This unique fermenting system is the ultimate for the production of healthy, unpasteurised (raw) fermented vegetables such as sauerkraut and kimchii. Shop-bought commercially produced fermented food is almost always pasteurised, which means that the beneficial bacteria are killed off during the pasteurisation process.

Using the process of fermentation to preserve vegetables is a method that has been around for centuries. The process causes the lactic acid bacteria to ferment the vegetables so that they keep longer and taste fabulous. In addition they are a rich source of vitamins and minerals and probiotic bacteria, which help promote the growth of intestinal flora, and of course there is the benefit of fibre in maintaining a healthy digestive tract.

So what is so special about the Harsch Crock Pots? Well, usually during the making of sauerkraut a slimy film or scum forms on top of the sauerkraut which needs to be cleaned off regularly as fermentation occurs. Our Harsch Crock Pots eliminate the need to skim off this scum. They feature a deep, water-holding trough in the rim which forms an air-tight seal with the lid, thus enabling the vegetables to ferment without the risk of contamination, whilst still allowing the gases produced during fermentation to bubble away. All you have to do is keep the water level topped up whilst the fermentation process takes place.

The Harshc Crock Pots are solid earthenware. Each one is individually hand made, and coated with a lead-free glaze. It comes with two semi-circular weighting stones that are placed on top of the fermenting vegetables to give the required pressure needed for fermentation.

Looked after properly these pots should last you a lifetime - Beware of cheap imitations!

Harsch Crock Pots are available in a variety of sizes. Our most popular pot is the 5 litre, which is a suitable size for a couple or small family, or for those who are trying fermenting for the first time. This costs £74.99 plus packing and delivery. This is the only size which can be sent out by courier - packing and delivery is a total of £18.00 (UK Mainland only, excludes Northern Ireland and Scottish Highlands and Islands).

The next size up is the 7.5 litre, which is more suited for the average family, and costs £84.99 plus delivery. Note, however, that delivery of the 7.5 litre pot is only currently available for delivery to certain London postal codes and parts of Buckinghamshire and Berkshire, and the cost of delivery will depend upon the delivery location.

Larger sizes between 10 and 50 litres are available to special order. Please note that these are not stock items and delivery will take several weeks