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Make your own sauerkraut and vegetables - Healthy and economical!
Discover one of the oldest, easiest and healthiest ways to preserve food. Natural lactic acid fermentation allows vegetables to retain more vitamins and minerals than other methods. A German company has improved upon the traditional fermenting pots once used throughout Europe.
- Lead-free, food-safe glaze will not retain foods' flavors and makes cleanup easy
- Two semicircular weight stones rest on top of food and create pressure needed for proper fermentation
- Also make excellent containers for kindling, feed, seed, plants, or decorations
- Rustic dark brown with rounded handles
- Made in Germany
Larger crocks are available at our retail store in Kidron, Ohio. They are too large to ship, so they must be picked up at our store.
These crocks are handmade in Germany and then kiln-fired at 2200 degrees Fahrenheit. They are waterproof, food safe, and sanitary because the high temperature at which they are fired makes them very hard. Like any good ceramic, they are watertight with an impenetrable finish. The brown glaze is added for appearance, not to seal the crock. Because the glaze is hand-applied and the crocks are hand-thrown, there are often imperfections in the finish where the lighter tan of the ceramic shows through the dark brown glaze. These imperfections do not affect the performance.
5-Liter Crock - Holds approx. 1¹⁄3 gallons. 7¼"H, 6"D, 10¾"OD, 7"ID
10-Liter Crock - Holds approx. 2³⁄5 gallons. 14¼"H, 10¼"D, 11"OD, 9¾"ID
15-Liter Crock - Holds approx. 4 gallons. 14¼"H, 12"D, 14¾"OD (with handles), 10"ID, stones 2lb, total weight 24¼lbs.
20-Liter Crock - Holds approx. 5¼ gallons. 15¼"H, 13½"D, 14"OD (with handles), 9¾"ID, stones 3lb., total weight 25lb.
New design improves on ancient method
Discover one of the oldest, easiest and healthiest ways to preserve food! Natural lactic acid fermentation allows vegetables to retain more vitamins and minerals than other methods. A German company has improved upon the traditional fermenting pots once used throughout Europe. Their newly designed crocks can be kept in a cool place for months, letting the vegetables inside ferment naturally.
When the patented gutter around the rim is filled with water and the heavy lid placed on top, an air-tight seal forms to protect food from air and decay. (The gutter must be occasionally refilled as water evaporates.)
The entire crock has a lead-free, food-safe glaze that will not retain foods' flavors and makes cleanup easy. Each comes with two semicircular weight stones designed to rest on top of food and create pressure needed for proper fermentation.
Well-made, nearly indestructible crocks are designed for making sizable batches of sauerkraut or preserving food for a large family or emergencies. If you don't wish to use them for food storage, they make excellent containers for kindling, firewood, animal feed, seed, planters, or simply an amazing decoration for your home.
Made in Germany.
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German Fermenting Crocks
Item#: germanferment
Item#: germanferment
"this item is awesome. I thought maybe I should have ordered the smaller one but now I am glad I got this one. I can heads of cabbage at one time. I love to share so when I make a batch I share what I dont want. Awesome product! "
Gary, Florida - 2012/05/07
German Fermenting Crocks
Item#: germanferment
Item#: germanferment
"Just received my crock today via UPS. WOW! I was a little leary of paying so much for shipping, but now I understand. The crock was VERY well protected and arrived without a hitch. I ordered the 10L and was quite surprised at how large it really is...it will be perfect for our needs. Thanks Lehman's for another great product! Can't wait to get to the garden and get the cabbage fermenting!"
Jeanie, GA - 2011/12/29
German Fermenting Crocks
Item#: germanferment
Item#: germanferment
"Very well packaged. Arrived very quickly. Very good service."
2011/12/26
German Fermenting Crocks
Item#: germanferment
Item#: germanferment
"Thank you Will S. for incredible packing. The UPS man was even excited to see it. First batch is almost done, can't keep from "testing" it when filling water ledge, what freshness and crunch. Just push down on stones to keep covered.Our kraut recipe is from Root Cellaring 1979 Mike and Nancy Bubel book. Wonderful.Thank you again Lehmans. "
Nancy B., Alaska - 2011/11/19
German Fermenting Crocks
Item#: germanferment
Item#: germanferment
"This is the BEST Purchase I have made in a very long time! I have made saurkraut in my crock from Lehmans , 3 times!! All have turned out perfect! I liked it soo much I wanted my friend to have one so I purchased another! :) This crock is well worth the investment. The saurkraut,when finisherd comes out cleaner, that any other I have seen, an so easy to maintain during the fermentation process. the only thing you have to do is keep the well full of water! . Thank You Leman's for the great packing an shipping! C"
2011/11/19
German Fermenting Crocks
Item#: germanferment
Item#: germanferment
"I purchased the 15 liter crock, and just love it!! There is no need to daily clear the scum off the top of the fermenting kraut (kahm). Just make sure the water in the lid grove is maintained and don't open for 2 weeks. Kraut, Kimchee whatever you ferment comes out perfect. I also recommend the Caldwell's Starter Culture. One thing I would like to see though is that the bricks that are placed on top of the kraut were glazed. If you make something like Kimchee the unglazed bricks pick up and hold that odor. "
Randolph J Ruwe, WA - 2011/11/18
German Fermenting Crocks
Item#: germanferment
Item#: germanferment
"This is the perfect crock I have found so far for making sauerkraut and kimchee. The lid is constructed so that there is a water barrier which prevents bugs from getting in (our usual problem making kim chee here in Hawaii)during fermentation."
Ann Pobutsky & Enrico Neri, Hawaii - 2011/11/14
German Fermenting Crocks
Item#: germanferment
Item#: germanferment
"These crocks are outstanding! I purchased the 5 liter crock, and made my 1st batch of sauerkraut , it was soo good it was gone in two weeks! every one that ate it raved about how good it was! A neighbor is ordering one for his daughter!.. Thank You Lehman's... PS.. my second batch is in the Crock as I write this!!:)"
Carole Gray, Texas - 2011/10/14
German Fermenting Crocks
Item#: germanferment
Item#: germanferment
"I had searched everywhere for a good crock and a good price. Lehmans is the place to buy. They are cheaper than amazon and other websites i checked out. My crock came quickly and was so carefully packed. I am excitedly waiting my first batch of Kraut and Am so happy with this crock. The ten liter size is a great way to go because it has the weights you can make a lot or only fill it half way. Five stars for me! thank you Lehmans for great service and great products!
Kristi"
Kristi N, Washington - 2011/10/11
German Fermenting Crocks
Item#: germanferment
Item#: germanferment
"The crock seems fine but the instruction booklet that comes with it is poorly translated. So much so that it is practically worthless. "
2011/09/26
German Fermenting Crocks
Item#: germanferment
Item#: germanferment
"This is really a great crock but I probably could have used a smaller one."
2011/07/06
German Fermenting Crocks
Item#: germanferment
Item#: germanferment
" Arrived in perfect shape. Made our first kraut today. So far we are very pleased with this crock. Cannot hardly wait until the kraut is ready to eat."
B Smith, NC - 2011/05/11
German Fermenting Crocks
Item#: germanferment
Item#: germanferment
"I bought two and always have a batch of sauerkraut or sauerrubben in process. The water seal around the lid is excellent at keeping odors away. Cleaning is easy. And best of all, the kraut is so excellent my family and friends love it. These are wonderful crocks and worth the price! Thank you, Lehman's!"
Greg LeFever, Oregon - 2011/04/25
German Fermenting Crocks
Item#: germanferment
Item#: germanferment
"These crocks are wonderful especially for the price. They work perfectly returning to you perfectly fermented cabbage in about four weeks time. I love the lid system as it cuts down on maintenance of the sauerkraut. After using once I love it so much I bought 3 more in different sizes.
The only thing that was a bit frustrating was the opening even on the 20L is to small to fit a med. lg. whole head through the opening to ferment whole heads so I had to take off about 3-4 layers of leaf for the head to fit through the opening. No big deal though, these crocks are worth getting.
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Patricia J, OK - 2011/03/10
German Fermenting Crocks
Item#: germanferment
Item#: germanferment
"My husband bought the 20 liter crock for me as a Christmas gift. I was so surprised and excited! It was packaged perfectly and weathered the trip to Alaska in excellent condition. Makes great kraut too! I would highly recommend this product."
L. McWilliams, Alaska - 2011/01/28
German Fermenting Crocks
Item#: germanferment
Item#: germanferment
"Happy to promote a terrific product from an outstanding company. This Gairtopf crock is exactly what it is promoted to be, and I was thrilled to find it at an affordable price. I had no questions before I bought, but afterwards Galen (owner) and Sharon (cust service) went above and beyond researching questions I had. So impressed all around - thank you!"
2011/01/01
German Fermenting Crocks
Item#: germanferment
Item#: germanferment
"Great design and it was packed very safely. Arrived in wonderful condition and very fast shipping. Thank you for this gift that is so unique. Perfect for someone who has made his own sauerkraut for years - a family tradition."
2010/12/26
German Fermenting Crocks
Item#: germanferment
Item#: germanferment
"Good price but I found the stone not heavy enough to compress the kraut. Also,the notches in the lid and the top seem unnecessary and require one to be more vigilant in adding water. I did have to sand the bottom of the vessel to smooth it out."
2010/12/01
German Fermenting Crocks
Item#: germanferment
Item#: germanferment
"I love this crock. It is very easy to use. Very affordable, even with the packing charge. Couldn't find it anywhere else for this price. I am using it for fermented food for good health. It came out great."
Carla Myers, MD - 2010/11/03
German Fermenting Crocks
Item#: germanferment
Item#: germanferment
"Very nice crock,have already made a batch of sauerkraut,turned out excellent,great price,but the extra packing fee,brought that up a bit,still cheaper than I found anywhere else.....extra packing was extensive if you receive this item broken the deliverer must have towed behind truck.."
2010/10/18
