Gartopf German Fermenting Crock Pot by K&K Keramik

Make natural nutrition-packed sauerkraut and pickled vegetables with this stoneware crock pot from Germany. Through the years, sauerkraut has been recognized as one of the healthiest foods, and was even used on sailing ships to protect sailors from scurvy. Natural lactic acid fermentation is one of the oldest and healthiest means of food preservation. It allows natural, beneficial bacteria to perform a fermentation process in which vegetables develop a pleasantly sour taste and remain rich in vitamins and minerals. Lactic acid fermentation is the only method of preservation that retains all the natural plant ingredients while improving the quality, taste and aroma.

• Available from 5 to 26 liter sizes
• Shipped Free
• High quality traditional German hand-made ceramic
• Useable for sauerkraut, pickled vegetables, Kim chi, and even wine
• Handles on two sides for ease of lifting and transporting
• Acid resistant
• Dishwasher Safe
• Includes body, lid, stones and recipe book
• Safe - Free of Lead and Cadmium
• Deep gully – allows expelling of gas; prevents entry of dust and air
• Thick .6” (1.5cm) base ensures stability; walls are approximately .4”

Fermented vegetables and foods are a central part of Ann Wigmore's living foods diet program. Store bought pickled vegetables and sauerkraut have been pasteurized and lack the beneficial probiotics so essential to digestive health. Making your own sauerkraut and fermented vegetables using ancient fermentation techniques is fun, delicious and healthy. Fermented vegetables like sauerkraut are recognized as some of the healthiest foods and are high in vitamins (especially Vitamin C, and the B Vitamins and enzymes. Most importantly, real fermented vegetables provide beneficial digestive bacteria. Adding fermented vegetables to your diet can improve digestive health by bringing balance to intestinal flora.

K&K Keramik Crock Pots are available in many sizes:

• Height: 12 In.
• Diameter: 9.1 In.
• Weight: 8.2 Lbs.

• Height: 13.4 In.
• Diameter: 9.1 In.
• Weight: 10.3 Lbs.

• Height: 15 In.
• Diameter: 11.5 In.
• Weight: 15.1 Lbs.

• Height: 17.3 In.
• Diameter: 12 In.
• Weight: 19.1 Lbs.

• Height: 20.5 In.
• Diameter: 14 In.
• Weight: 28.5 Lbs.

Notes

• Height is measured to top of lid
• Diameter is measured handle to handle
• Weight is standing weight – pot, stones, & lid

Read more about Ann Wigmore's Diet, including her recipe for &"Veggie Kraut".

Read our articles on the benefits of fermented food vs pickled food and how to ferment your vegetable garden harvest.