{"title":"Picklestone","description":"\u003cp\u003ePicklestone is a glass fermentation jar designed for Japanese-style tsukemono (漬物)—traditional pressed pickles made with salt, time, and weighted pressure. No vinegar required. No preservatives. Just vegetables, seasoning, and overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach set includes a soda glass jar, an Aji granite stone weight sourced from Kagawa Prefecture, and a Japanese cypress batten (ategi)—a traditional wooden pressing disc placed between the stone and vegetables. It distributes pressure evenly and protects ingredients from direct contact with the cold stone, preventing freezing in the refrigerator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Before first use, simmer the cypress batten in hot water for 2–3 minutes to reduce its natural fragrance. Simple to do—the instruction guide walks you through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSalt ratio guides the result. A light 0.9–2% salt makes same-day pickles ready to eat without rinsing. A 3% ratio gives pickles that last a few days. Higher concentrations extend shelf life to weeks. The included recipe guide covers all ranges, with recipes for cucumber, daikon, carrot, cabbage, celery, eggplant, ginger, turnip, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost seasonal vegetables work well. High-starch vegetables like potato, pumpkin, and beans are not recommended—they don't pickle properly under weighted pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond salt pickling, Picklestone handles soy-marinated preparations, vinegar-based styles, and pressed salads ready in 1–2 hours. Spiced and fermented seasoning add-ons—for richer, more complex preparations—are in development and coming soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in three sizes to fit your refrigerator and portion needs: 115 (compact, drawer-fit), 150 (standard refrigerator shelf), and 220 (designed to the width of a standard milk-bottle row, approximately 100mm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to do anything before first use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes—simmer the cypress batten in boiling water for 2–3 minutes, wipe dry, and allow to air-dry in a well-ventilated spot. This reduces the natural cypress fragrance before it contacts your vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does pickling take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt depends on salt ratio and vegetable type. Light salt (0.9–2%) gives same-day results. A standard 3% ratio takes several hours to overnight. Higher concentrations extend shelf life to days or weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat vegetables work best?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMost seasonal vegetables—cucumber, daikon, carrot, cabbage, celery, eggplant, ginger, and more. Avoid high-starch vegetables like potato, pumpkin, or beans, as they do not pickle well under pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the cypress batten (ategi)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA traditional Japanese cypress pressing disc placed between the stone weight and vegetables. It distributes pressure evenly and prevents direct contact with the cold stone, protecting vegetables from freezing in the refrigerator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use Picklestone for vinegar-based or soy-marinated preparations?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The jar and stone work well for soy marinades, vinegar-based pickles, and short pressed preparations. Seasoning add-ons for spiced and fermented variations are coming soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Picklestone dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe glass jar is dishwasher safe. Hand-wash the stone and cypress batten, and allow both to air-dry fully before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nmg-115w","title":"Picklestone115","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome vegetables deserve more than a quick sauté. \u003cstrong\u003ePicklestone\u003c\/strong\u003e was designed for the ones you want to slow down with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe name tells you what's inside. Picklestone115 is built around a \u003cstrong\u003e115-monme Aji stone\u003c\/strong\u003e — approximately 431 grams of genuine granite, hand-selected from the quarries of Mure, Kagawa Prefecture. This is the same stone used in Japan's Imperial palace gardens and the landmark sculptures of Isamu Noguchi. It isn't decorative. Denser than glass, the Aji stone presses harder, draws moisture out of vegetables faster, and holds a natural coolness that helps preserve the delicate flavor of your pickles through the night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBetween the stone and your vegetables sits the \u003cstrong\u003eAtegi\u003c\/strong\u003e — a round disc cut from hinoki cypress. In traditional Japanese tsukemono-making, this piece does something quietly essential: it distributes the stone's weight evenly across the surface, while preventing the cold stone from making direct contact with the vegetables and risking freezing them. It's an ancient technique, unchanged, built into every Picklestone kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe process is simple. Slice. Salt. Press. In 5 minutes of prep, the Picklestone115 takes over. 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