The Fermentation Sweet Spot

The Cuisinart Custom 14 hits the perfect balance between price and performance for serious fermenters. While it doesn't have the Breville's adjustable slicer, you can buy individual discs (2mm, 4mm, 6mm, 8mm) to get the exact cuts you need. With legendary durability — many users report 20-40 years of service — this is the processor that earns its counter space. At half the price of the Breville, it delivers 90% of the functionality most fermenters actually need.

The Proven Workhorse Features

• 14-cup (3.3L) capacity — prep a week's worth of ferments
• 720W motor — handles continuous vegetable processing
• Includes 4mm slicing & medium shredding discs — covers basic fermentation needs
• Optional discs available — 2mm for paper-thin kraut, 6mm for chunky pickles, 8mm for thick cuts
• Extra-large feed tube — reduces pre-cutting time
• Simple controls — just on/off/pulse, no confusing settings
• Dishwasher-safe parts — everything except the base

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Why Fermenters Have Used These for Decades

The real magic is in the available disc options. Start with the included 4mm slicer (perfect for standard sauerkraut) and medium shredder. As your fermentation obsession grows, add the 2mm disc ($32) for super-fine kraut, the 6mm disc ($32) for pickle chips, or the fine grater disc ($38) for horseradish and ginger. Unlike the Ninja's single adjustable disc, each Cuisinart disc is optimized for its specific thickness. The motor is bulletproof — users regularly report inheriting these from parents and still using them decades later. The bowl design minimizes food traps, making cleanup genuinely easy.

🏆 The processor that balances performance, versatility, and value for committed fermenters.