These are unique flavor combinations and really pleasing kraut blends.
Be sure to try Cleveland Kraut for yourself. And when you do try them, be sure to let us know what YOU think.
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