Questions on Harsch Fermenting Crock

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• From David_L at 10/10/11 6:18 PM
  • This crock looks fantastic. I'd like to buy it soon. Also, I grow my own cabbage - where I live it's ideal and grow up to 4-6 pounds of cabbage heads. 1) my home grown cabbage looks more green than store cabbage (pale white). Which would be better to ferment? 2) I don't see any recipes for sauerkraut. I know the ratio of salt to cabbage weight is critical. Can you suggest a basic recipe? Thanks!
  • The color of the cabbage isn't really that relevant. It depends a lot of the variety, the soil it's grown in, the lighting conditions, and more. Choose the one whose flavor you like better. Here is a good recipe for a basic sauerkraut. The amount of salt you use will depend somewhat on your taste: it does not have to be an exact measurement. http://www.culturesforhealth.com/sauerkraut
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• From Nelly at 10/13/11 6:12 PM
  • Hi, I am interested in the 5 liters crock. When will it be back in stock?
  • The 5 Liter crock should be back in stock late November 2011. You may pre-order now, and it will ship to you as soon as possible. Or you can wait until they are back in stock. Just keep checking the website.
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• From Kathy at 1/19/12 3:02 AM
  • I see that the 5-liter Harsch Crock weighs over 22 pounds, while the 5-liter German Crock weighs only 11 pounds. Are these weights accurate?? Why is one so much heavier?? Does weight have anything to do with quality??
  • The weight on the German crock is 12.1 lbs but you are right, there is a significant difference in weight. The functional design is almost identical. The difference is in the material used and the cosmetic design. Lots of people like the appearance of the Harsch crock.
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• From kathy at 2/1/12 11:02 PM
  • what happens if the reservoir goes dry? Is the kraut still good?
  • The kraut should still be fine, those crocks are great! If you are concerned, lift the lid and take a peek inside, make sure the contents are fine and fill the reservoir with water again.
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• From Angela at 2/15/12 6:04 AM
  • I would be interested in purchasing a crock, either the Harsch or German crocks. I realize these are European companies, but are both of these actually manufactured in Europe? Please indicate the country where it is made, as I do not want to order anything made in China for food production.
    thanks
  • Both crocks are manufactured in Germany.
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• From Brian at 4/29/12 7:27 AM
  • These look great, but I'm concerned that some ceramic products (eg coffee mugs) can leach lead into food products they contain. Are these crocks certified lead free?
  • The Harsch crocks are lead free: http://www.culturesforhealth.com/media/docs/Harsch_Crock_Information.pdf
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• From Heidi at 7/28/12 5:43 PM
  • Hi! I have a Harsch crock and used it very successfully last year -- and this year, I can NOT find the instruction book (Which I believe included a basic recipe). Is it available by pdf somewhere? Or could you send me another if I called and paid? Or something? Thanks!
  • There is a link to the basic instructions on our product page:
    
    http://www.culturesforhealth.com/media/docs/Harsch_Crock_Information.pdf
    
    If you need further information or a replacement booklet, please contact miracleexclusives.com, the US distributor for this product.
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• From Liz at 11/2/12 12:28 AM
  • How many pounds of cabbage fit in a 7.5L Harsch crock?
  • It depends on how finely your cabbage is chopped but you should be able to fit about 7 lbs of cabbage in your 7.5 liter crock filling to no more than 80% capacity.
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• From David at 12/12/12 12:09 PM
  • Please tell me what is the glaze made of? I understand it is lead free but I would like to know all the ingredients since it will be contacting the food.
  • The manufacturer states the stoneware is baked at 1200° C and covered with a lead free glaze. The stoneware is neutral with any kind of fermented vegetable.​
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• From Nika at 12/26/12 5:11 PM
  • Do you know if I use this fermenting crock to make miso?
  • Yes, the crock could be used, but the air tight seal is not required to make miso. You could use the crock and a simple towel to cover it.
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