Fermentology Sauer System Fermentation Airlocks – Lids, Grommets, Gaskets, Stoppers – for Regular Mouth Mason Jars – 4 Pack

As I used them several times before writing my review, I waited until I had experience with them. What a wonderful idea! I love them! Besides kraut, salsa, kombucha, and several other ferments, I also made honey. In my experience, I do not need a weight to keep everything under brine. Just be sure to leave about 1 1/2 inches of headroom in your jars or you may experience some brine loss the first few days, but it will subside eventually!.

Briggs Pruitt

| Mar 12, 2021

When you're ready to eat your kimchi, you should keep the lids on until you open the jar. Once the kimchi is in your fridge, use a regular lid. These are great! I might have to get more of them!.

Kylee McKay

| Sep 17, 2020

The vent lid for mason jars comes in a few different varieties, but this is the one that I prefer. They have good seals and are easy to maintain, and the lids and water check valves are made reasonably well. As a result, they are thin, can break if dropped or hit, but are quite useful for the purpose they were designed for. This type of vent is suitable for me since I can see what is happening, and the mechanical part, which consists of a simple thimble placed over a tube and water around it forming a seal, makes me feel safe. Very easy and simple to do. A silicon flapper or device is fitted in some versions of this device, allowing CO2 to escape while keeping oxygen out. As far as I can tell, this isn't true. If the flapper seal is contaminated with a small piece of debris, how will that affect the There is a possibility that the lid could hang up and leave an opening through which oxygen could be introduced to Fermenting pots are typically constructed in this way and it is tried and true.

Siena Chaney

| Jul 21, 2021

I feel a huge sense of accomplishment. As you can see from the top rise of the fermentation gas, you can see how things are going.

Emilia Scott

| May 03, 2021

There is a lot of weight in it- This material is high quality and highly resistant to absorbing odors and fragrances Since several years ago, I've been using Masontops lids on homemade pickled peppers and kim chi, as well as other items. My opinion is that they are well-made, and I am impressed! An integral part of the lid is its thick, heavy-duty construction The sealing ring consists of a heavy-duty silicone material that is replaceable if needed. It is also possible to remove the sealing ring for thorough cleaning. Should that ever be necessary, the silicone grommet in the lid appears to be easily replaceable as well. There is good design in the airlocks. This system includes the stopper plug so that the lids do not have to be changed for storage in refrigeration. Over the past decade, I've fermented a lot of food. A full sour pickle appetizer is served with wine, beer, sauerkraut, chili pepper, and Model railroading is a hobby that I began with a "kit" or "starter set" (like most things). If you are seriously considering that interest/hobby, kits are a good way to learn more about the "skills" required to pursue it. As well, with the fermentation of Mason jars. It is not possible to fill a Mason jar all the way. The fermentation process requires "headspace", so whatever you are fermenting is limited to roughly 50% of that volume According to its label, the jar holds 80% of its maximum Headspace is a major issue, especially in the early, relatively "violent" stages of fermentation when it may create fewer problems than under conditions of insufficient space. I purchased my first Mason jar kit from Lowe's and it came with three lids with built in "waterless" airlocks, three fermentation weights (stones), a vacuum pump (large syringe) and a fermentation weight. There is also a cookbook that, well, you know. Like it or not, it is what it is. Oxygen, and especially the oxygen in the air, is essential Fermentation is not tolerant to bacteria and mold spores that are airborne or grow in the wild It was a bit of a joke with the vacuum pump. A stronger statement would be "well, it won't hurt". Its value as a tool is seriously questionable, though. The basic rule is that you should not break a fermentation "seal" unless a sufficient amount of active ferment is still present and can restart Ensure that the headspace has a sufficient carbon dioxide "buffer. " It is important to realize that sampling actively fermenting foods, such as wine or beer, reveals precious little about the final product. Fermentation is complete when it is completed. This is the first time. During that time. The fact remains, however, that there is nothing more secure than a properly maintained, water-filled house. A properly filled and functioning airlock is an essential component in a closed system. The jar with the lid/airlock with the sealing ring is in this case. Fermented foods are not about probiotic values/benefits for me. I ferment for taste not for probiotic values. I want to be able to sell them on a shelf After the fermentation is complete, you can either preserve the vegetables (sterile canning) or refrigerate them for relatively immediate consumption. I found the fermentation weights with their molded-in handles as to be the ONLY item in the original kit that was actually useful When one grasps the other's fingers The challenge may be posed by the shoulder, which is small but still exists with most wide-mouth Mason jars "of size", so if you have a lot of sediment, that may not be a problem. There is a possibility that for some foods "springs" and "gates" may provide enhanced capabilities. I did not have a good experience with my first Mason jar fermentation kit The good news is that I now know what NOT to buy or use! There is no water in the waterless, one-piece system Although airlocks may be useful for some individuals, they should not be used in the kitchen! Visually, there is no indication that either of them is working. As a result, they are subject to a lot of damage that may not be evident immediately. My wife and I are reaching an age where "large scale for home use", crock-pots, and the like can be a challenge The fermentations of sauerkraut, peppers, and pickles result in far too much to use for human consumption. Due to the large amount of freezer and canning space required, large-sized refrigerators cannot be used to store food There is simply no fun in fermentations at the scale they used to be! The ferments in Mason jars are small enough to make it fun It is therefore imperative that, even on a small scale, quality ingredients and a sound fermentation and preservation process be followed. It is Fermentology's Sauer System lids and airlocks that create a ferment that is successful - making sure every ferment is success!.

Ariana Carroll

| Mar 20, 2021

There is a lot of kimchi made in our household. There are a lot of them. At first we fermented it in Ball/Kerr jars and started out small. We increased the size of our containers as our consumption (and production) increased. As soon as the kimchi had fermented, it was transferred back into the jars to be refrigerated and consumed. Whenever we eat kimchi, we place the jars inside a large plastic rectangular container to catch any overflow because fermentation doesn't stop for very long. Now that we have this nifty idea, we can skip the lengthy fermentation process of the fermenting container and just ferment the kimchi on the spot, The 32 ounce mason jars are the perfect size. Moreover, by installing these valves, we also keep the refrigerator 'safe' by releasing gas instead of letting pressure build up with leaking jars as the pressure builds up. The wide mouth lids can be adapted to use our release valves to keep our wide mouth Ball jar set looking uniform - this will save us money. It's amazing how much can be recycled. My sincere thanks go out to.

Kori LORD

| Jul 07, 2021

I was extremely happy with how this system worked. In the end, Kruts did not need to be totally submerged at all times. Despite the fermented sour kraut and the beet kraut remaining mold-free after a week, there was no mold on the top of either. I wanted to point out that I didn't know what I would be receiving before I purchased the product. To be clear, the Supreme Airlocks, which are placed in the opening above the lid, do not fill up with fluid from the inside. In simple terms, the Supreme Airlocks are designed to create a seal without allowing any air to seep into.

Kingston Petty

| Jan 18, 2021

I was thrilled to find airlocks that fit regular sized (not widemouth) Plastic is mostly used for the ice cream cones, but they seem There is excellent seal between the lid and the jar, as well as between the airlock and the Stoppers are included for the lids for those wanting to plug them when the airlocks will not be used. If you are fermenting on a larger scale, you can also use these for carboy bungs, which allows you to get two uses out of your pails. So far, these have been good to me. Very good! I would definitely recommend it! I HAVE ADDED ASKED TO BE EDITED Please note There is a frustrating problem with the small lids for the airlocks because they fit so tightly that it is difficult to remove them without spilling If you don't use them regularly, this probably won't be a major issue, but if you're going to use them a lot, it will be quite annoying.

Alayna Wagner

| May 19, 2021