Make delicious and nutritious sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles, and other fermented foods right on your countertop with this all‑in‑one fermenting kit. It starts with a traditional ceramic water‑seal crock set that creates the ideal environment for slow, steady fermentation. The glazed crock features a water‑seal moat that lets carbon dioxide escape while keeping dust and contaminants out, and it includes a matching glazed lid along with two unglazed stone weights for reliable submersion.
Preparing your vegetables is simple with the triple‑blade cabbage cutter. It slices through a whole head of cabbage in minutes and handles potatoes, apples, and other firm produce just as easily. Made from sturdy, hand‑sanded bamboo, it offers a smooth, natural feel with a removable sliding safety guard and a built‑in finger‑hold for steady control. Once everything is sliced, the wooden cabbage stomper helps you pack vegetables tightly into your crock or jars. Its double‑ended beechwood design fits both wide‑mouth and regular‑mouth mason jars, giving you firm, even pressure that draws out liquid and helps produce a clean, flavorful ferment.
Together, these tools make fermentation approachable and dependable, whether you’re stocking the pantry, experimenting with new flavors, or sharing homemade ferments with family and friends.
Specs
Crocks:
- Construction: Fine, fully-vitrified stoneware clay
- Features: Crock and lid are glazed; weights are unglazed; each set includes crock, lid, and 2 semicircle weights
- Capacity & Yield:
- 2L (approx. ½ gallon) Crock: 2.5 lbs. of cabbage, makes 1 quart of kraut
- 5L (approx. 1⅓ gallons) Crock: 5 lbs. of cabbage, makes 2 quarts of kraut
- 10L (approx. 2½ gallons) Crock: 12.5 lbs. of cabbage, makes 5 quarts of kraut
- 15L (approx. 4 gallons) Crock: 20 lbs. of cabbage, makes 8 quarts of kraut
- 20L (approx. 5¼ gallons) Crock: 25 lbs. of cabbage, makes 10 quarts of kraut
- Dimensions:
- 2L Crock: 6.1" diameter x 6.9" height, 8.5" height with lid
- 5L Crock: 8.9" diameter x 11.6" height, 12" height with lid
- 10L Crock: 10" diameter x 13" height, 15" height with lid
- 15L Crock: 12" diameter x 13.25" height, 16.5" height with lid
- 20L Crock: 12.5" diameter x 14.5" height, 17.25" height with lid
- Care Instructions: Hand-wash and dry completely before storing
Cabbage Cutter:
- Construction: Bamboo with stainless steel blades
- Features: Triple blade; slices ⅛" thick; includes removable sliding safety guard and finger hold handle
- Dimensions: 23.62" length x 8.86" width x 4.80" height
- Care Instructions: Hand wash with mild soap and hot water. Rinse, towel dry, and let air dry completely. Occasionally apply food-grade mineral oil or beeswax conditioner to keep the wood from drying or cracking.
Stomper:
- Construction: Beechwood
- Features: Double-sided design fits both wide-mouth and regular-mouth mason jars
- Dimensions: 13½" tall, 2¼" at wide end, 1¾" at small end
- Care Instructions: Hand wash with warm soap and water only. Occasional oiling will help to protect and condition the wood. Not dishwasher safe and should never be soaked for extended periods of time as it may damage the stomper.
