Stoneware pickling crock, 1 gallon

Stoneware pickling crock

These type of stoneware pickling crocks have been made in the USA for over 100 years. With Old World-style craftsmanship and attention to detail, these handcrafted crocks are sure to be a pleasurable and charming addition to your home. They are constructed for years of functionality. They use a non toxic glaze that is both lead and cadmium free. The inside is a light brown color . The crocks are even microwave and dishwasher safe.

They are perfect for making pickles or sauerkraut but many people use them as planters, even as beautiful outdoor ashtrays.

Covers and Lids : We sell lids that do not sit on top of the pickling crocks . These fit inside and are used to cover and help submerge the contents. They are all made of poplar except the 10 gallon size which is made of a more expensive butcher block type wood.

Upon request we can provide lids that will fit directly on top of the pickling crocks. There is a quite a bit of labor necessary to produce these decorative top covers and need one week to be prepared. The prices for these will be double the prices quoted for the lids that fit directly within the crocks. If interested, please note this within your order.

Other than purchasing a lid, many customers use a porcelain or stoneware plate to submerge the food being preserved and cover with a cloth to allow air exchange during the food preservation process

 Please note that as the crocks are handmade so dimensions will always vary to a slight degree.

We can not recommend enough the purchase of Wild Fermentation by Sandor Ellix Katz. This has a recipe geared to making sauerkraut specific to this type of crock.  If you have never used a crock to make sauerkraut, then the book is a must have! Wild Fermentation, Click here to order it is $24.50 with free shipping.