Reddit reviews Sauer Stones - Large Glass Fermentation Weights for Mason Jar Fermentation, Preservation and Pickling - Fits ANY WIDE MOUTH MASON JAR - 4 Pack
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4 Weights and Secure Gift Box IncludedApproximately 2.75" in Diameter x 0.75" in Thickness - slightly curved bottom allows air and gas bubbles to escapeMade from High Quality Lead-Free Pure Soda Lime Glass and Tested by SGS North AmericaFits ANY Wide Mouth Mason JarPerfect for Sauerkraut, Real Pickles, Kimchi and any other Vegetable or Fruit Ferments
A vacuum pump is absolutely not necessary. There are many ways to tackle this. What I use is a silicone gasket, a white plastic lid drilled to accept a rubber grommet, and a 3-piece airlock. You can obtain the materials cheaply and easily and skip buying the prebuilt ones from Amazon or whatever. Here's a note I wrote up a while back that covers this in more detail. I should probably update (prices are inaccurate) and shorten it someday. That day is not today.
Canning Jar Fermenters
Supplies
1/2-Gallon Wide Mouth Canning Jars
These are super-easy to find. $11.29 for six.
Plastic Storage Caps
Most places that carry jars also carry these. Be warned that they are not liquid tight — if you tip your jar, it will leak. But for short term storage, or if you're worried about the metal corroding, they work well. $2.99 for eight.
Silicone Seals
I only recently started using these to ensure an air-tight seal between the plastic storage caps and the jars. $9.99 for 12 at Amazon, they should also come in handy for keeping pepper mashes from leaking when shaken.
3/8” Hole Grommets
I buy these in the electrical section at Menards. I should see if they carry them in larger packs, but at $1.49 for 5, I'm not breaking the bank.
3-Piece Airlocks
Honestly, your best bet for these is your local home brew shop. They should cost a dollar each. DO NOT BUY FROM AMAZON AND GET RIPPED OFF.
Sauer Stones (Or River Stones)
These are new for me. They're much better reviewed than the other options on Amazon, although they're a bit more pricy at $19.95 for 4. You can also use a pasteurized river stone.
Assembly
Assembly is simple. Drill a 1/2" hole in the plastic cap. Insert the grommet. Insert the airlock. Screw the plastic cap onto the jar. Fill the airlock to the line with filtered water or (my preference) vodka.
I tried this once and it left my veggies with an odd taste. I think the brine ate into the plastic and contaminated the ferment. I had to throw it out. I use glass pebbles instead. They're effective and don't leave behind a bad taste.
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