"can and freeze jars" look like this.
I've done endless batches of chili in them, but don't think it's tempered glass or anything. They do not go from freezer to microwave. It's best to let them thaw out in the fridge the night or two before and move to a lunch container to reheat later that day. I like borosilicate glass food storage containers with the plastic snap lid
Also, because you're not pressure canning, I would buy these plastic lids and reuse them over and over.
(non-payola amazon link because of photo and server uptime, buy them where you want.)
To make pickles get some ball fermenting lids, like this and then look up a pickle recipe. I would pack the jar full of cukes, add like a head of pealed garlic, a few diced hot peppers, maybe some ginger. Fill with water and salt and then cap it and let it go to work. You take the total weight of the ingredients, including water, and add anywhere from 2 - 4% salt. In a week or two you have pickles.
> Milk frother ... cost 6-20 bucks on amazon.
$2.79 at Ikea. Will it last a lifetime? Who knows! At that price though, you can buy 7 for the price of one off Amazon. :)
> Glass tupperware
We replaced all our Tupperware (cheap knock-off brand) years ago with the Pyrex glass containers with rubber lids. My only complaint is that most of the lids have developed cracks. Replacement lids are inexpensive, but I'd rather not be replacing them every couple years.
My new favorite though? Wide-mouth glass jars with plastic lids. The pint jars fit perfectly in my lunchbox-sized cooler I take to work, and they're much more leak-proof than the Pyrex containers.
The mycelium can tend to stall in taller jars, but people definitely get away with it. Whatever size your jar is, the BRF/PF tek recipe is simply 2 parts vermiculite, 1 part water, and 1 part brown rice flour. When doing taller jars I would err on the side of less BRF.
Not sure if you can purchase from Amazon but here is a dozen 1/2 pint, wide mouth jars for £14.95
This UK Supplies thread might be able to point you in the right direction in the future. Good luck
The weights are important. Or otherwise something to keep the goods under liquid. Ball came out with these springs recently and I like them, but a well sized small jar, rock or bowl works too.
Ball Fermentation Lids and Springs, 32oz, Metal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084CZ7FHM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_GTHQKYB59YVGNJRH35Q8
These are the jars I use to cook it and eat out of. They hold a surprising amount of food.
aside from the quilting, these jars work well for no-pour teks, i've grown out a bunch of nice transfers with them. could also be great for covering a spore print.
Amazon.
Jarden Home Brands 12Pk 1/2Pt wide Mouth Jar Canning Jars https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000BYD0F/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_S7pGub08H552X
I'm sure you can find them somewhere locally too.
If I had a chance to start my first grow over, I would've tried a monotub instead. Look into that if you truly can't find the correct jars anywhere.
Also sold as Kerr brand. Labeled as 4 oz jelly jars. Kerr and Ball are made by the same company, and are almost identical.
If you are in the US, try Walmart, Target, K-Mart, etc.
Here is the Ball Amazon Link
Here is the Kerr Amazon Link
I did a pretty basic ferment, and my first one. I took a gallon jar, put in two whole garlic cloves, filled it with halved Roma tomatoes from my garden, then topped off with a 2% salt water brine (spring water and pickling salt. No chlorine or iodine), put a glass pickling weight on top to hold everything under the brine, screwed on the airlock lid from Amazon, and let them sit for about 10 days.
Home Brew Ohio One gallon Wide Mouth Jar with Drilled Lid & Twin Bubble Airlock-Set of 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07115V3F7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_NHMLBbHE77XCH
Amazon! I actually saw someone on here that had it and they sent we the link. I love it! It can fit so many.
Anchor Hocking Montana Glass Jar with Fresh Sealed Lid, Brushed Metal, 2.5 Gallon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RMTG3S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Y4-.CbV06VK19
I got a 2-pack off amazon. I think these were the ones.
They’ve been working great! I just need to stop over-filling them.
I'd recommend these or something like them. No need to do modified lids. Just keep them 1/4 to 1/2 turn loose. No holes or polyfill necessary: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000SSN3L2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The jars and airlocks I get at my local brew store don’t have any branding on them, but they look just like these
$11 for a jar with a lid and airlock is cheaper than throwing away the batch of veggies that would fit it in. 🤷🏻♂️
I can’t speak to the quality of the brand, but the jars and airlocks I get at my brew store look just like these.
Try these. Auto-burping, no flys. I love mine. No papertowels over and over.
IF the starter does escape it can through the tiny holes in the top.
I love these: Ball Wide Mouth Half Gallon 64 Oz... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0041SWYFQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I ferment in them and the store in the fridge easily. The wide mouth is also great for easy access and has many options for lids.
Most glass or ceramic weights will work great. I use these because they have a little handle that makes them easy to remove.
This, and it looks like not all peppers are submerged.
Gotta get some glass fermentation weights to keep them under the liquid.
https://www.amazon.com/4-Pack-Fermentation-Glass-Weights-Handle/dp/B076V66FZ4
A local brew shop if you have one, Amazon if you don't: https://www.amazon.com/Home-Brew-Ohio-Drilled-Airlock-Set/dp/B07115V3F7/ref=mp_s_a_1_15?adgrpid=54897881206&gclid=CjwKCAjwpKyYBhB7EiwAU2Hn2R2D49vrvm4VIbOIwxgA140VfKEK5fNp-9SU6hgE8WndEPmSvPXPcBoC4zcQAvD_BwE&hvadid=274686704157&hvdev=m&a...
Yes, if you aren't using any sort of airlock, you'll need to keep it at least a little cracked or make sure you burp it often. Airlocks come in a few different designs but they all are made to let air get out but don't allow air to get in, thus preventing mold from forming. I drilled holes in plastic wide-mouth lids, inserted rubber gaskets, and use brewing airlocks for most of my ferments, but there are store bought versions as well. Amazon has the "nipple" type but I haven't had much success with those. I'm currently trying "Ball" brand fermentation lids on a sauerkraut batch and dill pickle chip batch right now. I can't speak to the quality of these yet but, here's the link to that.
Let me know if you have any other questions, and I'll be happy to try to help.
If you can find them, the wide mouth pint jars work quite well with green beans.
Ultimately, it is personal preference, so I'll tell you my preference and why. I really like wide-mouth short and squat 16oz. Ball jars. Specifically, these ones.
They are a nice medium size that can accommodate two 2 ounce tins, and I can easily reach the bottom with my meaty hands . Also, they are pretty travel friendly unlike larger jars. They keep tobacco moist, and I've never had anything mold in them.
That's about it. I'm sure there are more meticulous and organized folks out there with different recommendations for other reasons. Happy smokes!
I think this is the one I bought (at least it is very similar)
FastRack One gallon Wide Mouth Jar with Drilled Lid & Twin Bubble Airlock-Set of 2, multicolor (B01AKB4G9E)
Here ya go:
FastRack One gallon Wide Mouth Jar with Drilled Lid & Twin Bubble Airlock-Set of 2, multicolor (B01AKB4G9E) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07115V3F7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BGG6AVQHR0SZYR9MED3A
I second that about the Ball Fermentation kit . The springs work alright and are less messy, though I use the water lock lids more. Especially if it's a very active fermentation, I feel the water lock can handle more of the gasses.