crock
1 of 2nouna deep, cylindrical container, often made of earthenware or ceramic, primarily used for storing and preserving food
A crock is a deep, cylindrical, earthenware container, typically used for food storage or fermentation. Crockery has been used for centuries as a traditional method for preserving foods like pickles, sauerkraut, and kimchi. It is often made of ceramic or stoneware and has a glazed or unglazed interior to prevent food from sticking and to facilitate cleaning. Crocks come in various sizes, from small ones for home use to large ones for commercial purposes. They may have a lid to seal the contents and may also include weights or stones to keep food submerged in liquid during fermentation. Crocks are valued for their durability, as well as their ability to maintain a consistent temperature, making them ideal for fermenting foods and pickling.
- Grandma stored her homemade pickles in a large ceramic crock in the pantry.
- The fermentation process for sauerkraut took place in a traditional stoneware crock.
- The kitchen shelves were filled with crocks of various sizes, each holding different preserved foods.
- Sarah's grandmother passed down her antique crock, which was used for making homemade preserves.
- The farmer used large crocks to store the surplus harvest of vegetables from the garden.
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a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink