40.0L Nik Schmitt Fermenting Crock Pot

OUR NEW ADDITION - The German Gairtopf Pickling Crock Pots with stone weights by Nik Schmitt & Sons and are manufactured in Germany!  Also called Nik. Schmitt & Sohn Steinzeugwaran.   These earthenware pickling crocks are perfect for making raw sauerkraut and Kim-Chi.  These fermentation stoneware crocks are suitable for almost all types of vegetables including cabbage, pumpkin, cucumber, carrots, radish, and more.  The Stoneware does not require special storage or care and it remains neutral during the fermentation process.

These Nik Schmitt pickling crocks come with the crock, the lid, and the two semi-circle stone weights. These crocks keep the sauerkraut air-tight which prevents any mold or yeast from growing on the food.  These new Nik Schmitt German crocks are the same as the Harsch crocks in that they are "fired" clay with a ceramic coating.

5 liter / 10" / 12" / 12.1 pounds / 8 Liters
10 liter / 12" / 14.25" / 18.9 pounds / 14.75 Liters
15 liter / 11.5" / 16.25" / 19.7 pounds / 16 Liters
20 liter / 14.25" / 17" / 25.4 pounds / 23.5 Liters

Comparison between the Nik Schmitt German Crocks & the Harsch Gairtopf German Crocks:

Both are all designed the same way, with the stone weights, ceramic body and lid, lead-free glaze, and both use the same lid and gutter system to make the air-tight water seal. All three are equal in quality and performance.

The Nik Schmitt crocks are made a different way than the Harsch crocks.  Harsch crocks are manufactured the traditional way, where the clay is turned on a wheel and the clay is pushed and pulled into shape to form the pot. These have a homemade appearance, with slight differences in body shape and color.

The Nik Schmitt crocks are made in a mold with molten or liquid clay. Because of this the walls of the crock are thinner. The thinner wall has less weight. Because these crocks are made in a mold, each crock looks identical.

Both fermentation crocks have the lead-free ceramic glazing applied.  Both crock brands are neutral during fermentation, so there is no difference in the end result of fermentation.  Both brands have a similar appearance and performance and the food will turn out the same in terms of taste and texture.   Both use the lid and stone weights.

Remember you can only fill a pot to 80% of its total capacity.

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