Over-salted lacto-fermented veggies

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After sampling my most recent batch of lacto-fermented vegetables, I

discovered that I OVER-salted the batch (a very big batch, btw). If I

rinse the veggies before eating them, will I be washing away alot of

the nutrients and flavor? Any suggestions to make the fermented

veggies more palatable would be greatly appreciated! No one will eat

them the way they are!

Also, the last batch I made in my Harsch crock went bad. Do I need to

somehow sterilize the weights (being porous) before I use the crock

again? And if so, what is the best way to accomplish this?

Thanks!

- Ann