Kimchi & Kraut

Vegetable fermentation gear, presses, and prep tools.

Best Kimchi Containers for Home Fermentation

Kimchi containers that hold up to brine, gas and garlic. We look at seals, vent options, sizes and materials so batches stay crisp and the fridge stays calm.

Best Pickling Crocks for Large Batches

Water-seal crocks make big batches simple. We compare capacities, glaze safety, included weights and lid fit, plus which sizes suit small kitchens and cellars.

Best Sauerkraut Pounders and Cabbage Tampers

A good pounder bruises cabbage fast so brine rises on its own. We compare woods, head shapes, jar-mouth fit and handle length for comfortable long sessions.

Best Cabbage Shredders for Sauerkraut

Shredding cabbage evenly decides kraut texture. We compare kraut boards, mandolines and box shredders on cut width, speed, safety and how easily they clean.

Best Vegetable Fermentation Presses and Weights

Fermentation presses keep vegetables under brine so mould never starts. We compare glass weights, spring inserts, jar fits and how easily each one cleans up.

Best Pickle Pipes and Fermentation Airlocks

Pickle pipes vent CO2 without letting air in, so no daily burping. We compare silicone quality, jar-mouth fit, airlock alternatives and long-term durability.

Best Mandoline Slicers for Pickling and Kraut

Even slices ferment evenly. We compare mandoline blade sharpness, thickness settings, guard design and stability, plus which models suit heavy pickling batches.

Best Salts for Fermenting Vegetables

Salt choice affects crunch, colour and flavour. We compare sea salt, pickling salt and coarse grinds, and flag additives such as iodine and anti-caking agents.

Best Gochugaru Flakes for Kimchi

Gochugaru sets the colour and heat of kimchi. We compare coarse and fine grinds, freshness, heat levels and packaging, plus which bags suit occasional batches.

Best Pickling Spice Kits and Blends

Pickling spice kits save you buying ten jars at once. We compare blend balance, whole versus ground spices, freshness, quantity and value for regular picklers.