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BALWOO 11 Liter (3 gal) Onggi Korean Traditional Clay Jar Ceramic Canister Kimchi Fermentation Crock

BALWOO 11 Liter (3 gal) Onggi Korean Traditional Clay Jar Ceramic Canister Kimchi Fermentation Crock

BALWOO's 11 liter (3 gal) onggi, the biggest in its range, for households making kimchi in bulk or storing fermented pastes.

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What we liked

  • + 11 liter capacity suits kimjang-style batches meant to last a whole season
  • + Doubles as a ceramic canister for grains or pastes when not fermenting
  • + Traditional Korean clay construction keeps contents cool and dark

Trade-offs

  • - Very heavy once filled, so moving it to a fridge or cellar is a two-person job
  • - Overkill for anyone making a jar of kimchi at a time

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