Whether you’re looking for the best fermentation weight to keep your vegetables below the brine, an airlock lid to prevent molds and yeast from entering your jar, or perhaps the perfect stoneware crock to begin fermenting larger batches, my product reviews will help you choose.
Over the past ten years, I have made countless batches of ferments testing various fermentation tools. I now have a trusted set that I grab each and every time I ferment something. My favorite set includes my prized kitchen scale which is especially handy when it comes to adding the correct amount of salt.
And, don’t miss my curated list of fermentation tools on my shopping page. Everything you need to start fermenting.
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When to use Masontops Pickle Pebble & Pipe fermentation tools for best results w/o loss of brine or mold growth. Sauerkraut? Pickles? Kimchi?
Unlock the health benefits of fermented foods with this guide. How to buy, make at home & delicious ways to incorporate them into your meals.
Discover the secret to making perfect sauerkraut—find out which cabbage type is best. Tips on how to select the freshest head for fermentation
Great gift ideas for beginner and pro fermenters alike. Curated list updated for 2022. Fermentation weights, favorite books, salts and scale.
Discover the pros and cons of pickling vs fermenting, their health benefits, how they affect food flavor, & which one is best for gut health.
The What? Why? Who? Where? When? and How? of fermenting vegetables in a water-sealed crock. Type to select? Size? Where buy. Care & Cleaning
Ready to buy healthy sauerkraut with beneficial bacteria? Shopping Guide for the Right Stuff: where in the store, what look for on the label.
Discover the best salt for fermentation success. Explore various types of salt & learn which one to choose for great results. FREE PDF Guide
Stock your fermentation kitchen with the best fermentation tools. With 15 years of experience, I have my favorites that ensure ease & success
See how the PickleHelix fermentation weight works to hold ferments below the brine. Pros. Cons. Demoed with sauerkraut, pickles, & pastes.
WECK Small-Batch Preserving has a variety of fermenting, canning, and pickling recipes. Check out the tasty recipe for Brussels Sprout Kimchi.
Crucial for successful fermentation of sauerkraut is keeping everything below the brine and away from air. This is done with fermentation weights and…
Discover the best fermentation weight for mason jar fermenting. 7 different weights tested over 28 days. Safely below the brine? No brine overflow? No mold?
What’s best to use for fermentation? Plastic? Glass? Ceramic? Stainless Steel? Silicone? What to look for what choosing your fermentation weight, lid or jar.
Fermentation lids for small batch fermentation of sauerkraut & vegetables in Mason jars. Do you need an airlock? A weight? Best lids. How do airlocks work?
Are you struggling to use a scale that doesn’t work? Need a scale and don’t know what to buy? Find out why the MyWeigh KD-8000 Digital Scale is my favorite.
REVIEW: Kraut Source Fermentation Lid. Spring-action design and water-sealed lid keeps all ferments safely below the brine with CO2 forced out of your jar.
Looking for a high-quality fermenting crock? I review a water-sealed crock from Stone Creek Trading. Made in Poland. Glass weights, smooth glaze, mold-free.
ViscoDisc Canning Buddies. A simple, cost-effective way to keep your ferments below the brine without loss of brine during fermentation. Safe. Easy to use.
Review of Fermented Vegetables by Kirsten & Christopher Shockey. My photo-rich recipe of fermented Garlic Paste. Links to other recipes, videos & podcasts.
Pickle-Pushing No-Float Jar-Packer keeps ferments below the brine & air-tight. Photos show tests with sauerkraut, fermented carrots and garlic-scape paste.
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