K&K Keramik German Made Gartopf F2, 5L Fermenting Crock Pot

A Product from Germany – Kerazo, Form 2 - 5 Litre
Includes Crock, Lid, Stones & Manual

K&K Keramik is well known for beautiful hand-made pottery and rum pots. K&K also makes Gartopf Fermenting Crocks with the same high-quality standards and beauty. These “Form 2” style fermenting pots, known under the name “Kerazo” in Europe, are handcrafted, made in Germany, and designed in a modern, functional bulbous shape with side handles. Each crock comes complete with pot, lid, weighing stones, and instruction/recipe book. This fermenting crock is very attractive, sturdy, easy to use and quite functional.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Because our Fermenting Crock Pots are handmade, they may feature minor variations in color, glaze, and shape. Due to this, the Fermenting Crock Pot you receive may differ slightly from their photo depicted above.

Features:

• Crock comes with body, lid, weighing stones and recipe book
• High quality traditional German hand-made ceramic
• Deep gully – allows expelling of gas; prevents the entry of insects, dust, and air Made in the modern Bulbous shape
• Handles on two sides for ease of lifting and transporting
• K & K Grtopf bodies are formed in a single piece
• Beautiful speckled, earthen brown and copper coloring with a smooth, shiny finish
• Thick .6” (1.5cm) base ensures stability; walls are approximately 4”
• K & K ceramic fermentation pots are fired at 1260 ° C
• Safe - Free of Lead and Cadmium
• Useable for sauerkraut, pickled vegetables, Kim chi, and even wine
• Acid-resistant
• Dishwasher Safe
• Measures 12.2 inches in height, 9.1 inches in diameter
• Weighs 8.2 pounds

Benefit

Make natural nutrition-packed sauerkraut and pickled vegetables with this stoneware crock pot from Germany. Through the years, sauerkraut has been recognized as one of the healthiest foods and was even used on sailing ships to protect sailors from scurvy. Natural lactic acid fermentation is one of the oldest and healthiest means of food preservation. It allows natural, beneficial bacteria to perform a fermentation process in which vegetables develop a pleasantly sour taste and remain rich in vitamins and minerals. Lactic acid fermentation is the only method of preservation that retains all the natural plant ingredients while improving the quality, taste, and aroma.

Specifications & Guidance

The following chart offers some general guidelines to help with deciding the best size crock for you.

Notes

• Height is measured to the top of the lid
• Diameter is measured handle to handle
• Weight is standing weight – pot, stones, & Lid

General Capacity Guidelines

You don’t have to “fill” your pot. Smaller batches are fine. Upper-end capacity guidelines -

• A crock can hold up to 60% of its capacity produce
• The crock should not be filled to more than 80% of total capacity (liquid/produce)
• A 5L crock is generally good for a 1-2 person household
• These are only guidelines. Experimentation is the best way to determine your needs.