My sauerkraut airlock got clogged with kraut juice last night

It was my first time using a 1-gallon crock, and the pressure blew the lid right off around 2 AM. Has anyone else had this happen with a really active ferment?

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kimr746mo ago

My buddy had a batch of kimchi do that once. It was in a big jar and the lid shot off like a rocket, splattering chili paste all over his kitchen ceiling. He said it looked like a crime scene. Took him forever to clean the red stains off the white paint.

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lewis.terry6mo ago

Oh man, that's rough. I switched to a loose lid instead of an airlock for my kraut. Just set it on top without sealing. Lets the gas escape without making a mess.

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oliverhernandez6mo ago

Yeah it's wild how many things in life need that little bit of breathing room. Like if you seal anything up too tight it's gonna blow eventually lol.

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