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Warning: My pickles turned out great without a special lid
A lot of people say you must use an airlock lid for safe fermentation. I disagree because my own tests show it is not needed. I picked up the skill of using a basic cloth cover instead. For example, I fermented cucumbers in a jar with just a cloth and string. They came out crisp and tasty every time. I believe clean jars matter more than fancy gear. This approach has saved me cash and worry over mold.
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fionam118d ago
Seriously, all that gear is just for people who like to spend money. I tried an airlock once, and it made no difference at all. My grandma used a plate and a rock in her crock, and her sauerkraut was amazing. Now we're paying for fancy lids that do the same job? Seems like a scam to me. Why do we overcomplicate such a simple process?
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seanh548d ago
Yeah, I was totally in the airlock camp for a long time. Had a whole setup. Then I got lazy one summer and just used a coffee filter and rubber band on a jar of green beans. They were perfect, and I haven't looked back. All those lids I bought were a waste of money. A clean jar and keeping everything under the brine is what actually matters.
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pat7358d ago
Funny, I was just reading Sandor Katz's book and he says the same thing. All that gear is mostly for our own peace of mind.
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