My uncle told me to skip the airlock for my first batch of sauerkraut

He said just a loose lid was fine, but after two weeks my whole kitchen smelled like a swamp. I lost five pounds of cabbage because I didn't trust the basic gear. Has anyone else had a family tip go this wrong?

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paul_stone297mo ago

My grandpa swore by the loose lid method too... ended up with a science project in my pantry.

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scott.anthony7mo ago

Ever notice how @paul_stone29, the old ways always seem to involve a little bit of mold?

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cooper.nathan6mo ago

Honestly, my grandma always used a plate and a weight with great results. It just needs to keep everything under the brine.

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