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Monday, August 27, 2012

TSM Products Fermentation Pot, 10 Liter capacity Review

TSM Products Fermentation Pot, 10 Liter capacity
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I ordered this pot after I had purchased 2 sizes of the Harsch Fermenting pots just because I liked the color and shape of the TSM and wanted to try it and compare with the pots I already use. I still like the color and outside shape, but those are the only things I prefer to the Harsch pot. The TSM has a smaller channel for the lid and does not hold as much water. That means that one must be more attentive and diligent in keeping the channel filled to maintain the seal and I definitely prefer the lower maintenance Harsch pots. The interior of the pot narrows towards the top and I apparently didn't buy enough veggies as I should have because the stone weights weren't big enough and I needed to add paper-weights to cover the large area that weren't weighted by the stones. The straight sides of the Harsch pot make it easier to make smaller batches if you aren't perfect in your calculations of how many vegetables to buy and process. I didn't like was that the edge of the lid was not glazed and the lid itself absorbed water from the channel that gets slimy. It seemed unsanitary. The water absorbtion was also an issue with my first batch because as the lid swelled, a large crack revealed itself. (Amazon was great about replacing it.)

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Thursday, January 12, 2012

Harsch Gairtopf Fermenting Crock Pot - 10.0 Liter - ME7420 Review

Harsch Gairtopf Fermenting Crock Pot - 10.0 Liter - ME7420
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I'm so happy to have splurged on this product! I just moved from the city onto my own farm and will be getting lots of use out of this fermentation pot with all my home-grown veggies! So, far I have made Kimchi just to give the fermentation pot a go, and was VERY happy with the results.
The pot is really superb in that you basically toss in your veggies and brine, put in the stones and leave it alone. Just be sure to keep the water groove filled and you have nothing else to do except wait.
I bought the 10 L pot since it was the same price as the 7.5L (and with free shipping). It is really large, but I'm happy I bought the larger size as I have more freedom to adjust the size of the batch of fermented veggies I am making.
The beautiful finish on this pot fits perfectly with my kitchen and everyone in the house loves the little gurgling water noise it makes when "working" -- very relaxing!


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Saturday, December 3, 2011

Harsch Gairtopf Fermenting Crock Pot - 7.5 Liter - ME7428 Review

Harsch Gairtopf Fermenting Crock Pot - 7.5 Liter - ME7428
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I have had this Harsch Gairtopf Fermenting Crock Pot - 7.5 Liter - ME7428 on my wish list for years. I at long last finally made the purchase when I found it 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 purchased the 7.5 litre size. There is one smaller at 5 litres and several much larger 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 and I'm glad I didn't choose the smaller one. I have 4 heads of organic cabbage, about 12 lbs, fermenting right now. Perfect! 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 love it and would buy the Harsch Gairtopf Fermenting Crock Pot - 7.5 Liter - ME7428 all over again!

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Thursday, August 18, 2011

Harsch Gairtopf Fermenting Crock Pot - 5 Liter - ME7409 Review

Harsch Gairtopf Fermenting Crock Pot - 5 Liter - ME7409
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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!

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