Vent: My sauerkraut jar fizzed over at a potluck

I brought my first batch of sauerkraut to a friend's potluck last weekend. When I opened it, foam and liquid shot out all over the table, which was pretty embarrassing. How do you guys safely transport fermented veggies without surprises?

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kelly_schmidt7mo ago

Isn't the fizzy mess proof your ferment is alive and doing its thing?

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kaibell7mo ago

Totally agree with @kelly_schmidt. That fizz means your microbes are throwing a party. Just remember to burp your jars so they don't blow.

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joseph_allen7mo ago

How do you know if the jar needs burping without opening it?

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