sauerkraut

[lalaland]

that is soo disappointing.

I'll have to do some research and see if I can make it in quart jars instead of the crock. I could keep maybe 4 -6 jars in the frig which is already overflowing with apples.

I would dig a root cellar but the water table is so high on my land.

 

[freemotion]

You absolutely can make it in quarts. I think Tankshill does. You can also get two-quart canning jars, which will be easier to use and will still fit in your fridge.

 

[lalaland]

guess I'm going to be doing some cleaning out of the frig this weekend! I do have some larger jars, maybe a few gallon sizes.

guess its time to do a search on kraut to make sure it goes ok.
thanks for the help!

 

[TanksHill]

I have to admit I used jars with and without weights. I didn't have any issues either time.

I however just got that awesome crock made and did a batch last week. When my 3 days were up I transferred the kraut into quart jars and stick it n the fridge.

This was my first batch ever. I actually switched into 3 quarts after Free's advice. More room for expansion.




Here is my new crock.




here are the weights he made me. I ended up using two sets to hold down the kraut.



Here is slave labor at its best.


I really need to order one of those large wood pounder things from Lehman's.

g

 

[keljonma]

You could water bath can the kraut after it is fermented, if you want to keep it on a pantry shelf (as opposed to taking up space in the fridge).

 

[Boogity]

TanksHill - she's beautiful. What are those weights made of?

 

[TanksHill]

Thanks. She like to help in the kitchen.

I posted about the weights before. They are ceramic. Very heavy. I guess that's what you call them. I had a local craftsman make me the crock. I assumed the weights were going to be glazed but I was wrong. I thought about sealing them but just went with them the way they are. They worked great. I just hand washed with hot water and a brush after I used them.

g

 

[lalaland]

am still drooling over your crock, Gina.

ok, so I can make kraut in the crock and transfer to jars in 3 days.
can't wait.
keep your fingers crossed that I can fit this all in this weekend, along with the rat, the garlic, the hay, and the coop.

geesh.