Red Gum Mallet

Squeezing, pressing and punching the liquids out of vegetables (primarily cabbage) prior to fermentation can be a gruelling task.  This traditional style sauerkraut mallet is the perfect tool for extracting the natural juices from your shredded vegetables without having to use your hands, and for packing the cabbage firmly down into your crock. By using a wooden mallet, you are getting your fermentation off to a good start. Our mallets are all made from one solid piece of wood to prevent bacteria from entering and to ensure a long life span.

Red Gum: 34cm long x 4cm wide. Handmade in Australia with red gum from a magnificent River Red Gum which came down in a storm three years ago. With the wood now dry these beautiful mallets have been made. The wood is finished with a polish of bee’s wax and olive oil. Cherish this piece of wood – it may be over 200 years old! After use, oil your wood with olive oil to keep it in beautiful condition.