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Water Seal Fermentation Crock ~ 3 Gallon Starter Kit [Boxed]

Original price $132.99 - Original price $132.99
Original price
$132.99
$132.99 - $132.99
Current price $132.99

Product Specifications

Capacity: 3 gallon
Diameter: 11"
Height: 15.5"
Product Weight: 25 lbs

This 3 Gallon Water Seal Fermentation Crock Starter Kit includes a 3 Gallon Water Seal Crock, 3 Gallon Crock Cover, and 3 Gallon Weight Set.

This is a high-quality thick-walled fermentation crock, inspired by traditional European fermenting crock designs. This hand-finished glazed stoneware is a breeze to clean and sanitary. No matter your favorite fermentation recipe, the frequency with which you ferment, or the quantity of fermented food you produce, this is the perfect fermentation crock for all of your home fermentation needs.

In addition to this 3 Gallon Water Seal Crock Starter Kit, we also carry a 2 Gallon Water Seal Fermentation Crock Starter Kit.

Each crock is fired at a high temperature for durability! Finished with Lead-Free, Food-Safe Glaze. Ready to use. Easy to clean. Will not retain the food’s flavors. Microwave safe. Oven safe. Dishwasher safe. High Quality!

Do not expose your Ohio Stoneware piece to direct flame (stovetop, grill, etc). Direct heat may cause your piece to crack and you will be sad. This is considered misuse and will not be covered under our warranty.

American Made by Ohio Stoneware in Zanesville, Ohio!

Note:

  • Measurements can vary slightly due to these items being handmade. Expect each piece to have slight variations in shape, color and texture due to the natural process of pottery making.

Traditional style, with water-seal on top to keep out air

  • Includes 2 semi-circular stone weights and lid

Water Seal Fermentation

Ferment food the traditional way with our water channel crock jar, lid and weights. With this crock, you can make numerous probiotic-rich recipes like kimchi, pickled vegetables, sauerkraut, kefir, kombucha, yogurt, sourdough, condiments, and more! Fermentation gives fermented foods their zing; it also delivers probiotics, B vitamins, omega-3s and digestive enzymes that strengthen our digestive and immune health. There is no limit to the types of fermented foods and beverages you can concoct.

  • Make german-style sauekraut for layering on a bratwurst or eating on its own--best served warm!
  • Or try your hand at an easy napa cabbage kimchi recipe, rich in umami flavor and healthy probiotics!
  • You can truly ferment any vegetable, especially cucumbers, to get the crisp tart flavor of pickles!
  • It's even easy to brew kombucha or grow a sourdough starter by swapping out the lid for a clean cloth!

Place prepared cabbage, cucumbers, and vegetables into the crock, using the included crescent weights to submerge the contents, fill the gutter rim, and add the lid. The ingenious design of this crock allows carbon dioxide to escape while keeping air and unwanted microbes and contaminants, such as dust and insects, out.

Check out our blog for some recipes for your Water Seal Fermentation Crock.

The use of any kind of stomper, tamper, or device other than your hands is strongly discouraged and could cause damage to the crock. More often than not complaints of a "y" crack after one use were caused by excessive use of a tamper. If you experience damage to your crock and a stomper, tamper, or other device was used, your crock will not be covered by our warranty.

Ohio Stoneware guarantees this product five years from the date of purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship, provided the product has been used as instructed. It does not cover normal wear and tear, commercial use, or misuse of the product.

To claim under the guarantee, please email pictures of the product to info@ohiostoneware.com with proof of purchase or date of purchase and the retailer purchased from. After review, Ohio Stoneware may request to have the item sent in for a physical review and, at its discretion, will determine if the product is eligible for replacement.

Replacement products will be sent free of charge with prepaid postage. Ohio Stoneware, in its discretion, shall either repair or replace the product free of charge and return the product prepaid.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

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Paul White
Very nice crock!

This is a very nice crock! It was packed very well and arrived in perfect shape. I will use it for making sauerkraut and possibly pickled green beans. I currently have 12 cabbage plants in the garden that are under a greenhouse , of sorts. Once they mature, I’ll get to use the crock. I expect that it will work nicely!

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CHARLENE CHARLES
3 gal fermenting starter set

This an amazing fermenting system. I have made about 20 quarts with the first one I purchased earlier this year. Getting ready to start a new batch tomorrow.
I purchased 2 extra a couple of months later and most likely will be using my second container tomorrow.

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Otto Ziska
Excellent product

Very good product,came packaged very well, working like it is supposed to,will buy another

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Theresa
fermentation crock

this product is very well made and the customer service was fantastic....

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Yingling Lavina
Fermentation crock

Came promptly. Was very well packaged. Couldn’t be happier. I started a crock of sauerkraut a few days ago. I liked the water trough which made an airlock so no. Bacteria can get inside.

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Dusan
Water Seal Fermentation Crock ~ 3 Gallon Starter Kit

Excellent little crock. Can fit up to 5kg of vegetables. Very good quality.

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Kim
3 gallon water sealed crock kit

I love it, but wish the inside lip (underneath the water well) was more shallow (maybe filled in). It's hard to empty and clean because when it's turned upside down there is such a deep groove it catches liquids and food pieces. It has to be tuned back and forth to get as much as possible out (it's very heavy, making turning it upside down difficult), then it has to be wiped out to remove all of the liquid and food bits. I also wish the weights were sealed.

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Rich G
3gal water seal crock

3rd one, excellent , American made, enough said!!

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Dominic Pelino
3 gal starter crock

The crock is well made and Will provide years of use. Arrived well packaged and it went right to use. Direct purchase from Ohio was trouble free.

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Sandra Fowler
Excellent

So happy to have this. I am in love with it. Couldn't be happier.

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Marie Goedert
water seal crock

love, love this crock. I have bought two of them.

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James Smithhisler
Stoneware Package

The customer service and the product are top notch. A chipped weight was promptly replaced by the company with no hassle at all. The first batch of sauerkraut is being made now.

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Mike Turner
3 gal crock kit

Love the product, prompt delivery no problems. Can’t wait to use it.

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Bert Senn
Water Seal Fermentation Crock-3 Gallon

I have not had a chance to use it yet. It looks vary well made,and the glazing is perfect.

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mike paterson
outstanding

this was a very nice transaction, shipping was fast. product was beautiful. I just filled with cabbage today!
I hope to have a nice batch of kraut in a month or so..

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Mary B.
Water Seal Fermentation Crock 3 gallon

This is my second 3 gallon fermentation crock. I bought one a few months ago and made sauerkraut. It was so great I bought another. I also bought one for my daughter. I is much easier to regulate than a bucket or open crock. I can't wait to make pickles in this crock. Thank you for a wonderful product. I'd recommend it to anyone.

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Brad
Fermenting Crock

Nice. Good glazing, fast delivery, more than I expected.

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mitchell roberts
very nice 3 gallon fermenter starter kit

seems nice first batch of kruat is in and working

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GAIL FREGO
USING FOR SAUERKRAUT

IT'S GREAT!

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Mary M. Deivert
3 gallon water seal fermentation crock

Sauerkraut fermented with ease. The weights worked excellently. Very glad I made the purchase which will permit having a constant supply of kraut.

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Brian McGunegle
Water seal crock

This is an addition to my fleet now numbering 3 water seal crocks, 2 Ohio Stoneware, 1 Nik Schmidt. Prefer the Ohio Stoneware crocks.

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Cathy Neff
3gallon water seal crock

I purchased the crock 2 years ago. It is so easy to use and excellent quality. My family and friends love my sauerkraut so much that I purchased a second water seal.

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James Dick
The crock appears to be very well made. Nice finish. Not so thick that it’s excessively heavy. No...

I also feel it’s worth mentioning considering the way things are now, that Ohio Stoneware was very quick in processing my order. Much consideration for damage free orders is obviously taken. (Impressive packaging peanuts) Kelli in customer service was quick and helpful returning my emails with questions I had. Will definitely do business with them again.

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Casey
Good quality

Came well packaged. It's actually larger than I expected, so lots of room for food. I left off a star because the handles are decorative only. I would rather they not be present than so ineffectively shaped. A good workaround is a brewer's carboy hauler harness.

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Ted Beanard
Package arrived undammaeged was packed very well

Haven't used it yet was very pleased with the fit and finish should be able to pass this down

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Pat Charette
Fermentation crock

My fermentation crock was delivered quickly with no damage. I would highly recommend this crock….it’s awesome!!

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Wayne
Fermentation Crock

I'm very pleased with the design of this crock

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tim
water seal crock 3 gallon

have not used yet but showed up ok not broken or cracked

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Derek Tietz
A useable piece of pottery and conversion piece

I simply love the crock, and will make enough fermented pickles for my midnight cravings. I originally wanted the 2 gallon crock kit, but didn’t know how long the wait was, so ordered the larger 3 gallon, and happy with the purchase. Found a nice spot near the fireplace to keep while not in use. The crock came well packed and very quickly. I have a itching feeling this won’t be the last of my purchases.

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alan
Water Seal Fermentation Crock ~ 3 Gallon Starter Kit

these are great! i own two, and i will probably buy two more

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Erik R Trent
water seal crock

Haven't used it yet, but it appears to be made well. Happy to see somebody continuing the tradition of the previous company was there.

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Mike Starkey
3 gallon Fermentation Crock

Great product made in the USA. Works well. I’ll get a lot of good use out of it. One critique, the handles need to be more pronounced to make it easier to lift.

Made in America

Crafted with care in historic Zanesville, Ohio.

Built to Last

Durable stoneware made for everyday use.

Food-Safe Stoneware

Lead-free glaze made for everyday cooking.

Flexible Delivery

UPS shipping with convenient in-store pickup.

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