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Canning Supplies and Resources

Note: some of the below links are affiliate links, however, they're products I personally use or believe will be of help to you and cost you absolutely no more. I make a small commission on some of the products if you purchase through the below link.

Canners

Stainless Steel Water bath Canner

For a water bath canner that won’t rust or chip

ViewStainless Steel Water bath Canner

Waterbath canner with a removable rack

The granite water bath canner you’ve most likely seen

ViewWaterbath canner with a removable rack

Five piece canning kit

With jar remover, magnetic lid lifter, funnel, kitchen tongs, and jar wrench.

ViewFive piece canning kit

Steam Canner

You want this type of canner for steam canning that has the Temperature Indicator

ViewSteam Canner

Presto pressure canner

Frugal pressure canners:

This 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.

ViewPresto pressure canner

All American Pressure canner

Investment pressure canners:

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.

ViewAll American Pressure canner

Need help choosing which canner is best for you and your family? Here are 5 Tips to Choose the Best Pressure Canner for You

Canning Resources

Everything Worth Preserving

My favorite is Everything Worth Preserving, it has water bath, steam and pressure canning.

ViewEverything Worth Preserving

Ball Blue Book of Canning

I don't have this version, but I hear from many many experienced canners that this is the gold standard and best canning book to start with. Make sure you're using a new edition though like this one.

ViewBall Blue Book of Canning

Ball Complete Book of Canning

This has lots of standard recipes, canning instructions and safety tips, pressure canning. It's heavier on the water bath recipes (lots of sauces, jams, jellies, salsas, and even a chocolate one) but it does include some pressure

ViewBall Complete Book of Canning

Replacement Parts

Presto

Replacement gasket and overpressure relief plug

ViewPresto

All American Canner

Replacement/backup overpressure relief plug

ViewAll American Canner

Azure Canning Co. Canning Jars

Pint, Regular (with lids & bands)

ViewAzure Canning Co. Canning Jars

Canning Burners

Camp Chef Stove

Two burner standing outdoor

ViewCamp Chef Stove

Cadco Portable Burner

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Jam and Jelly Making Supplies

Stainless Steel Juicer

You want this type of canner for steam canning that has the Temperature Indicator

ViewStainless Steel Juicer

Glass Candy Thermometer

The granite water bath canner you’ve most likely seen

ViewGlass Candy Thermometer

ClearJel

With jar remover, magnetic lid lifter, funnel, kitchen tongs, and jar wrench.

ViewClearJel

Pomona’s Pectin

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.

ViewPomona’s Pectin

Canning Lids

Superb Lids

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.

ViewSuperb Lids

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.

ViewReusable Tattler Lids

ForJars

ForJars also has canning lids available in bulk boxes. Coupon Code: 10% off with “Modern10“

ViewForJars

Supplies

Food Mill

For making sauces and juices.

ViewFood Mill

Bean Frencher

ViewBean Frencher
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