fermenting weighing down the mash

[FROG DOG]

i had issues with my ferment mash staying completely submerged under the brine. I would put a ziploc with water on top but this only weighed down some of the mash alot of it would find its way to the surface.....if anybody figured out a genius idea to   weigh down the mash please share. i don't want to use cabbage...

 

[PrimeTime]

I got a catalog in the mail the other day a saw this....
 
http://www.chefscatalog.com/product/29931-chicago-metallic-pie-weight.aspx

 

[Kato Baggins]

I like the pie weight idea.  I'm looking for a large crock for bigger batchs.  I was wondering what to use for a weight.  This seems like it would do the trick for way less money than most want for a fermentation weight. 

 

[oldsalty]

Nice PrimeTime I always use cabbage leaf trick but these look great!! And I agree with Kato Baggins love that price

 

[RocketMan]

Great find there PrimeTime, I might have to order several and give some to a couple of friends of mine that are baking fools!
 
Thanks for sharing!

 

[PrimeTime]

Let me know how it works. Funny how pepper heads look at different items!