{"id":148,"date":"2016-02-05T15:30:47","date_gmt":"2016-02-05T21:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/?p=148"},"modified":"2016-12-07T13:45:30","modified_gmt":"2016-12-07T19:45:30","slug":"choosing-fermenting-container","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/2016\/02\/05\/choosing-fermenting-container\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing a fermenting container"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><em><strong>How do I choose a fermenting container to get started?<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Fermenting container choice is one of personal preference. The fermenting container that you choose must simply hold your brine and should restrict contact with O2. It should protect your contents form contamination and it should be able to release the CO2 that is generated. That is all there is to a fermenting container. Goat bladders , skins and even banana-leaf lined holes in the ground have been used in the past as fermenting containers but we will from this point on stay a little more modern.<\/p>\n<p>Why is this important? The brine discourages bad bacteria, molds and yeasts that will spoil the fermenting vegetables . Salt has long been recognized as being a preservative and using a liquid form works effectively to discourage spoiling bacteria from the start of the process. At this point we have already helped our vegetables to survive nature&#8217;s onslaught. Lacto bacteria love salt. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>While a ferment is underway, it will produce CO2 [ carbon dioxide ]. This hinders the growth of bad elements. This action when carried out in a controlled atmosphere of the fermenting container, results in a CO2 enriched &#8220;blanket&#8221; which further discourages bad microbes from gaining a foothold in our ferment. Lacto bacteria love CO2 \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>Your fermenting container must be constructed of a material that will not harbor mold and should be able to withstand the extreme salt and acid environment of your ever-changing brine as it goes from a &#8220;base&#8221; PH to an acid one as the friendly bacteria create a habitat that the spoiling bacteria are not able to thrive in.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><strong>Traditionally used are:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Mark-Campbell-Ceramics-207273775986073\/\" target=\"_blank\">sauerkraut crock<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Fido jar<\/li>\n<li>The mason jar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<pre><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">*<\/span> All these work well and operate basically the same. They <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">hold brine and limit contact with the outside air<\/span> which contain possible contaminating microbes seeking a place to colonize and allow CO2 to build a protective blanket in the fermenting container. Two of these explained here have a built in \"pressure relief\" feature built into them. That is the traditional fermenting crock and the Fido type jars. The mason jar has to be modified with an airlock system to be fully functional. [<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">leaving the lid loose is not a good way to control the CO2 content of a jar unless you are right there to release when pressure is high and replace when pressure stops escaping to keep O2 and bad bacteria and mold from entering<\/span>]<\/strong><\/pre>\n<blockquote><p><strong><em>Type of vessel: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Mark-Campbell-Ceramics-207273775986073\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff6600;\">Grandma&#8217;s Kraut Crock<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Description:<\/strong> Large, usually earthern fermenting container with built in &#8220;moat&#8221; that functions as an <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">effective airlock<\/span> when filled with water. Veggies are placed inside and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">covered with brine<\/span> and a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">fermenting weight<\/span> is placed to hold contents under the protective brine. The &#8220;moat&#8221; is filled with water and the lid placed into the &#8220;moat&#8221; and monitored for evaporation as the ferment progresses. This allows the CO2 to build up and release under the lid through the &#8220;moat&#8221;.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<pre><strong><em>Here is a great place to plug a special source of fermenting crocks. Handmade, one at a time, by one of the last and best \"Functional Artists\" in the field.... Mr Mark Campbell of<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Mark-Campbell-Ceramics-207273775986073\/\"><em> Mark Campbell Ceramics<\/em> <\/a><\/strong><\/pre>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-721\" style=\"max-width: 450px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-108-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-721 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Mark Campbell\" data-height=\"350\" data-width=\"450\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_721\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_721\" class=\"flexslider\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-708 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2016-09-16 20:53:11\" data-filename=\"markcambell1.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Mark-Campbell-Ceramics-207273775986073\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"397\" height=\"206\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/markcambell1.jpg\" class=\"slider-721 slide-708 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"Mark Campbell Ceramics produces excellent an fermenting container!\" rel=\"\" title=\"Mark Campbell Ceramics produces excellent an fermenting container!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/markcambell1.jpg 397w, https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/markcambell1-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Mark Campbell Ceramics. Hand made fermentation crocks custom orders accepted.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-718 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2016-09-16 20:53:30\" data-filename=\"markcambell11.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Mark-Campbell-Ceramics-207273775986073\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/markcambell11.jpg\" class=\"slider-721 slide-718 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"The correct fermenting container for medium to large batches\" rel=\"\" title=\"The correct fermenting container for medium to large batches\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/markcambell11.jpg 720w, https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/markcambell11-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">For the \"Founder\" Mr Sandor Katz , GodFather of the modern fermentation revival<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-717 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2016-09-16 20:53:28\" data-filename=\"markcambell10.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Mark-Campbell-Ceramics-207273775986073\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"922\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/markcambell10.jpg\" class=\"slider-721 slide-717 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"Choosing the right fermenting container is half the job done!\" rel=\"\" title=\"Choosing the right fermenting container is half the job done!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/markcambell10.jpg 960w, https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/markcambell10-300x288.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Weights available also! Lord these are so pretty and functional!<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-716 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2016-09-16 20:53:27\" data-filename=\"markcambell9.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Mark-Campbell-Ceramics-207273775986073\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/markcambell9.jpg\" class=\"slider-721 slide-716 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"Choosing the right fermenting container is half the job done!\" rel=\"\" title=\"Choosing the right fermenting container is half the job done!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/markcambell9.jpg 960w, https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/markcambell9-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Crock label says it all \ud83d\ude42 <\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-715 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2016-09-16 20:53:25\" data-filename=\"markcambell8.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/toocooked\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/markcambell8.jpg\" class=\"slider-721 slide-715 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"A good fermenting container should make you happy\" rel=\"\" title=\"A good fermenting container should make you happy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/markcambell8.jpg 960w, https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/markcambell8-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Earthy and functional.. Love It!<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-714 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2016-09-16 20:53:23\" data-filename=\"markcambell7.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/toocooked\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/markcambell7.jpg\" class=\"slider-721 slide-714 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"Mark Campbell Ceramics produces excellent a great fermenting container\" rel=\"\" title=\"Mark Campbell Ceramics produces excellent a great fermenting container\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/markcambell7.jpg 960w, https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/markcambell7-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Gorgeous!<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-713 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2016-09-16 20:53:21\" data-filename=\"markcambell6.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/toocooked\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/markcambell6.jpg\" class=\"slider-721 slide-713 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"Mark Campbell Ceramics fermenting container line is awesome\" rel=\"\" title=\"Mark Campbell Ceramics fermenting container line is awesome\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/markcambell6.jpg 720w, https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/markcambell6-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">WOW! Looks wooden!<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-712 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2016-09-16 20:53:19\" data-filename=\"markcambell5.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Mark-Campbell-Ceramics-207273775986073\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/markcambell5.jpg\" class=\"slider-721 slide-712 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"Mark Campbell Ceramics produces an excellent fermenting container\" rel=\"\" title=\"Mark Campbell Ceramics produces an excellent fermenting container\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/markcambell5.jpg 720w, https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/markcambell5-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Any design possible!<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-711 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2016-09-16 20:53:17\" data-filename=\"markcambell4.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Mark-Campbell-Ceramics-207273775986073\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/markcambell4.jpg\" class=\"slider-721 slide-711 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"Owning a Mark Campbell Ceramics fermenting container is something to &quot;urn&quot; for\" rel=\"\" title=\"Owning a Mark Campbell Ceramics fermenting container is something to &quot;urn&quot; for\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/markcambell4.jpg 801w, https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/markcambell4-250x300.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">One of the last \"Functioning\" artist we have<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-710 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2016-09-16 20:53:16\" data-filename=\"markcambell3.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Mark-Campbell-Ceramics-207273775986073\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/markcambell3.jpg\" class=\"slider-721 slide-710 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"Mark Campbell Ceramics produces excellent fermenting containers!\" rel=\"\" title=\"Mark Campbell Ceramics produces excellent fermenting containers!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/markcambell3.jpg 720w, https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/markcambell3-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">A vanishing art!<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-709 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2016-09-16 20:53:14\" data-filename=\"markcambell2.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Mark-Campbell-Ceramics-207273775986073\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/markcambell2.jpg\" class=\"slider-721 slide-709 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"Owning a Mark Campbell Ceramics fermenting container is something to &quot;urn&quot; for\" rel=\"\" title=\"Mark Campbell Ceramics&#039; fermenting container design is totally awesome\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/markcambell2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/markcambell2-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Handmade fermenting crocks<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<pre><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Pro's<\/span> and <\/em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Cons<\/span><\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0 Due to size it will hold a <span style=\"color: #008000;\">more even temperature<\/span> and as it is usually made of an opaque material so that <span style=\"color: #008000;\">sunlight can not effect the contents<\/span>. A fermenting crock can <span style=\"color: #008000;\">convert a large amount of raw veggies into a winter's supply of tasty DIY food<\/span> in a hurry! The unit is <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">heavy<\/span> and is best suited for large batchs. It <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">requires weights <\/span>to hold contents under the brine.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\r\n\r\n*<\/span> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Almost every family has one of these in their possession. IF you are using an heirloom, keep in mind that <span style=\"color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;\">old vessels may have contained a lead based finish<\/span> and may not be the best thing to use actively. Always check with the producer when buying a new one! It is possible to test your old one with a lead test pen but we are not sure how reliable this method really is!\r\n<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The crock is great for large batches. But be prepared to process the resulting fermented foods for better storage rates unless your audience has some heavy eaters.\u00a0 The <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">large batch is best suited for tried and proven recipes<\/span>. There is nothing like having a 3 gallon or larger ferment finish and finding out that it had <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"just to <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><del>dam<\/del><\/span> much garlic\" <span style=\"color: #000000;\">:)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/pre>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Type of vessel: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff6600;\"><em>Fido type wire bail jar<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Description:\u00a0 <\/strong>A type of glass jar once popular in the USA for home canning but widely replaced by the &#8220;mason jar&#8221; due to it&#8217;s failure to fully seal during the heat based processes used to can foods.\u00a0 It has a &#8220;wire-bail&#8221; feature that brings forth nostalgic memories. It does not require an airlock to operate as the lid gasket will allow CO2 to escape with a burping action when enough pressure develops. Comes in many sizes.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<pre>INSERT PICS HERE OF FIDOS \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Pro's<\/span> and <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Cons<\/span>: <\/strong>The jar is imported from Italy and can be <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">pricey<\/span>. There are functional \"<span style=\"color: #008000;\">knock-offs<\/span>\" on market but the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">parts do not always interchange<\/span>. They call for a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">weight system<\/span> to hold contents under brine although some people cling to the belief that once the CO2 blanket has developed there is no need to cover the contents with brine. <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>We do not hold that belief to be wholly accurate!<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 They are <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">harder to work<\/span> during the fermenting process if used with a water filled airlock as it needs removed from the lid to prevent spillage of water. Using the new \"<span style=\"color: #008000;\">water less airlock<\/span>\" solves this problem nicely. <span style=\"color: #000000;\">There are <span style=\"color: #008000;\">many Fido sizes available<\/span><\/span>. The <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">release of overflowing brine <span style=\"color: #339966;\">through the gasket<\/span> at random places<\/span> can be a drawback. <span style=\"color: #000000;\">It requires <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">placing jar<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> into a catch pan<\/span> in most cases. Installing a good quality grommet and airlock helps the overflow issue as the airlock can hold some of the overflow but also makes accessing the jar top work it a lot harder. Installing an airlock in the fido does defeat the benefit of the \"self-burping\" gasket as the pressure that an airlock requires to \"burp\" is so so much lower than that of the installed gasket when fully compressed by the lid.<\/pre>\n<h5><strong>Type of vessel:\u00a0\u00a0 <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff6600;\"><em>Mason jar<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Description: <\/strong>A standardized make of jar used extensively in the home canning and fermenting field. It will not expel CO2 pressure efficiently without constant attendance and supervision. The jars are often adapted with a special lid and gasket fitted\u00a0 with an external airlock to allow CO2 to escape which reduces chance of explosions as well! They also have many of the same problems of the Fido type jar.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>INSERT PICS OF MASON JAR KITS HERE<\/p>\n<pre><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Pro's<\/span> and<\/em> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Cons<\/span>: <\/strong>The jars are readily available and affordable. <span style=\"color: #008000;\">There are many sizes available<\/span>. They are a good choice for small batch fermenting . They do require a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">weight system<\/span>. A good gasket and grommet to maintain airtight integrity and an airlock is a bonus as well to prevent explosions from active ferments and reduces the need to <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"burp\" manually<\/span>. A good system to use for <span style=\"color: #008000;\">small batch rotational fermenting<\/span>. Mason jars have the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">same overflow collection problem<\/span> that Fido jars have unless an airlock is used which can catch some of the overflow. Plan your needs and only ferment what you need in a steady and specific time frame to avoid having to process for long term storage and deliver probiotic rich food to your table.<\/pre>\n<h3>In conclusion:<\/h3>\n<p>All 3 fermenting containers work well. Each has it&#8217;s own set of benefits, hacks and drawbacks. For example you do not want to use a 5 gallon crock system for a quart of veggies. Nor would you want to make a 4 gallon ferment with a new recipe only to find you did not like the result!\u00a0 That said if you are preserving a whole garden crop with a proven recipe&#8230;. you would most likely want to ferment in a crock and process the results for longer storage. This would be possible in jars but would take up more space for sure and labor! So to recap: If you want volume&#8230;.. use granny&#8217;s kraut crock and process the larger amounts for longer storage. If you want a slow steady stream of live probiotics at your table or want to try a few recipe variations without committing to the one version you may not like OR only have a limited quantity of a veggie&#8230;.. use Fido or mason jars and eat &#8220;<span style=\"color: #008000;\">fresh<\/span>&#8221; and &#8220;<span style=\"color: #008000;\">live<\/span>&#8221; and &#8220;small batch&#8221;. It is our belief that a well equipped kitchen should include all type of fermenting containers. There are so many things to ferment that we use in our everyday lives that have been replaced by &#8220;packaged&#8221; dead foods void of any health benefits that our ancestors and modern doctors say we need! Maybe it is only a few quarts of pickles, a bottle of spicy ketchup or a jar of tangy salsa you need today. It may be that you have acquired a taste for fancy kimchi or sauerkraut and don&#8217;t want to waste funds on store bought versions.\u00a0 Or it may be a need to preserve the proceeds of a garden or take advantage of low prices at the market&#8230;&#8230;.. You should have a variety of fermenting containers on hand and be familiar with how to use them.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><strong>This would be an excellent place to ask why a person writing this article and actively in the business of making fermenting kits for mason jars would leave the reader with the impression that anything but mason jars were the best to use? I mean it calls for extra addition of an airlock to vent CO2 and still suffers from overflow issues<\/strong> <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ultimatepicklejar.com\/zen-cart6\/index.php?main_page=page&amp;id=5&amp;chapter=100\" target=\"_blank\">Good point! AND the answer is simple.. Using our fermenting kit system really does bring the mason jar back to par with the other fermenting containers discussed here! With the Pickle*Pusher small batch fermenting kits, we address the issues and drawbacks and tackle them all with advanced engineering spawned of need! We feel we have accomplished our goals and have much more to come. <\/a><\/p>\n<pre><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">NOTE: We do not mean that you can not use the fermented goods from the crock without processing! Rather we mean that as a general rule most people do \"can\" or \"process\" their crock contents which allows them to last longer. 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