Pickle barrel – fir wood barrel with lid, 3–15 L

A basket of fresh cucumbers from the market, a free afternoon and the urge to make your own pickles again – just as people used to in every pantry. That's exactly what this pickle barrel with lid is made for, as if built for your own cellar: a pickle pot made from solid fir wood, where cucumbers, sauerkraut or kimchi can ferment in peace. If you're looking to buy a pickle barrel that grows with you, from a small household batch to a big winter store, you'll find it here in four sizes.

What changes for you

• You can start your batch without worrying about leaks – because the base is set into the side walls following the rules of cooperage, which keeps the barrel properly watertight.
• Your pickled vegetables stay reliably covered, thanks to the wooden lid that is closed with a rod.
• You choose exactly the amount that suits you – four sizes from 3 to 15 litres, from a small trial batch to a store for the whole family.
• Your barrel keeps its shape and tension for a long time – two iron hoops hold the solid fir wood staves firmly together.
• Instead of a plain plastic container, you put a wooden barrel in your cellar or pantry – one that makes you look forward to what's inside just by looking at it.

Why this pickle barrel makes a difference in everyday life

Above all, fermenting needs one thing: a vessel you can rely on. With this vegetable barrel, you start your batch, close the lid and let time do the work – without constantly checking that everything is holding. And when you take the first jar of sauerkraut from your own sauerkraut barrel in winter, it simply tastes different from shop-bought: of patience, of handiwork, of home.

Material & finish

The Bütic pickle barrel is made from solid fir wood and held together by two iron hoops – giving it a stable stand and a long life. The base, set into the side walls in line with old cooperage tradition, makes the barrel properly watertight, and the workmanship is neat throughout. Made in the EU. Wood is a purely natural material: every barrel has its own grain, varying shades and occasionally small knots. This isn't a flaw – it makes every piece unique.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: solid fir wood, held together by 2 iron hoops
• Base set into the side walls following the rules of cooperage – the barrel is watertight
• Wooden lid with rod closure
• Size 3 litres – outside: height 235 mm, Ø top 215 mm, Ø bottom 240 mm; inside: height 205 mm, Ø top 180 mm, Ø bottom 215 mm; lid Ø 215 mm
• Size 5 litres – outside: height 285 mm, Ø top 215 mm, Ø bottom 240 mm; inside: height 205 mm, Ø top 180 mm, Ø bottom 210 mm; lid Ø 215 mm
• Size 10 litres – outside: height 320 mm, Ø top 255 mm, Ø bottom 285 mm; inside: height 245 mm, Ø top 220 mm, Ø bottom 250 mm; lid Ø 255 mm
• Size 15 litres – outside: height 350 mm, Ø top 280 mm, Ø bottom 310 mm; inside: height 275 mm, Ø top 245 mm, Ø bottom 275 mm; lid Ø 280 mm
• All dimensions are approximate and may vary by a few millimetres
• Made in the EU

How to use your pickle barrel

• In late summer: you pickle your cucumber harvest from the garden or market with dill and garlic – and weeks later you open a barrel full of tangy brine pickles.
• As a sauerkraut barrel or sauerkraut crock: you shred cabbage, pack it down firmly and let whole batches ferment in peace – come winter, your own sauerkraut is on the table.
• For kimchi and all kinds of fermented vegetables: you try out new recipes in the 3 or 5 litre size without having to make large quantities straight away.
• As a storage vessel in the cellar or pantry: you keep vegetables tidy and covered – and still have your supplies to hand at any time.
• In the farm shop, restaurant or at the market stall: fermented specialities made and displayed in a wooden barrel show the material and the traditional craft right on the counter.

Good to know about the pickle barrel

Pickling cucumbers in wooden barrels has a long tradition – it became famous above all through the gherkins from the Spreewald region, which have matured in barrels for generations. The lactic acid fermentation used here is one of the oldest ways of preserving vegetables. With your own pickle barrel, you bring exactly this piece of tradition into your kitchen – wherever you live.

Options & what's included

• Available in four sizes: 3 litres, 5 litres, 10 litres and 15 litres
• Contents: 1 pickle barrel including wooden lid with rod closure
• Vegetables and decorations shown are not included

Frequently asked questions

Is the pickle barrel really watertight? Yes. The base is set into the side walls following the rules of cooperage – which keeps the barrel properly watertight.

How is the lid closed? The wooden lid is closed with a rod and reliably covers your batch.

Why does my barrel look different from the picture? Fir wood is a natural material. The grain, shade and small knots vary from barrel to barrel – and that's exactly what makes every piece unique.

Which size is right for me? For first attempts and small households, 3 or 5 litres is ideal; for larger stores in the cellar or pantry, go for 10 or 15 litres.

How is this barrel different from a stoneware pickle crock? This barrel is made from solid fir wood – a classic cooper-crafted vessel with a look all of its own, equally at home in the cellar, the pantry or on a shop counter.

In the end, it isn't about a fir wood barrel. It's about the moment you lift the lid, the spicy aroma rises and you taste your first home-made pickles. Simply choose the size that suits your store – time will take care of the rest.