equipment$18–40used in 5 side quests
Fermentation weights with airlock lids
Glass weights that keep vegetables submerged in brine, paired with lids that vent fermentation gases automatically. Prevents mold and eliminates daily jar-burping.
What to look for
- 1Weights sized to fit your jar mouth (wide-mouth vs regular mason jars)
- 2Airlock system that vents gas without letting air back in
- 3Glass weights (not ceramic) so you can see fermentation progress
- 4Handle or grip on weights for easy removal from brine
Skip
- Weights without finger grips—they're slippery and hard to fish out of brine
- Airlocks with complex multi-part designs that are difficult to clean
Used for: fermenting wild edibles and foraged greens · making sauerkraut and kimchi without daily attention · preserving vegetables with minimal spoilage risk
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