Ohio Stoneware 2 Gallon Preserving Crock Weight Heavy Duty Ceramic Fermentation Stones
Why you'll like it
- Optimal Fermentation Safety — Keeps pickling produce securely below the liquid brine line to prevent spoilage and mold growth.
- Heavy-Duty Construction — Two-piece semi-circular ceramic design distributes even pressure across your fermentation batch.
- Easy Handling — Center finger hole allows for smooth, safe placement and removal inside your crock.
- Premium American Craftsmanship — Manufactured in Ohio, USA, using food-safe, lead-free clay for ultimate peace of mind.
Product details
Description
Enhance your homemade pickling and fermentation process with the authentic Ohio Stoneware 2 Gallon Preserving Crock Weight. Expertly handcrafted in Zanesville, Ohio, USA, this heavy-duty two-piece stoneware set is designed to fit inside standard 2-gallon fermentation vessels.
Each semi-circular unglazed stone rests securely on top of your produce, applying the ideal pressure needed to keep vegetables fully submerged beneath the brine liquid. By preventing exposure to air, these weights protect your sauerkraut, pickles, and fermented vegetables from spoilage, ensuring crisp textures and optimal flavor development.
Crafted from food-safe, lead-free clay, this premium kitchen tool is completely microwave, oven, and dishwasher safe for effortless cleaning and long-lasting durability. Featuring a convenient center finger hole for smooth placement and removal, this traditional American-made accessory brings professional fermentation reliability directly to your kitchen.
How to use
- Place your prepared vegetables and brine solution inside your 2-gallon fermentation crock.
- Insert the two semi-circular Ohio Stoneware crock weights into the opening, using the center finger holes to lower them gently on top of the vegetables until they rest evenly.
- Ensure the weights hold all produce completely submerged beneath the liquid brine.
- After fermentation is complete, remove the stones, wash them thoroughly in the dishwasher or with warm soapy water, and store dry.
Ingredients
100% Food-Safe, Lead-Free Unglazed Ceramic Stoneware
As printed by the brand. Check the pack label if you have an allergy.
Specifications
| Brand | Ohio Stoneware |
|---|---|
| UPC | 819794011662 |
| Ships from | USA (sourced directly), checked in Navi Mumbai |
| Sold by | Dropy.in |
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FAQs
What are the dimensions of a 2 gallon crock?
A standard 2-gallon Ohio Stoneware preserving crock typically accommodates these specific matching semi-circular weights, which feature a total diameter of approximately 7.5 inches and a height of 1.25 inches.
What is Ohio Stoneware used for?
Ohio Stoneware products are traditionally used for food preservation, pickling, making sauerkraut, and fermenting vegetables. Their heavy stoneware construction provides the ideal dark, temperature-stable environment required for traditional culinary fermentation.
Where are Ohio Stoneware crocks made?
All Ohio Stoneware preserving crocks and matching weights are proudly manufactured in Zanesville, Ohio, USA, adhering to high standards of traditional American pottery craftsmanship.
Are these Ohio Stoneware weights authentic USA imports available in India?
Yes, this product is an authentic USA import. Dropy sources these genuine Ohio Stoneware preserving crock weights directly from the United States to ensure Indian customers receive original, high-quality kitchenware.
Are these crock weights safe for the dishwasher?
Yes, these unglazed ceramic stones are food-safe, lead-free, and fully safe for use in the dishwasher, microwave, and oven for easy sanitation between batches.
How long will delivery take?
Most orders arrive in 15–20 days: we source each product directly from the USA, check it at our Navi Mumbai warehouse and pack it on video. Items marked Dropy Express ship from our India warehouse and arrive in 3–5 days.
Is cash on delivery available?
Full cash on delivery is available all over India on Dropy Express items. For other orders from ₹2,499 to ₹15,000 you can use Partial COD: pay 25% online now and the rest in cash on delivery.
Are your products genuine?
Yes. Every product is 100% authentic, sourced directly from the USA, quality-checked and packed on video at our Navi Mumbai warehouse.
What if my order arrives damaged or wrong?
Write to us at [email protected] as soon as it arrives. Damaged, wrong or not as described, our Buyer Protection gives you a full refund. The details are in our Return, Refund & Cancellation Policy.
Is delivery free?
Delivery is free on orders from ₹1,499. Below that a ₹79 delivery fee applies.