Nik Schmitt Pots are German-made crocks used for the fermenting of vegetables. These stoneware crocks are made by pouring liquid ceramic into molds and firing them to high temperatures, then firing them a second time with a lead-free glaze for a non-porous surface that is easy to clean. Making the fermentation crock pots this way, as opposed to the traditional wheel-molded method (a la Gairtopf pots), makes Nik Schmitt Fermenting Pots more lightweight without sacrificing durability or fermenting results.