Speaking of pickle weights, when I was planning to make the sauerkraut, I priced the pickle weights, and wanted to see if I could go thrifting and find an inexpensive substitute. At a Goodwill, I found six heavyweight pristine large square shot glasses that worked perfectly. The recipe suggested pickle weights or substitute a small jelly jar, but these shot glasses are perfect. (50 cents a piece).
Good idea. I have used plastic lids before, but liked the idea of using glass of some kind better.