I love fermenting foods. They are so good for you, and it's an easy process. It helps, though, to have the right equipment, and since your salsa or kimchi is going to be sitting on your countertop fermenting, it's nice to have a beautiful weighted po...
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Canning
Jars
Fermentation Crocks
Fermentation Accessories
Canning
Most of my canning is for gifts. These are my must-haves!
Keeping track is always a good idea.
Can It Canning Journal: Keep Track of Canning Recipes and Adjustments Season to Season - Gift for Canners - Preserving Notebook
This set has all the little things you need to make canning easy.
Norpro Canning Set (6 Pieces), Green
I don't have many single-use pots, but this one is essential. It is perfect for canning (the standard). It's inexpensive ,and you can get them at most hardware stores.
Granite Ware 21.5-Quart Water Bath Canner with Jar Rack
Jars
They come in a variety of sizes and shapes.
I use these for EVERYTHING! Clip top jars are perfect for fermentation and storage in the kitchen. They come in a variety of sizes.
set of 6 Kilner Round Clip Top Jar, 34-Fl Oz, 1 L
The classic jar!
Ball, Glass Mason Jars with Lids & Bands, Wide Mouth, Clear, 16 oz, Single
I love the spring weights in these. For most of what I do, perfect size.
Lot of 4 packs New Kerr Regular Mouth Mason Jar Canning Lids 12 Each 48 PC Total
If you’re going to go to all that work, make it personal! I’ve ordered from Paper & Pear several times, and I’ve always been happy with the results. The labels are darling, the quality is excellent, and the turnaround is fast. They’re such an eas...
Simple-Script Jar + Canning Labels • Personalized • Water and Oil Resistant • by Paper & Pear
These are so cute! I love that they are personalized and such a throwback in design.
Personalized canning labels, jelly labels
The simplicity in these labels is nice. They are also customizable and easy to write on.
Canning Labels Mason Jar Labels Jam Jar Labels Salsa Labels
I like the simple modern design of these labels and also that they are water resistant.
Jam Canning Labels modern Design Personalization Available Strawberry Jam Labels Durable Water Resistant - Etsy
Fermentation Crocks
Decorative and Useful
I think these are so cute. If you're a kimchi fan, this is for you!
Kimchi Pot Various Sizes Available. Fermentation Jar Also - Etsy
Great for larger batches, this fermenting crock includes weights and is as functional as it is beautiful. It’s substantial enough for bigger projects, but attractive enough that I don’t mind having it live on the countertop for weeks at a time. I bou...
3 quart stoneware onggi jar with fermentation weights, katabatic pottery, Rocky Mountains scene
A classic. I have a similar crock, but it doesn't have the weights - so I use a plate.
Fermenting Stoneware Crock (One Gallon) with Weights and Lid from Acorn Bluff Home for Sauerkraut, Pickles, Kimchi, and Pickles! Made in USA
Fermentation Accessories
If you're countertop fermenting, these weights and caps come in handy.
These are great! It saves you from getting “creative" with weighing down your sauerkraut.
Wide Mouth Jar Split Fermentation Weight
Well, yes, you don't have to have these, but you will love them.
Wide Mouth Jar Fermentation Cap / Cover, Perfect for Kombucha or Sourdough! Keeps bugs and fruit flies out!
I fermented salsas for years without weights. But, I wouldn't do it without them now. I bought a box of 8 of these. So handy with the jars I already have. It's important to have whatever your fermenting submerged. These are clear. You can see the top...
Year of Plenty Fermentation Weights - NonSlip Grip Handle - for Fermenting Sauerkraut, Pickles, Kimchi in Wide Mouth Mason Jars - Lead/Cadmium Free - (Set of 4)