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Vent: My kimchi decided to stage a jailbreak at 3 AM
So I started a new batch of kimchi last Tuesday, using my usual recipe with about 5 pounds of cabbage. I put it in a big glass jar with a new airlock lid I got, thinking it was foolproof. Well, around 3 AM last night, I hear this loud POP from the kitchen. The fermentation was so active it blew the lid right off, and there was kimchi brine all over the ceiling. I spent an hour cleaning, and now my kitchen smells like a garlic factory. Has anyone else had a ferment get this explosive?
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leelewis27d ago
Guess your kimchi had bigger plans than dinner.
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shaneb161mo ago
That airlock lid might have been the problem if it got clogged. Fermenting that much cabbage makes a LOT of gas. Next time, try leaving more headspace in the jar or burping it for the first few days.
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