4-Pack of Fermentation Glass Weights with Easy Grip Handle for Wide Mouth Mason Jars

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Once completed, make sure all the vegetables are submerged, especially the debris or shredded ones.

In a pinch, I’ve used a yogurt lid cut to size. It works like a charm. Some are not comfortable with plastic being used long-term use in an acidic environment. Mold is a fungus organism that grows in filaments that are connected, so it’s a thread-like type of creature that’s multi-celled in contrast to bacteria which is a single-celled organism.” One of the main benefits of choosing glass weights over others is that they’re very easy to clean and maintain. Furthermore, they can be sterilised and won’t absorb any odour either. Ceramic/porcelain weightsWeights play an essential role in fermentation by ensuring that the vegetables remain submerged under the brine, essential for successful fermentation.

Marbles make great weights but make sure that they are paint, glaze and lead free. Tie them up in a muslin cloth or similar and place over vegetables. Boiled Stones I have yet to try these. One reviewer complained of a smell she could not get rid of. The company recommends soaking the lids in a baking soda and water solution to remove the odor. By ensuring that the food remains under the brine, fermentation weights create an anaerobic environment that promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria and inhibits the growth of harmful organisms. Common complaints from users are that they break and some can be difficult to remove from the jar, hence the “handles” on the newer designs. There are lots of ways to successfully keep your precious produce submerged. Be creative; you’re sure to find a fermentation weight or two in a drawer or cabinet. You just didn’t realize it had more than one use! Be sure that your weight is clean and food-safe and you’re good to go.Water-sealed: Water-sealed fermenting pots are similar to open top pots, but they have a water seal. This well of water around the rim of the lid creates an airtight seal that prevents other contaminants from entering the pot, while still allowing gases to escape. These pots are typically made from ceramic. And, as you can see in the pictures above, a plastic lid cut to just the right size can serve as both a Floaties Trap and a fermentation weight. It works great for all jar sizes. Pictures above and instructions below thanks to Rob, one of my readers in Canada: Another unconventional yet effective method for submerging your ferments is using river stones or pebbles.