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Description
xKeep Ferments Submerged with Confidence
When you’re making large-batch ferments in gallon jars, keeping vegetables fully submerged under brine can influence texture and flavor development. The Jillmo Fermentation Weight for Gallon Jars is designed to help you manage submersion with steadiness and ease. Handmade from glass and finished with a clear, smooth surface, these weights come in a practical pack of 2, ready for your next batch of kraut, kimchi, or crunchy pickled vegetables.
Each piece balances heft and precision: about 11–13 oz per weight, with a diameter of 3.7 inches and a height of 1.85 inches. For best results, ensure your jar’s narrowest opening is greater than 3.8 inches and measure it before purchasing to confirm compatibility.
What makes it useful in everyday fermenting
In everyday kitchen fermentation, a reliable weight helps keep the mix under brine, which can promote even salt distribution and consistent brine contact. The combination of weight and size is designed to work with standard gallon jars used for sauerkraut, kimchi, and other brined vegetables.
Key features
- Fit with Gallon Jars: Diameter 3.7" × Height 1.85"; jar opening must be > 3.8" for a fit.
- Keep Food Submerged: Handmade glass weights, each about 11–13 oz, hold brine down and keep veggies in place.
- Prevent Floating: The heavy construction helps prevent floating vegetables during fermentation.
- Easy grip handle: A built-in handle makes insertion and removal easier, even with wet hands.
- Food-grade material: Made from lead-free glass, designed for food-safe fermentation projects.
What’s in the pack
This listing includes two glass fermentation weights, ready to support your gallon jar projects together or separately.
FAQ
Q: Does this weight fit all gallon jars?
A: It fits jars with opening larger than 3.8 inches; measure your jar mouth before purchase.
Q: What is the weight and material?
A: Each weight is handmade glass, about 11–13 oz; food-grade, lead-free.
Shipping & Return
xReturns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
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