What are some creative solutions you have for canning weights?

sudborough

If you don't want to or can't purchase commercial "weights" what's your go to solution? I've heard of baggies of water, a smaller jar nested inside (both for fermenting not canning), rocks....I was recently making some kraut and used silicone muffin wrappers? Would love to hear more ideas!

John

https://www.farmcurious.com/blogs/farmcurious/58156485-diy-fermenting-weights

Here's an older article that may help answer your question.

ltwickey

Great question. I am all about recycling and have used old lids from children's sippy cups!! Be sure to put the sippy part facing down to prevent air getting into your ferment.

sudborough

Thanks for weighing in everyone! And great point about the orientation of the spout @ltwickey

sudborough

@monica197 haha ;)!! wish I could own it but purely unintentional!

NarjissMomOf3

I use little Weck lids..