Has anyone made Kombucha using this jar? I've been making mine in a 1/2 gallon mason jar, and I'm considering upgrading to a larger container...
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The jar has a label on it that says it is for "dry storage only." Therefore, any moist or liquids should not be stored in the jar. I have no idea why. I bought this to brine chickens but now am returning it because of this label.
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I haven't used this jar for making any food. However, it is a thick glass. If you need an air tight container, this may not be your jar. I currently have two of them.
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I don't know what the process would be to make Kombucha, but if it needs to be cooked in the container, I suggest something made for cooking. This jar is made for storage with a great rubber seal, and is airtight.
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Yes, I have made a lot of kombucha using this jar and it works very well. I even used it once for sauerkraut, but I prefer using multiple 1/2 gallon canning jars for better control over the rate of fermentation for sauerkraut.
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Did you end up getting these? Did it work? Like you, I'm looking to use mason jars for home fermentation.
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Hi Shelby....I think a gallon jar for the first ferment and then locking jars for the second ferment in about 8 days or so. I think that is it. You will also want to flavor the second ferment with fruit juice or fruit. Let me know if you have more questions.
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leave more space in the jar or add more brine as it leaves the jar. I fill to a little below the shoulder on a half gallon jar. i find it helpful to add compost from your local wooded area to the top to keep the sauerkraut clean and free of pesticides and other harmful chemicals that made me sprayed during the fermentation process. Its important to remember that the barrier must be ruptured in order to mitigate the suffering of the heat treated sour pockets so that the glass stays intact through out the entire process. If you do the proper research and put in the necessary effort you should end up with a sweet citrus tasting sauerkraut that is bound to round the critters:) Enjoy a healthy gut everyone!
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you don't need an airlock for kombucha, my husband has made it for years in a large corningware casserole covered with cheesecloth to keep dust and things like fruit flies out- works great, he then transfers to a glass jug to put in the frig
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My question is: do you just get the commercial yogurt and let it sit on the counter for a day? I guess as long as it is sealed other stuff can't get in there to ferment as well. I'd appreciate hearing if you have tried this.
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My experience with jar fermenting is limited, yet shocking. I left one ball jar tightly capped for just a LITTLE too long, and fizz-BANG! Garlicky cabbagey explosion. With the regular jar lids, you need to frequently check them, burp them, and remove some of the residue that forms on the surface of the brine. Each time you open it, you introduce oxygen, which doesn't mean it's not going to work, it just isn't as good. When the process happens in an anaerobic environment, such as one provided by an airlock, wow, it just really is so much better. The food is tangier, more alive, and, says Sandor Katz, more nutritious. But really, I've only been doing this a short while so I hope someone else chimes in.
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I'd like to get this, does anyone know how much you can brew at a time? My favorite travel mug, that I use every day is a whopping 24 ounce. Or do you think I'd have to brew twice (how many pods will this thing hold at a time)? Would appreciate any input, thanks!
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These are pretty small, so a lot would depend on the size of your brew. I guess you technically could, but it would probably take twice as long for the kombucha to ferment to taste, so I wouldn't. I would just start with the full scoby. After one or two batches, you'll have a second layer anyway. I brew about 3/4 of a gallon at a time and I bought 2 of these scobys to start with.
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I have used Mason jars with no problem and made no adjustments. I did put water in the yogurt maker to fill the gap to help with heat transfer from the yogurt maker to the glass jar.
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Hi I love the Waring Pro Vacuum I actually showed it to my friend and she ordered on the spot. I really do not use any Mason jars and I am sorry I can not help you with your question. I hope someone else can. Have a great weekend.
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No. I've brewed kombucha and would suggest you look for a sun tea jar instead of this item. The spigot is already installed.
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i also have used pint jars. the rack supplied, is of the same design as other canning kettles. this kettle is one of the best i've owned, and worth every penny. go for it.......
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you could .. or I am pretty sure it is in their book, and that has a proper 5 gallon break down for this. If you are looking to do 5 Gallon batches you should consider finding recipes online and buying ingredients at a brew store online or in person (to save shipping) Were you going to brew it one gallon at a time and combine it in a fermentor? Good luck and keep brewing!
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I also threw the box away and put K-cups in another container, sorry. As a side note after seeing other comments, I used a splash of half and half with mine and I thought it was delicious! Looking forward to ordering more.
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Be Careful! The 6 quart Presto model is barely tall enough to accommodate the height of a pint mason jar with seal and ring attached. The total volume of the vessel is not the issue here, it's the physical dimensions, in this case the height!!!! My 6 quart Presto allows me to can 4 pints IF YOU TURN THE SPACER UPSIDE DOWN AND PUT 4 QUARTERS UNDER THE SPACER TO KEEP THE HEAT FROM THE BURNER FROM POTENTIALLY BREAKING THE JARS!!!!! The quarters allow water between the bottom and the spacer. These units really should not be used for canning, there are other reasons.
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I haven't bought the burner yet since I'm waiting for someone else to confirm how much you can boil with it! I have my first extract kit waiting on the shelf for the new year. An acquaintance is going to come over and walk me through the process. I expect we'll do the same thing you are start with a half-portion and dilute it.I make hard cider, so the only high-cost item I had to buy was a wort cooler. Please let me know how the burner performs! I'd like to be able to do some of the work out of the kitchen...Al