What was "Liberty cabbage"?

Sauerkraut took root mostly in Eastern European and Germanic cuisines, but also in other countries including the Netherlands, where it is known as zuurkool, and France, where the name became choucroute. The English name is borrowed from German where it means literally "sour herb" or "sour cabbage".

During World War I, due to concerns the American public would reject a product with a German name, American sauerkraut makers relabeled their product as "Liberty cabbage" for the duration of the war.

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George Oliver Prince

Basically the same thing happened to hamburgers, which became Salisbury steak. And being a Southerner, I like sauerkraut and hot dogs. We sure are a forgiving country

cbireland

First wife was German. Can't stand sauerkraut

carlthedad

It only became liberty cabbage due to ignorance. The general public misunderstood the word and saure cabbage to be of German origin. When in fact it was of Irish Gallic word origin.

tbear

Spencer Young, I'll have to remember that!😂😂😂

Carl Belken

cbireland, I ate it so much as a kid I developed a dislike for it. Nowadays I do like it with brats and hot dogs.

Toni Tanouye

Liberty cabbage? Oh please!!!

ArlenRose Frazier

Freedom Fries.

Ian MacBrown

I got it right with a 50/50 hint.

Cyndie Clements Stevens

I love kraut and Brats. It is a staple in our meal plan!

Vonda Summers

Got it right. Love Sauerkraut Salad.

Carole Anderson

i based my guess on "freedom fries" and the strategy worked.

Spencer Young

And what do you call a German who's in a bad mood? A sour-kraut.

majohnson

Many, many years ago. Many people are afraid of change and evolving. Sad.

staceyspinler

I wasn't too sure about my answer, used a 50/50, and got it right!!!! Know your history and remember what was taught!!! Wasn't taught in school, I'm just saying, within the family history!!!! That's how you learn!!!