accessory$10–20used in 4 side quests
Glass fermentation weights
Heavy glass discs that keep vegetables submerged under brine where beneficial bacteria thrive and mold can't grow. Eliminates daily pressing-down ritual.
What to look for
- 1Fits wide-mouth mason jars (the standard size)
- 2Heavy enough to actually hold vegetables down (6+ ounces each)
- 3Handle or grip for easy removal from brine
- 4Non-porous glass that won't absorb flavors or harbor bacteria
Skip
- Weights too light to hold down leafy vegetables
- Narrow designs that let vegetables float up around edges
Used for: keeping sauerkraut submerged during fermentation · preventing mold on pickles · eliminating daily pressing ritual · small-batch vegetable ferments
Side quests that use it
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