Canning was super intimidating when I first started. Small-batch canning helped me get over that fear and actually preserve food that my family could use! Sharing the tools and resources I use to process smaller amounts of food.
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Water Bath Canning Equipment
Small Batch Canning Resources
Water Bath Canning Equipment
All the stuff you need to can with the water bath method.
All-in-one-kit. Canning pot, rack, funnel tongs, etc.
Water Bath Canning Pot Kit with Rack & Lid
Super cute flute jars. These are the pint size (16 oz) and use the regular mouth lids.
Ball Glass Flute Jars, 16 Ounces, 4 Pack
Regular mouth pint mason jars. These are probably cheaper if you buy them in stores.
Ball Regular Mouth Pint Mason Jars 8 Ct
Use a fresh lid each time you can. This ensures the best seal every time. Make sure lids are not damaged.
Regular Mouth Lids for Mason Jars, 72-Count
Cute labels for gifting. I love that these dissolve in water so they're easy to get off!
DGBDPACK 400 Dissolvable Mason Jar Labels
Stainless steel canning funnel (I use these all the time outside of canning!)
TRUSBER Metal Canning Funnel & Strainer
Pectin for canning jams and jellies. Pomona's allows you to can with lower amounts of sugar (if you're into that!)
Pomonas Pectin Universal 1.1 Ounce (Pack of 3)
Small Batch Canning Resources
Books, recipes, how-to's etc. You don't have to do this alone! Find someone to teach you how to can IRL, but if you can't, try these resources.
Lots of small batch canning and fermenting recipes from Weck
WECK Small-Batch Preserving: Year-Round Recipes
First canning book I bought and loved. It also has fermenting recipes too.
Can It & Ferment It: 75+ Small-Batch Recipes
Truthfully I have not made anything from this book, but the recipes look delicious. I like unusual foods and this has some fun ideas.
