My sauerkraut went bad from missing a weight, and I learned why they matter.

Totally know what you mean about the floaters getting air and starting mold. I had a whole jar turn into a science project last fall because I got lazy and skipped the weight. The top layer was just this nasty white and green fuzz, and the whole thing smelled off. After that mess, I never try to ferment without something keeping everything under the brine.

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derek_ramirez7mo ago

Three batches without weights, and all fermented just fine for me.

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abby_robinson587mo ago

Ever try a cabbage leaf, derek_ramazon?

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logan_owens147mo ago

Yeah, missing a weight can totally ruin a batch. It lets the veggies float up and get exposed to air, which is where mold starts. I've had that happen before, and it's such a waste of good cabbage. What kind of weights do you use, or do you have a backup method?

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