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Sauerkraut and Mason jars.

  • 30-04-2024 6:09am
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    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,073 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    I’m sure some people on here make the above. Been to Berlin twice in the last few years and really like sauerkraut, extremely healthy etc etc.

    For two people, what size Mason jars am I looking at? Assuming one head of cabbage. One litre? Want to buy two, so when one is finishing up the other is fermented.


    Woodies, B &Q?

    Cheers.


    edit. I see Woodies do them, sorted.



Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 461 ✭✭Kingslayer


    Get kilner jars, some of the cheaper ones don't have a great seal.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,391 ✭✭✭Hodors Appletart


    Be careful, once you make Sauerkraut you'll become addicted and start to delve more deeply into fermented foods, soon you'll be researching the best kimchi recipes. Don't say you weren't warned.



  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,073 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    I enjoy kimchi. Never fermented it…… Worked with a bunch of Koreans abroad many moons ago. Good Kimchi and Korean food.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,137 ✭✭✭✭Deja Boo


    (snipped post) v sorry for not addressing your issue

    Post edited by Deja Boo on


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,073 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    I’m looking for pros and cons re: Kilner or Mason jars? Or am I over thinking it 😀?



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,391 ✭✭✭Hodors Appletart


    I use Kilner and fermentation weights



  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,073 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    Saw two YT videos. One German girl and one Yank. Great to see different approaches/ ideas re: flavourings etc. I’m up for it now 😀. Woodies here I come.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,962 ✭✭✭Gloomtastic!


    I’ve only ever seen Kilner jars in Ireland. Woodies have them and Nisbets. I get the rubber seal 500g ones. Easier to store in the fridge.



  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,073 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    Straight in at the deep end, 4 litre. Water sealed.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,591 ✭✭✭✭the beer revolu


    Nice!



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  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,073 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    So….it’s almost 3 weeks…..🥱. I’m going to knock out my Sauerkraut this weekend. Recommend 3-5 weeks. I’m impatient.
    The smell has gone from dodgy toilets to a sweet smelling…….whaeva.

    Can’t wait.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28 Norbertollio


    Hello there

    How did it work out, where did you get the 4 litre jar and was it worth in in your opinion?

    I was just going to buy some glass jars from Home store and More and get on YouTube but I searched this site first. I thought there'd been more posts but prob not really needed.

    Thanks



  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,073 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    It worked out perfectly.

    https://www.quickcrop.ie/products/fermentation-cylinder-pot-4-litre-weightstones-soft-grey-finish.html

    Worth it. Yes. Kimchi and sauerkraut to bate the band 😀. Kimchi ferments really quickly. Sauerkraut takes weeks and needs attention ( submerged/ mold avoidance)



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