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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful: By NancyFancy "NancyFancy" (Yarmouth Port, MA United States) - See all my reviews This review is from: Harsch Gairtopf Fermenting Crock Pot - 5 Liter - ME7409 No doubt, this is a very nice crock. The picture on the web shows a taller crock, but the 5 liter size is actually a little wider and "squattier" than pictured. Height and width of the crock did not matter in my case. The crock I received had a few coarse pieces of pottery on the edges of the rims and on the bottom, which caused a deep scratch in my counter top. I used an emory board to smooth out the burrs, which took about thirty seconds. So just be careful when unpacking the crock...an emory board took off the rough spots very easily and did not leave any mark on the crock. This crock is heavy and extremely will packed for shipping. I really hesitated to spend $106.on one crock, but just the fact that this crock has a ring on the top which holds water to keep the contents clean has already made me a believer in it. This is a good size for one person. I would recommend a larger crock for a family.
Follow up: This is a VERY heavy crock when full...Read more 42 of 43 people found the following review helpful: By This review is from: Harsch Gairtopf Fermenting Crock Pot - 5 Liter - ME7409 This crock is not cheap, but if you are serious about making good sauerkraut with no hassles, the Harsch crock can't be beat. The water seal works flawlessly. No skimming required because the scum does not form. 15 of 15 people found the following review helpful: By This review is from: Harsch Gairtopf Fermenting Crock Pot - 5 Liter - ME7409 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...Read more |