can I use this as a fermentation crock?
1616827
I do anything could be done with this item. As soon as it is done transfer it to a plastic or glass container.
1966625
It probably could be done If you choose to use it like a giant crock pot. I feel you should brown the beef before putting it in. It really is a roaster and as such may not give you the results you want on the first try. But to create a very large stew it most likely would work.
1666272
Not unless you allow the water to evaporate from the seal and then leave the contents to rot. It's nothing like the old open crocks. It is completely airtight if you maintain the water seal.
1514815
I don't see why not. I have y2 polish fermenters. Thy thae a lip where u poor water to prevent air getting in, so what u r suggesting should work. I have some gallon glass containers ehich I plan to use as bungs and valves r in place. I use shue goo to seal around the outside to assure a good seal
268784
you can use a crock pot and mix the solution per directions. BUT, once you use this crock pot, you can not use it again for Food. Please remember this. hope this helps you
1898051
I have not used the lid for fermentation. However, I have done canning. As long as the seal is tight...it is ok, do NOT use anything to pry it off the top.
1256789
I have this same crock pot, but I have never used it to make sour Kraut. I use it to make kim chi. I cut up about 4 heads of bok choi, one butternut squash, two turnips, and spices. Sorry I can't help you with heads of cabbage.
1431630
No. The kit can adapt to your recipes as long as you use one that has the same amount of gallons, pints, or quarts to fit in the containers and allow head room or fermentation.
725946
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.
792446
I wouldn't use it for that purpose. I would be more inclined to buy Avery small crockpot for that purpose. This griddle is just for cooking.
193017
I have no idea. You'll need to ask the crock maker. I would think so, though.
1431631
No, You can use recipe kits or use your own ingredients. This is the basic setup you would need to brew two-stage beer, the plastic is the primary fermenter and the glass (carboy) is the secondary fermenter. Two-stage brewing results in a more conditioned clearer beer. Salute!
1864348
Don't know. Like the other respondent, I only use the jar to prepare liqueurs. Sorry
236271
It should be safe, but im no expert. As long as you don't have mold, it's really more a matter of where you like the flavor to be. This changes with longer brew. Also, will you do a secondary brewing cycle with flavoring? Or just drinking it?My go to measurement (other than pH of 4 or below) is to try some! Sounds like you are on the fresh side for my tatse, but every set up will find its own rate...I personally like a 10-12 day original brew, with a couple days of secondary w/ flavoring, before i drink or refrigerate them. I have one now at 18 days in the jar ill be using as a substitute for vinegar in salad dressing and possibly meranade. It should be safe, but im no expert. As long as you don't have mold, it's really more a matter of where you like the flavor to be. This changes with longer brew. Also, will you do a secondary brewing cycle with flavoring? Or just drinking it?My go to measurement (other than pH of 4 or below) is to try some! Sounds like you are on the fresh side for my tatse, but every set up will find its own rate...I personally like a 10-12 day original brew, with a couple days of secondary w/ flavoring, before i drink or refrigerate them. I have one now at 18 days in the jar ill be using as a... » Read More It should be safe, but im no expert. As long as you don't have mold, it's really more a matter of where you like the flavor to be. This changes with longer brew. Also, will you do a secondary brewing cycle with flavoring? Or just drinking it?My go to measurement (other than pH of 4 or below) is to try some! Sounds like you are on the fresh side for my tatse, but every set up will find its own rate...I personally like a 10-12 day original brew, with a couple days of secondary w/ flavoring, before i drink or refrigerate them. I have one now at 18 days in the jar ill be using as a substitute for vinegar in salad dressing and possibly meranade. « Show Less
1026102
Someone else asked that question. I guess that is a stinky fermented brew. I can't give you a good answer. It does not seal tight so don't know if you need that. Hope you get an answer.
6938
I have not used this item as a crock pot (slow cooker). I use it for warming food that has been prepared previously. I have found that the temperature control can easily be set too high. If you are careful with this setting it should work quite well. A trial and error method will work for you if you have the patience and product to experiment in this manner.
673728
Personally, I would stick to using it for appetizer-type service (keeping dips, queso, sauce, etc. warm) for dipping in. The crocks are pretty small for cooking in, I think.