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Must haves for home food preservation

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These are products that have made my life easier while canning, freezing, fermenting, and dehydrating home-grown and bulk food.
 
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I love Kilner jars for fermenting, and this is a convenient set with the airlock.
Kilner Fermentation Set, 0025.839U at Tractor Supply Co
 
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These silicone freezer cube trays are the BEST for freezing leftovers. I waste so much less food since I bought these!
Souper Cubes 1-Cup Freezer Tray
 
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I usually use pint jars the most, and Ball is the tried and true brand!
Ball 1 pt. Wide Mouth Jars, 12 ct. at Tractor Supply Co
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This is a great starter set with all of the small tools needed for canning.
National Presto 7 pc. Canning Kit at Tractor Supply Co
 
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I’ve been using this dehydrator for years for drying herbs, vegetables, and jerkies.
Nesco 400 Food Dehydrator
 
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This is another Kilner option, but it comes with a packing tool which is great for sauerkraut!
Kilner Fermentation Set with Packer at Tractor Supply Co
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I love that this waterbath canner is stainless steel to avoid rusting! It also comes with a rack making it a great starter set.
McSunley Stainless Steel Canner 12.25 in. 21.5 qt Silver
 
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This fermentation weight has a convenient two-part design which makes it useful for fitting into jars and crocks.
Ohio Stoneware Wide Mouth Crock Weight 1 gal 2 each
 
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These glass fermentation weights are great for smaller fermentation projects like small jars of pickles. The glass is easy to clean and sanitize.
Masontops Pickle Pebble Glass Infinity Weights for Fermenting - Pickling Weight Set - Small/Regular Mouth Mason Jar Fermentation
 
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Trust me, you will want an anti-fatigue mat for long canning days! I love the design of this one.
Langley Street® Maser Anti-Fatigue Mat & Reviews | Wayfair
 
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Vacuum sealers are a must for buying and freezing in bulk. This one is a great space saving option!
FoodSaver Space-Saving Vacuum Sealer with Bags and Roll Black: Compact Food Savers Vacuum System, Plastic & Metal