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When these jars were made, they came into contact with lead; however, this does not mean the lead has seeped into the glass. To err on the side of caution, you should likely not can with them, as they may have trace amounts of lead in them. In addition, they are very rare canning jars and may be worth money to the right collector.
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The most popular material for home canning jars?
The most popular material for home canning jars is glass.
Can you use misc jars you have around the house like mayo or other pickle jars to do your own pickling in and how do you seal them if so?
It is not safe to reuse commercial canning jars for home canning. The glass in home canning jars is thicker than in commercial jars and they are created specifically to work with 2-piece lids. It is also not advisable to use very old canning jars.
How long should I boil the jars for canning to ensure proper preservation?
To ensure proper preservation when canning, boil the jars for 10 minutes.
What are the components of a canning kit?
A canning kit generally includes wide-mouth canning jars, a funnel to fill the jars, and various utensils to handle the food you are canning. Some canning kits also come with a digital timer to measure processing time.
Can you use baby food jars for canning?
If you use fresh lids and the jars have been throughly cleaned and sanitized, you might be able to use them for canning.
How long do I need to boil canning jars in order to properly seal them?
To properly seal canning jars, you typically need to boil them for about 10 minutes.
Does homemade salsa have to be boiled before canning in jars?
You would want to have anything you're canning pretty hot when you put it in the jars, yes. Cold filling, sealing, and heating will cause jars to explode.
Can you still buy mom's canning jars?
Yes, Mason canning jars are available at dry goods stores, grocery stores, and big box stores.
How long do you boil canning jars before using them for preserving food?
Canning jars should be boiled for 10 minutes before using them for preserving food.
How long do you boil jars for canning to ensure proper preservation of the food inside?
Jars for canning should be boiled for 10 minutes to ensure the food inside is properly preserved.
What company makes Ball canning jars?
If you are asking about Ball-brand home canning products, that business was spun off in 1993. For information on Ball jars, the Ball Blue Book and other canning products, visit the Jarden Corporation at www.homecanning.com.
What is the first step in canning apples in a water bath?
The first step in canning apples in a water bath is to prepare the canning jars and lids by washing them in hot, soapy water and sterilizing them in boiling water. This will ensure that your jars are clean and ready to be filled with the apples for canning.
