Thank you for the video. I always weigh pros and cons of my products before purchase and this helps tremendously. I wouldn’t have known about the ridge inside, however, by the shape I already questioned the ability to clean it. The only plus is the water rimmed lid, which I may create something to modify my crock. That is a great idea.
Excellent review. I am exactly like you, I love watching the whole process. I also like making wine and vinegar as well. I get bummed out when the process is done.
You’re supposed to pound the cabbage not just pack it down. The idea is to break the cabbage and make it weep. I know you have to pack it as well. Another thing that helps is if you spend time massaging the salt into the cabbage prior to putting it in the crock.
I just used my new crock today [a different brand] and used a french rolling pin made from hard maple from Antiques of Tomorrow via Amazon - not a commercial - I've had one before that got nailed in a flood so glad to replace it and it worked like a dream! Great video :)
Looks good! Enjoyed your review. If you want to make your life way easier let the salted cabbage sit in a bowl or bucket first to marinate. This saves pounding like a maniac 👍💪
Great content. Thank you. You dunno who’s using a 10 liter crock ? I am : ). I used to use a tall big clear glass cylinder, the cabbage was weighed down and kept under the surface of brine with a perfectly fitting solid glass disc. I used to just put a plastic bag over the top of it all. This was held airtight with a strong elastic band. It worked just FINE : ). Then someone gifted me a huge ten liter crock pot. You’re right. Glass is 21st century transparency at it’s best. I was only able to put a shallow layer of cabbage and salt and brine at bottom of the crockpot. I weighed it down with the weights. I just opened my big crockpot today after five weeks. It was covered in mould : ( !
so when you puut cabage there and weight and cover it you don't have to do anything? just wait around 7 days? because when I saw videos people doing it in jars they poke that cabage every day with a stick to get the gas out
@0.33 it says Kenley on the box - this is exactly the model that I got (I live in Canada, so maybe the brand elsewhere is Humble House?). I was looking for a review and some recipes for this crock since I was feeling a bit intimidated TBH. Thank you for posting this!
Thank you for the review, but that's not random **** that you are fermenting. It is food, in great variety, pleasant to see, smell and taste, and you are given the understanding of fermentation as one way to preserve it. All provided by a mighty and loving Creator. We should rejoice and be thankful for all of His wonderful provision! 🤗
It may be a thing from my home country but I don't think fermented stuff like that should be expose to light. From memory its jar like that or wooden /plastic ferment safe barrels kept somewhere dark like a cellar esp if it's a large one or on a balcony or in the kitchen...if its dark container that is. Also 10 liter of cabbage is f... all when you ve a family of 4 eating kraut as a side to dinner regularly. When I was younger I'd wolf huge portions down. I'm using wee one for just two ppl these days and yeah handle sides are a b#@!%@! To clean.
@@microbiometestkitchen2817 I thought it was great. Exactly what I wanted to see in a review of this crock. I appreciated you explaining all the features of it.
Very informative. I've been fermenting for almost 2 years now and I've found myself in a place where I'm giving away more than I actually get to eat! I usually have 2 1gallon glass jars going at all times. This video was very engaging and enjoyable
So awesome to see young people getting into and really understanding ancient food preservation techniques! 🤗
Thank you for the video. I always weigh pros and cons of my products before purchase and this helps tremendously. I wouldn’t have known about the ridge inside, however, by the shape I already questioned the ability to clean it. The only plus is the water rimmed lid, which I may create something to modify my crock. That is a great idea.
Excellent review. I am exactly like you, I love watching the whole process. I also like making wine and vinegar as well. I get bummed out when the process is done.
You’re supposed to pound the cabbage not just pack it down. The idea is to break the cabbage and make it weep. I know you have to pack it as well. Another thing that helps is if you spend time massaging the salt into the cabbage prior to putting it in the crock.
I just used my new crock today [a different brand] and used a french rolling pin made from hard maple from Antiques of Tomorrow via Amazon - not a commercial - I've had one before that got nailed in a flood so glad to replace it and it worked like a dream! Great video :)
Thanks for the review. this was exactly what i was looking for. I'll be sure to use your link if i decide to purchase.
thanks so much just joe!
also make sure not to pound the cabbage too hard cause I cracked this crock like a month ago doing so
Yes, thank you! I have been researching these and when I buy I will use your link as well. Thanks for the video.
I've had one of these for like 7 years now and I love using it to make kimchi or lacto fermentation
You can store kimchi in it ??? I thought only salt pickles ..
And does it need refrigeration ? After its fermented
Looks good! Enjoyed your review.
If you want to make your life way easier let the salted cabbage sit in a bowl or bucket first to marinate. This saves pounding like a maniac 👍💪
Great content. Thank you. You dunno who’s using a 10 liter crock ? I am : ). I used to use a tall big clear glass cylinder, the cabbage was weighed down and kept under the surface of brine with a perfectly fitting solid glass disc. I used to just put a plastic bag over the top of it all. This was held airtight with a strong elastic band. It worked just FINE : ). Then someone gifted me a huge ten liter crock pot. You’re right. Glass is 21st century transparency at it’s best. I was only able to put a shallow layer of cabbage and salt and brine at bottom of the crockpot. I weighed it down with the weights. I just opened my big crockpot today after five weeks. It was covered in mould : ( !
ooh sorry to hear that, i hate when batches are ruined after such a long waiting period! i guess your glass cylinder method is better!
I definitely like seeing what’s happening. I’m sticking with clear glass.👍🏻 I’m glad you posted this review.😊
Same here, Kelly! I kind of wish they made a glass crock!
@@microbiometestkitchen2817 They make a glass version of the water seal jar.
@@therasheck Oh really? I have to find one, my crock just broke :/
@@microbiometestkitchen2817 Check on Amazon. Also check for waterless self burping lids. Just found those.
Also…. I like ur calming voice…thank u
😊 thank you
Do i need to refrigerate it 😅 after certain level of fermentation??
Veganic cabbage depressor on amazon is what I have very heavy with a wide bottom workd great solid acacia wood.
My grandmother used an ax handle to bush down the cabbage. It was like a 10 gallon crock.
Just got 2 new crocks ..I’m so excited!!! …. I need a mandolin slicer now…..
I got a 5 ltr red one this year.. but had a big onggi still for many years
These weights are next level!! Maybe way first level...lol Thanks for the review! I learned a lot!
Thank you for your review!
My pleasure!
If you use glass mason jars and screw the lid, will the gas burst/explode the jar?
Good review .
Thanks Peter!
Hello! May I ask what size of jar you got? 2L or 5L?? Thank you sir!
5L
so when you puut cabage there and weight and cover it you don't have to do anything? just wait around 7 days? because when I saw videos people doing it in jars they poke that cabage every day with a stick to get the gas out
@0.33 it says Kenley on the box - this is exactly the model that I got (I live in Canada, so maybe the brand elsewhere is Humble House?). I was looking for a review and some recipes for this crock since I was feeling a bit intimidated TBH. Thank you for posting this!
I love mine. I have the exact same brand. I make Japanese pickle and kimchi in it
Never thought about the cleaning process and the hassles. Hmmm. I may stick to the open crock method and save myself some money.
yea it's kind of a pain to clean!
Thanks for the review. You got a sub from me.
Thank you for the review, but that's not random **** that you are fermenting. It is food, in great variety, pleasant to see, smell and taste, and you are given the understanding of fermentation as one way to preserve it. All provided by a mighty and loving Creator. We should rejoice and be thankful for all of His wonderful provision! 🤗
You might want to get one of those fisherman’s fish whacker, that resembles a small baseball bat. It might be sturdier than the provided tool.
Will look into one of those!
LOL...a knife is fine, it doesnt take that long to chop cabbage. I love my crock. I do agree...start with glass.
thanks for the review, funny and informative! - and you're cute haha
Thanks for watching Ariana!
Buy a vintage cabbage pounder on EBay. It has a much larger pounding edge. I got one and it’s great!
I will check out the ones on ebay! My dad has one that he leans all his body weight on, which would be ideal! But they ran out of them on amazon
It may be a thing from my home country but I don't think fermented stuff like that should be expose to light. From memory its jar like that or wooden /plastic ferment safe barrels kept somewhere dark like a cellar esp if it's a large one or on a balcony or in the kitchen...if its dark container that is. Also 10 liter of cabbage is f... all when you ve a family of 4 eating kraut as a side to dinner regularly. When I was younger I'd wolf huge portions down. I'm using wee one for just two ppl these days and yeah handle sides are a b#@!%@! To clean.
It's no fun when you don't have one of these and you have to burp the jars and then if you miss a day then it spills all over the floors or fridge lol
10 liters lol (you kinda want to) lmbo 👍✌️😊
How to use it for wine making
Please upload video for wine making
have you thought about taking B-12 shots? ? ? I had trouble staying awake thru your review.
Funny video.
dude, screw mandolins. i like my fingertips too much.
lol
If that a humble home then my dog living in a mansion. Lol
soooooo ... boring to hear and watch you too.Sorry....
Thanks for your input, Irina, will try to make content more engaging!
@@microbiometestkitchen2817 I thought it was great. Exactly what I wanted to see in a review of this crock. I appreciated you explaining all the features of it.
Very informative. I've been fermenting for almost 2 years now and I've found myself in a place where I'm giving away more than I actually get to eat! I usually have 2 1gallon glass jars going at all times. This video was very engaging and enjoyable
Irina dont be so rude and affect him. This horrifying this is bullying
@@jnthnbshp irina said a rude comment very discouraging