For those of us who are fans, sauerkraut is a juicy, tangy, crunchy topping to load onto our foot-longs, slurp up alongside kielbasa and mashed potatoes, or munch by the forkful straight from the jar.

I love to pickle red cabbage because of the magical ... to allow the salty water to drain away. Pack the cabbage into sterilised jars and pour over the lightly spiced vinegar to completely cover.