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Canning and food preservation
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items I've been canning and preserving food for years and through trial and error I've determined things that work great for me. Not all is necessary but it sure is nice to have!
For making big batches of things to can
FillTouch 2 Pack Large Mixing Bowl Oversized All Purpose 304 Stainless Steel Polished Mirror Flat Base Metal Bowl for Home or Commercial Prepping Baking Mixing Marinating(20 Qt)
Expensive but the best quality. The bigger ones fit double the jars
All American Pressure Canners - Pressure Cookers
Uses 2 burners. Does 3-4 times the amount of jars at a time as a regular round canner.
Hickoryware - 24 quart Stove Top Water Bath Canner, Large Stock Pot, with Drain
Canning outside over a fit pit? Any firepit like this will do the job
BIG HORN 47 in. Ranch Wood-Burning Fire Pit
A good quality lid to buy in bulk. My local Amish store sells these
Superb Sealing Solutions Canning Lids - Mason Jar Regular Mouth Lid Toppers Fit Ball and Kerr Jars, 2.75 inch Food Grade with Thick Seals, USA Made, 120 Count
The big mama of food savers. If you plan of using it alot it's worth it imo. It has a vacuum seal attachment for containers and a spot for cutting and making bags
FoodSaver FM5200 Series 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealing System for Food Preservation
I've tried several types of vacuum seal bags and these are worth the money. I had issues with others sealing the first time
FoodSaver Custom Length Vacuum Sealer Bags Multipack, 5 Count Rolls for Airtight Food Storage and Sous Vide - Compatible with FoodSaver, 8 (2 Pack) and 11 (3 Pack)
Worth it if you are buying or baking in bulk. I made a bunch of Graham crackers in bulk and vacuum sealed then in jars
Mason Jar Sealer kit for FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer, Regular and Wide Mouth Mason Jar Vacuum Sealer Kit with Accessory Hose, Jar Sealer Attachment Compatible with All FoodSaver Vacuum Sealers
If you want a good starter kit to waterbath canning, this is a good, budget friendly one
Canning Supplies - Water Bath Canning Pot with Rack and Lid - Starter Kits Set for Beginners - Stainless Steel Water Bath Canner Kit and Rack - Canner Rack, XL Ladle, Measuring Cups, Kitchen Funnel
While I do rebel can, ball has safe canning recipes that are fda approved.
The All New Ball Book Of Canning And Preserving: Over 350 of the Best Canned, Jammed, Pickled, and Preserved Recipes
Another great canning book option. It's full of safe recipes to try with clear instructions
Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving
Azure stand has good canning jars, as well as ball. Walmart bean jars even work well imo
Canning Jars, Pint & Half, Regular Mouth (JARS ONLY, no bands & lids), 12 x 24 oz. no bands & lids
A jar lifter in non negotiable. Don't try to pick up your jars with tongs ir your hands. You must have a good jars lifter..or a few
Ball, Canning Jar Lifter with Non-Slip Handles, 1 Count
While some will argue it isn't necessary, I think it is. Especially for regular mputh jars. Less mess and make sure it gets into the jar
Mainstays Canning Funnel
This gives you all 3 you need. A debubbler is a need, too. This one is nice because it helps you measure head space as well
Ball 3-Piece Canning Utensil Set (Includes Jar Lifter, Bubble Remover/Headspace Tool, Jar Funnel)