sage_green•1mo agoProlific Poster

Can we talk about how a random comment from my dad made me question my whole kraut process

He asked why I always burp my jars at 8 AM sharp, saying 'the bubbles don't read a clock,' and honestly, that simple point about rigid timing has me rethinking my entire 2-week ferment schedule now.

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diana5121mo agoMost Upvoted

Honestly, I get where your dad's coming from, but I'm the total opposite. My whole process falls apart without a set routine. If I don't check my jars at the same time every day, I'll completely forget to do it. The schedule keeps me consistent, and my kraut turns out great every single time.

susanb341mo agoMost Upvoted

See, I've found the opposite works for me. I just check my kraut when I remember, maybe once every couple days. As long as the brine is covering it, it seems to do its own thing just fine. A strict schedule would stress me out more than help.

wade_wood1mo ago

Yeah, @diana512, that kind of strict routine is the only way my brain works too, or it just never gets done.