Harsch Gairtopf Fermenting Crock Pot - 5 Liter - ME7409

by Harsch

Product Features

• Fermenting Crock Pot 5.0L (1.3 gallon) capacity
• Beautifully crafted stoneware
• Ceramic Clay fired at 1200°C with a lead free glaze.
• Ceramic weight stones eliminates mold

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 23 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001QFJ2UC
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,842 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #88 in Kitchen & Dining > Cookware > Stockpots

Product Description

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. Recently in the news, sauerkraut and pickled vegetables fermented the natural way with lactic acid fermentation are being credited with correcting bodily imbalances of intestinal flora, leading to problems including acid reflux for which doctors often prescribe harsh antibiotics. 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. These beautifully crafted stoneware crock pots from Germany come complete with pot, lid, weighing stones, and instructions. To determine which size pot is best for you please look at the information in our FAQ section. Remember you can only fill a pot to 80% of its total capacity.

Customer Reviews

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64 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Mercedes Benz of crock pots!, February 7, 2010

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Evelyn Getchell "Evie" (Gulf Coast of Florida) - See all my reviews
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I have had this Harsch Gairtopf Fermenting Crock Pot on my wish list for years. I at long last finally made the purchase when I found the 7.5.Litre size recently through an Amazon link for $119 and free shipping!!! It is the German fermentation stoneware crock by Harsch Steinzeug and has no labelling for Miracle (the sole importer) as it is shown at Amazon. (Mine just arrived from Germany. It was on back order for some time).

This fermentation crock pot is highest quality as you might expect from German craftsmen. It truly is the Mercedes Benz of stoneware fermentation pots. It is made of stoneware and covered with a lead-free glazing. It is beautiful and easy to handle, clean and use.

The unique Harsch method of fermentation is proven. The crock includes 2 stoneware weighing stones which replace the wooden board and cloth of other methods. (If you've ever done fermentation that way, you know the problems you can have). Furthermore the lid has a deep water groove which provides an airtight sealing that prevents undesired yeast from forming. Clear instructions are included as well as some basic recipes.

I debated for a long time between the 5 litre and 7.5 litre crocks. I ended up choosing the 7.5 litre size. (There are also larger ones ranging from 10 to 50 litres). I was a little afraid that I had chosen a crock much too large for just a single person like myself but I'm very glad I settled on the 7.5L. It's perfect although I would still like the 5L too so I can being doing a smaller batch of some other food such as kimchi or pickles fermenting at the same time.

I do have 4 large heads of organic cabbage, about 12 lbs, filling the 7.5L to capacity and fermenting beautifully right now. Considering how much I have to spend each week on store-bought organic, unpasteurized sauerkraut or other cultured vegetables ~ my Harsch crock is going to pay for itself in no time! I am anticipating 8 one quart Mason jars of finished kraut

I love my beautiful Harsch crock, definitely would buy it all over again and hope to do just that soon!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than sliced bread, August 27, 2010

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This may be my favorite all time purchase and I have never tried fermenting before! Within two days of receiving it I was at the farmers market looking for victims! I now have a great crock of pickles that didn't last in my house more than a week as my husband inhaled them. I then went back to order a second one to try Kim Chee while I start another group of pickles.

I would recommend if possible that you fill the crock where it will stay to ferment as it is heavy when filled. I also concur with another review that it can scratch your surfaces if you're not careful so I placed it on a cork trivet.

If you are at all interested in fermenting buy it!

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sturdy, handmade, effective, May 27, 2010

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E. MAZZONE-CLEMENTI (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Harsch Gairtopf Fermenting Crock Pot - 5 Liter - ME7409

Traditional design keeps your veggies from growing mold on the top while they ferment. Weighting stones included. Get at least two so you can always have something going!