Pickle Pipe Fermenting Lids

When I was offered Pickle Pipes fermenting lids to review, I said a quick yes. I am offered lots of things to review for this site. Many times it has absolutely nothing to do with canning or preserving. I turn those away. There is no point.

This one was different. This is a product that I think you will like!

And it didn’t disappoint! Over the years, I’ve tried various fermenting lids, but the one I keep coming back to is the Pickle Pipe by Mason Tops.

Masontops has other nice products. One that I purchased myself is a mason jar pour spout lid with a handle. I use this for half gallon jars of tea or juice. I compared mason tops with another brand here.

Let me tell you more about why I love these fermenting lids and how they make the process so simple.

What Are Pickle Pipes?

Pickle Pipe is a silicone fermenting lid designed for wide-mouth mason jars. Fits pint, quart, and half-gallon jars. (Hint to MasonTops: A gallon size would be amazing!) They’re food-safe made from BPA and Phthalate free silicone. Here’s how they work:

• Releases Gas: The lid has a small opening in the center, kind of like a baby bottle nipple. As the food ferments, gases are released through the opening.
• Keeps Oxygen Out: While gases escape, the lid prevents oxygen from getting back in, reducing the chance of spoilage and mold.

Why I Keep Coming Back to Pickle Pipes

I’ve tried other fermenting lids, but Pickle Pipes stand out for their simplicity and effectiveness.
Here are some reasons I love them:

• Reliable Performance: I’ve never had a batch mold while using these lids. While I can’t say it’s impossible, it hasn’t happened to me yet!
• Versatile: They fit wide-mouth jars of different sizes. I often use half-gallon jars for mixed ferments, like carrots, pickles, and garlic, but they work great with smaller jars too.
• Easy to Use: No complicated parts or pieces—just the lid and a standard canning screw band.

You can get a complete kit, or just the individual tools.

• Complete Mason Jar Fermentation Kit 
• Pickle Pipes – fermentation lids
• Pickle Pebbles – fermentation weights
• Pickle Packer – fermentation tamper

How to Use Pickle Pipes

Using Pickle Pipes is straightforward. Here’s what I do:

1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Add your veggies and brine to a wide-mouth jar. Make sure the solid ingredients are covered with brine. (check your recipe for making the brine)
2. Add the Lid: Place the Pickle Pipe on top of the jar.
3. Secure with a Screw Band: Use a standard canning screw band to hold the lid in place.
4. Let it Ferment: Set the jar aside for a few weeks and let the magic happen.

It’s really that simple. After a few weeks, you’ll have delicious, fermented food ready to enjoy. I use my Pickle Pipes for everything from pickles to mixed ferments.

• Set and Forget: Once the lid was on, I could leave the jar alone for days or weeks without worrying about burping or spoilage.
• Low Profile: Its compact design made storage a breeze. No bulky airlocks sticking out!
• Odor Control: My husband is one who will smell fermenting sauerkraut in my kitchen. The Pickle Pipe kept the smell contained.
• Durability: Pickle Pipes are dishwasher safe. We all love dishwasher safe.

I recently made a mixed batch of carrots, pickles, and garlic in a half-gallon jar. It turned out great—no mold, no fuss, just good food.

Accessories

MasonTops, the company that makes Pickle Pipes, also makes a couple optional accessories. Fermentation weights, and a kraut Pounder.

Pickle Packer

Pickle Packer (aka kraut pounder) is simply a wooden tool that you can use to crush down cabbage when you are making homemade sauerkraut. I have one and find it very handy!

Pickle Pebbles

Pickle Pebbles are fermentation weights; a simple glass disc that sits on top of the food and keeps it submerged. These weights are easy to use and fit snugly in pint wide mouth jars and the straight sided 24 oz jars and work with quart jars as well.

If you’re new to fermenting or just looking for a reliable lid, I highly recommend trying Pickle Pipes. They’ve been my go-to for years, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon.

Mason tops Links to purchase

Mason Tops Fermenting Products

Or you can purchase separately here.

• Complete Mason Jar Fermentation Kit 
• Pickle Pipes – fermentation lids
• Pickle Pebbles – fermentation weights
• Pickle Packer – fermentation tamper

Fermenting Made Easy

Fermenting doesn’t have to be complicated, and the right tools can make it even easier. For me, Pickle Pipes are one of those tools. Simple, effective, and dependable—they’re everything I need in a fermenting lid.

Have you tried Pickle Pipes? I’d love to hear about your experience!