crocks

here are some of our new crocks.....and boy did i hear a crock story.....from a lady about 80 yrs old and the crocks made her think of her mom and the depression......

she said.......when we butchered a hog ,mom would make sausage cakes and put them in a crock, then she would pour lard over them then more sausage cakes ...then more lard...layer after layer...in other words it was sealed with the lard.... they would eat one layer and the next layer later....all winter long...it didnt even need a lid....

unimaginable !!! to me..how could it have been safe?

also did they ever clean a jug? how?

anyway...i do love crocks and have a beautiful collection right now....such great indiana antiques.....wish i could justify bringing home the best ones....but i better not...