You can pay a lot more and never come close to the quality of this pickle pot. Stainless steel with a stoneware bowl. Sure they call it a crock-pot, but it's the best and most economical pickle pot available. Capacity is 16 oz. with a shipping weight of 2.6 lbs.
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