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Joe
Joe
8 years ago

Where do you get grape leaves and do they have to be fresh? I’m guessing the ones that are packed in liquid in jars will not work. I might be able to find some that are dried and crushed up at a brew shop or an herbal store but even if that worked it’s not ideal since it wouldn’t help hold everything down and I would have to make a herbal infusion with the water before adding the salt and putting it in the crock.

David S.
David S.
6 years ago

If you were starting from scratch as a first timer, this or the MasonTops system?

Ed H
Ed H
6 years ago

Thanks Jack! I’ve wanted one of these for a long time. Do you recommend any of vegetable fermentation books that pop up with the crock at Amazon, or any more recipes? Just checking as I’m new to this.

Ed H
Ed H
6 years ago

I already broke the son of a bitch!

Ed H
Ed H
6 years ago

A new crock should be here Thursday. It’s good quality, I just need to use a lighter touch!

ftrsplcr
ftrsplcr
6 years ago

What’s the best way to clean everything, especially the rock weight inside.  I figure the crock itself would be normal, but I’m pretty sure you never use soap on the rock weight.  I made some sour kraut a year ago, and cleaned it.  I pulled it back out to try something new, but it has what appears to be mold growing on it.  Thanks

Dan B
Dan B
6 years ago

FYI: As of 12/27/18

 

The 5 liter version of this product was reduced to $49