The U.S. was thrown into recession only a few months after Reagan took office in the 1980s, and the Great Recession had already begun by the time Obama entered the White House in 2009. Andrew Soergel and Ethan Rosenberg for USN&WR; Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Temperature affects the speed of fermentation. Between 60Â°F and 65Â°F, it will take 6 weeks to make sauerkraut. The ideal temperature is between 70Â°F and 75Â°F where it will ferment properly in 3 to 4 weeks.
Storage Details. Sauerkraut is a pickled food, so it keeps very well under optimal storage conditions and can last for several months in the refrigerator. To store sauerkraut for extended periods, ensure that the temperature of your refrigerator is set to at least 36 degrees Fahrenheit or below.