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Canning Resources
Lids
Superb lids are made in the USA (Ohio) with a thicker seal compound and improved lid due to the increased pounds of pressure needed to seal (greatly reducing false seals). Better yet, they’re in 60 or 300 packs, so you don’t go through a box in one day’s worth of canning. They’re available at Lehmans as well as Azure Standard.
ForJars also has canning lids available in bulk boxes. Coupon Code: 10% off with “Modern10“
Reusable Tattler Lids I recommend purchasing one set and using them for a while to make sure you like them before investing in large quantities. They have a bit of a learning curve but once sealed, they stay sealed.
Canners
For a water bath canner that won’t rust or chip, consider a stainless steel water bath canner like this one.
Or the granite water bath canner you’ve most likely seen: waterbath canner with a removable rack.
A 5 piece canning kit, with jar remover, magnetic lid lifter, funnel, kitchen tongs, and jar wrench.
Steam Canner you want this type of canner for steam canning that has the Temperature Indicator
Frugal pressure canners:
This Presto pressure canner will get you pressure canning all of your non-acid foods safely. It does use a rubber gasket and can also be used for water bath canning. This is very similar to the pressure canner I started with and used for a decade.
Investment pressure canners:
This is an All American Pressure canner. It has a metal-on-metal seal so you don’t have to replace rubber gaskets. After operating both (best Christmas gift ever!) I do prefer and use exclusively the All American pressure canner. I feel it gets to pressure faster and holds it easier without adjusting temps through the processing times.
Need help choosing which canner is best for you and your family? Here are 5 Tips to Choose the Best Pressure Canner for You
Canner Replacement Parts
Presto replacement gasket and overpressure relief plug
All American Canner replacement/backup overpressure relief plug
Outdoor Canning Stove
Two burner standing outdoor Camp Chef Stove
Jam and Jelly Making Supplies
The only store-bought pectin I use is Pomona’s Pectin as it’s natural citrus pectin and doesn’t have questionable ingredients added to it. You can get it in bulk from Azure Standard or in smaller boxes from Amazon.
This is one of my most regular used kitchen tools, including checking for the setting temp in my jam and jelly recipes–> Glass Candy Thermometer
ClearJel-the only approved thickener for canning and making the *best pie fillings! This is the kind for canning, make sure you don’t use or get Instant, the cook type is needed for canning recipes.
Stainless Steel Juicer This is one of the easiest ways to make juice for both canning juice, syrup and jelly.
Sauce Making Supplies
Sieve for making tomato sauce and juice for jellies and syrups.
Food mill for making sauces and juices.
Weston Tomato Press to make tomato sauce and strain juice.
Dehydrating Resources
Nesco Square Dehydrator This is the dehydrator I have and a great entry point as far as cost goes. You can purchase additional trays for it here.
These are the silicone mats I use for fruit leather, sticky foods, and or small items.
Excalibur Dehydrators, considered the dehydrator by many.
Some of my favorite jars to store dehydrated food in are Fido jars.
Vacuum Sealer- use for dehydrated foods (I use our for freezing foods too). This is the exact model we use.
The Veggie Spiralizer– I’ve had this for over 3 years and adore it for making vegetable noodles or curly fries.
Fermenting Supplies and Resources
Vegetable
Airlock Systems
4 pack of Kraut Kaps, includes four sets of the ring, plastic lid and airlock system
This is the Perfect Pickler kit I originally purchased when I started, including Celtic sea salt and recipe booklet.
Mason Jar Silicone Fermenting Lids I’ve used these and had great success.
Best Salts for Fermenting
Redmond Real Salt– this is what we use as a table, fermenting, and canning salt. I buy it in 10-pound bags. Get 15% off with coupon code “Pioneering” at checkout
Celtic Sea Salt– this is the light grey salt that came with my Perfect Pickler Kit
Fermenting Weights
Glass pickling weights set of 4
Cups that hold the brine for a weight