The crock is then covered with a cloth to keep pests out but still allow gas from the fermentation process to exit.
Ceramic crock for pickles.
Then you weigh the food down so it remains under the brine.
P ferment the pickles for 2 to 3 weeks at 65 to 75 f or for 3 to 6 weeks at 55 to 65 f.
Remove rinse dry and replace the plate and jar if they develop scum or mold p.
To use an open crock you just put the food and brine into the pot leaving a bit of headspace to allow for expansion.
You ll also need a pottery crock to make these.
Hi for years i have made my own pickles both ways canned in vinegar and crock.
The top of the jar features a built in lip to allow for easier lifting to move the jar from your prep area to where it will rest for weeks during the fermentation process.
Check the crock several times a week for surface scum and remove it as needed.
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The 5 piece crock set is constructed from heavy duty ceramic with a lead free cadmium free glaze large enough to hold up to 2 1 gallons of finished product 8 liters.
If you think you ll have more or need to make more dill pickles then double or triple the recipe as needed.
Or a very large glass jar.