HomeBuddy Fermentation Crock with Weights - 1 Gallon Ceramic Sauerkraut Crock with Fermention Weights and Lid - Works Well as Onggi Kimchi Pot, Pickling Crock or Sourdough Crock

On my first ferment, after about a week, salt crystals started to form in complex patterns on the exterior of the crock. Clearly, brine was escaping from the crock through tiny cracks (likely due to a problem called "crazing"). Once the water evaporated on the outside, the patterns of salt were left on the surface. This renders the crock unusable for fermentation. It is a shame, because it was a really nicely designed crock. The handles, the smooth interior and the deep water well had me looking forward to using it for years to come.

It's well made and it was packed good, so it arrived whole. It does what it's supposed to do and looks good :)

In plaats van tweemaal daags de potten te ontluchten gebeurt dit nu vanzelf! Alleen om de paar dagen waterstof controleren en soms de inhoud. Plus een uniforme partij!

I ordered one crock about a month or two ago to make home-made fermented veggies. Started with kimchi, then Middle Eastern inspired torshi. A week ago, I ordered another crock and made 2 different kinds of sauerkrauts. So far, I absolute love these crocks. While we have a much larger beautiful ceramic crock, I love the idea that this one fits on my counter space and it adds a simple decorative minimalist element too. The groove in which the lid is sitting in is perfect to create anaerobic seal and protect the fermentation process. The weights fit neatly inside and they are easy to put in. I would recommend this to any fermentation food enthusiast.

This is a fantastic kit for fermentation. The crock itself is large and sturdy. The weights and wooden tamper are a great addition. It's ideal for making large quantities of kimchi/sauerkraut etc. My first batch of kimchi is still fermenting, but I have had no issues with mould etc. as I ensure I regularly top up the reservoir around the lid with fresh water. I am very happy with the kit.

Je me réjouis surtout de faire les choux,verts,blancs,rouges et grâce au livre de recettes,je vois que je peux fermenter aussi d’autres légumes,c’est super-j’aurais dû l’acheter avant ! Mais cet automne j’ai de quoi faire avec mes choux entre autres👍