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Canning Essentials

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Starting tools and supplies to achieve canning of foods.
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Jars & lids

Different size jars depending on the items you wish to can. Each time you are sealing a jar, you need to have a new lid to seal, which is also linked below. You can buy just the Lids, or lids with Rings. 

 
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A 12 pack of wide-mouth pint jars. Some are sold with the bands and lids. I've found that you save $ buying them all together.
Ball Glass Mason Jars with Lids & Bands, Wide Mouth, Clear, 16 oz, 12 Count
 
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12-pack of Quart jars, includes the lid and rings.
Ball Wide Mouth Quart 32oz. Glass Mason Jars with Lids and Bands, 12 Count
 
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12-pack of HALF pint jars. Includes lids and rings. Best size for jams, jellies, fruit butters, and pickled items. Note: these are available in regular mouth.
Ball Glass Mason Jar w/ Lid & Band, Regular Mouth, 8 Ounces, 12 Count
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12-count Regular mouth lids and rings.
Ball Regular Mouth Jar Lids and Bands, 12 Count
 
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12-count Wide mouth lids and rings.
Ball Wide Mouth Lids with Bands, BPA Free, 12 Count

Tools & Extras

 
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This is a great starter kit to help with the canning process. The funnel will fit wide, or regular mouth jars.
Canning Supplies Set, 6 Essential Mason Jar Tools. Stainless Steel Starter Kit with Lifter, Funnel, Wrench, Tongs, Bubble Popper & Magnetic Lid Lifter
 
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Another option, 3-piece tool set to start your canning journey.
Ball 3-Piece Canning Utensil Set For Preserving
 
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Water bath canning pot that can hold 7 one-quart, 9 pint jars, OR 12 half-pint jars. The metal rack is important to keep the glass jars off the bottom of the pan to prevent over-heating or breaking of jars.
21.5 Quart Water Bath Canner with Rack
 
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A smaller pot option that will accomodate 7 pint jars at a time.
15.5 qt. Water Bath Canner with Jar Rack and Lid
 
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A beginners guide to all things canning. Tips & tricks, also safety guidelines that should be followed in order to properly preserve food items.
Ball Canning Back to Basics: Guide to Jams & Pickles
 
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An excellent reference for beginners and beyond. Includes thorough directions and many great recipes.
Complete Guide to Home Canning USDA 539