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Fermentation Containers
tp4tissue:
They're crazy expensive. tiny one is $38
Only millionaires can afford to eats dat sauerkraut
What do you guys use ?
Updat_
My Build thus far.... (using on hand containers) Thoughtz ?
Having trouble keeping the cabbage under the Juice, because I don't have weights that can fit in there that's wide enough.
I'm thinking this is probably good enough because the carbon dioxide should displace enough oxygen, I just have to release it here/there slightly. Do I even need the plastic wrap, without it, I don't have to release everyday, it'll do it on its own no ?
Yellow, plastic wrap
Red, Cap forms water seal, edge is under water.
Dotted line, rubber band
Basement temperature: 70 F, 21 C
kajahtaa:
Dad always used glass. Don't clamp down the lid unless you enjoy glass.
tp4tissue:
do they splodz?
fohat.digs:
You don't need fancy stuff. People did this for millennia before refrigeration (and of course had no idea about microbes). Centuries ago they filled up a barrel with whole heads of cabbage and topped it up with salt water, then waited a few months.
I use glass casseroles (so I can see the progress of my project) and turning the tops upside-down is ideal for both weighting and sealing during fermentation (put it on a pan in case it bubbles out). If you can find glass tops with minimal doming that is preferable.
After a week I just put it in regular jars in the refrigerator (not fully tightened).
noisyturtle:
You don't need some fancy container. Use Ball glass jars like people have been using for 200 years dude.
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