Crispy spud salad with sauerkraut, ham hock and peas

Try this sauerkraut and ham hock salad, then check out our ham hock terrine, ham hock stew, ham hock rotolo and more ham hock recipes.

This sauerkraut salad is a gut-supportive go-to. Don’t worry if you can’t finish it all in one sitting – as potatoes cool, they become richer in resistant starch, which can help to improve blood sugar control by supporting healthy gut bacteria. Plus, as resistant starch is fermented slowly, it causes less gas then other fibres – great for those with a more sensitive gut. Try more recipes for a healthy gut.

Choose your sauerkraut (fermented cabbage with caraway seeds) wisely – shop-bought versions are often pasteurised for a longer shelf life – needless to say this destroys many of the beneficial bacteria. Look for an unpasteurised sauerkraut from speciality or health-food shops.