urp the jars by hand, otherwise they may explode from the pressure. If using metal lids, the top of the jar will bulge outward, giving you clear signs that it needs to be burped. In general, it's a good idea to burp the jars once, or twice a day for the first few days.</p>

<h3 id='weights'>Weights</h3>

<img src="../media/pages/lactofermentation/glassweight.jpg" alt='a set of glass weights for pickling' loading='lazy'>

<p>When lacto-fermenting, keeping vegetables submerged in a jar is important. Adding a 