--- product_id: 433481967 title: "OHIO STONEWARE 3-Gallon Fermentation Crock Complete Kit" brand: "ohio stoneware" price: "Β£397.66" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Ohio Stoneware" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/433481967-ohio-stoneware-3-gallon-fermentation-crock-complete-kit store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 3-gallon capacity for large batches Water trough airlock for perfect fermentation Lead-free, food-safe glaze OHIO STONEWARE 3-Gallon Fermentation Crock Complete Kit **Brand:** ohio stoneware **Price:** Β£397.66 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ₯’ Unlock the ancient art of fermentation with modern precision! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** OHIO STONEWARE 3-Gallon Fermentation Crock Complete Kit by ohio stoneware - **How much does it cost?** Β£397.66 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/433481967-ohio-stoneware-3-gallon-fermentation-crock-complete-kit) ## Best For - ohio stoneware enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ohio stoneware brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Proudly Made in the USA:** Crafted with care and quality assurance, supporting local artisans and sustainable production. - β€’ **Generous 3-Gallon Capacity:** Perfectly sized to create ample batches of pickles, sauerkraut, or kimchi to share with friends or elevate your meal prep game. - β€’ **Innovative Water Trough Airlock:** Keeps oxygen out while letting fermentation gases escape, guaranteeing crisp, uncontaminated flavors every time. - β€’ **Complete Kit for Effortless Fermentation:** Includes crock, lid, and weights to keep veggies submergedβ€”no extra tools needed to start your fermentation journey. - β€’ **Traditional Craftsmanship Meets Modern Safety:** Stoneware with a food-safe, lead-free glaze ensures purity and durability for your homemade ferments. ## Overview The OHIO STONEWARE 3-Gallon Fermentation Crock Complete Kit is a durable, lead-free glazed stoneware vessel designed for traditional fermentation. Featuring a water trough airlock to maintain an ideal anaerobic environment, it includes weights to keep vegetables submerged, enabling you to craft large, flavorful batches of pickles, sauerkraut, and more. Made in the USA, this 12" diameter by 15" high crock combines time-tested design with food-safe materials for professional-quality home fermentation. ## Description The gorgeous look of pottery now in a European-style crock. Made for easier fermenting, its built-in gutter helps form an air-tight seal for better results. Just keep the gutter filled with water. Natural stoneware with classic blue stripes . Lead-free glaze will not retain foods' flavors and makes cleanup easy. Rounded handles. Includes two weight stones. About 15-1/2"H (w/ lid), 13-3/4"D, 10-3/4"OD, 5-5/8"ID. Total wt 25 lb. USA made in Ohio. Note: Handmade so dimensions will vary. Review: Very, very nice crock! - 3-Gallon Fermentation Crock Complete Kit This fermentation crock is not only beautiful, it is solidly made with a thick glaze and I am sure will make excellent kraut. The issue with the large notch in the lid (which a few reviews of the past refer to) has been corrected with a much smaller one that resembles that of European made crocks. I was assured by the seller and am of the same opinion, that the new lid will not affect the proper operation of the crock. I have just received it (extremely well packaged BTW) and will be starting my first batch in it next weekend and will give more feedback on the result. I have made fermented product in mason jars before and they are certainly a lot more labour intensive than this will be. And last year I attempted a large batch of sauerkraut in an old crock of my grandmothers and the brine sweated through the glaze, so I had to stop the process early...it still made some good kraut but it felt like time to get a proper crock. I am so looking forward to using this new crock with a water seal. We love sauerkraut and it will certainly be used a number of times a year, especially at harvest time. I'm planning on planting more cabbage this year :) Updated on 19th of March 2016: I have just completed my first batch of sauerkraut in this beautiful water sealed crock and could not be more pleased, it is a total success! Absolutely no mold or slime of any sort and 12+ liter jars of delicious kraut. I can now say that I would have absolutely no reservations in recommending this water sealed crock. There was no issue at all with the lid holding the pressure either :) For more details on the process of fermenting in a water sealed crock on Holly Howe's website and for any and all info on sauerkraut including recipes visit [...] Many blessings. Review: Massive, but very nice piece - Well 3 gallons is a lot of room, go figure. Bought this as it looked nice enough to keep on the counter-top and it certainly is after receiving it. Just got my first batch going of kraut, but really looking forward to pickles once its growing season. Can't say I know much about fermenting, but I'm very pleased with the appearance and quality of this item. Packaging was great, arrived without any issues in one piece. The weights are not glazed so you have to be very careful putting them in/out of the crock as they have the texture of sandpaper. Would be nice if they had a finish on them to avoid this. EDIT: Well as I stated above I did not know much about fermenting. I had a friend who does understand the process look at it, and they immediately pointed out that the lid does not actually from an airlock. There is a notch cut out in the lid similar to the one you can see on the outside of the crock. If you put enough water in the top of the crock to cover the notch in the lid it just runs out of the notch in the side of the crock. Basically you can't form an airlock on this crock which makes it useless for its intended purpose. I was told by Ohio Stoneware that they are considering a redesign, but this is the way the mold currently is. I don't understand selling an item that does not function for its intended purpose, but this certainly seems like one. I'm certainly going to return mine as if you can't ferment in it, it's just a really large pot. Edit: Meant to update this some time ago, the manufacture was very helpful in resolving this issue and I've now got a perfectly working crock. Very pleased with the purchase, leave it on the counter even when not using it as its such a nice looking piece. ## Features - PRODUCT-It’s easy to make pickles and sauerkraut in this traditional fermentation crock. The time-tested design incorporates a water trough airlock that allows carbon dioxide and other fermentation gases to escape while keeping out air. - INCLUDES- crock and top, as well as weights that keep vegetables submerged for effective fermentation. - MATERIALS- Stoneware with food-safe, lead-free glaze - MEASUREMENTS- Crock is 12" in diameter x 15" H with a 6" diameter opening, Weighs 22-1/4 lbs. - Made in USA ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Product Dimensions | 27.94 x 27.94 x 39.37 cm; 11.34 kg | | Item Weight | 25 Pounds | | Batteries required | No | ## Images ![OHIO STONEWARE 3-Gallon Fermentation Crock Complete Kit - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tRpgb2q4L.jpg) ![OHIO STONEWARE 3-Gallon Fermentation Crock Complete Kit - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31+-+-JoQyL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very, very nice crock! *by C***E on 16 February 2016* 3-Gallon Fermentation Crock Complete Kit This fermentation crock is not only beautiful, it is solidly made with a thick glaze and I am sure will make excellent kraut. The issue with the large notch in the lid (which a few reviews of the past refer to) has been corrected with a much smaller one that resembles that of European made crocks. I was assured by the seller and am of the same opinion, that the new lid will not affect the proper operation of the crock. I have just received it (extremely well packaged BTW) and will be starting my first batch in it next weekend and will give more feedback on the result. I have made fermented product in mason jars before and they are certainly a lot more labour intensive than this will be. And last year I attempted a large batch of sauerkraut in an old crock of my grandmothers and the brine sweated through the glaze, so I had to stop the process early...it still made some good kraut but it felt like time to get a proper crock. I am so looking forward to using this new crock with a water seal. We love sauerkraut and it will certainly be used a number of times a year, especially at harvest time. I'm planning on planting more cabbage this year :) Updated on 19th of March 2016: I have just completed my first batch of sauerkraut in this beautiful water sealed crock and could not be more pleased, it is a total success! Absolutely no mold or slime of any sort and 12+ liter jars of delicious kraut. I can now say that I would have absolutely no reservations in recommending this water sealed crock. There was no issue at all with the lid holding the pressure either :) For more details on the process of fermenting in a water sealed crock on Holly Howe's website and for any and all info on sauerkraut including recipes visit [...] Many blessings. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Massive, but very nice piece *by T***E on 31 January 2014* Well 3 gallons is a lot of room, go figure. Bought this as it looked nice enough to keep on the counter-top and it certainly is after receiving it. Just got my first batch going of kraut, but really looking forward to pickles once its growing season. Can't say I know much about fermenting, but I'm very pleased with the appearance and quality of this item. Packaging was great, arrived without any issues in one piece. The weights are not glazed so you have to be very careful putting them in/out of the crock as they have the texture of sandpaper. Would be nice if they had a finish on them to avoid this. EDIT: Well as I stated above I did not know much about fermenting. I had a friend who does understand the process look at it, and they immediately pointed out that the lid does not actually from an airlock. There is a notch cut out in the lid similar to the one you can see on the outside of the crock. If you put enough water in the top of the crock to cover the notch in the lid it just runs out of the notch in the side of the crock. Basically you can't form an airlock on this crock which makes it useless for its intended purpose. I was told by Ohio Stoneware that they are considering a redesign, but this is the way the mold currently is. I don't understand selling an item that does not function for its intended purpose, but this certainly seems like one. I'm certainly going to return mine as if you can't ferment in it, it's just a really large pot. Edit: Meant to update this some time ago, the manufacture was very helpful in resolving this issue and I've now got a perfectly working crock. Very pleased with the purchase, leave it on the counter even when not using it as its such a nice looking piece. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ FERMINTATION; USA MADE CROCK *by J***N on 6 March 2026* I was very impressed with the High Quality of the Material. I have yet to make Kraut with this Beauty. Packaged with obvious pride. Sturdiness and heavy duty packing is what impressed me the most. Each piece was wrapped and surrounded as to make the journey well! 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