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Reuse or Replace? The Truth About Canning Lids
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- čas přidán 28. 11. 2023
- Looking to get the most out of your canning lids? Wondering why we're told not to reuse them? In this video, we dive into the debate of whether you should reuse or replace canning lids. We'll also discuss the signs to look for that indicate a lid will or will not seal properly.
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I have been canning for a long time. I didn't mind purchasing new lids when they cost under a dollar. Today a dozen wide mouth lids is $5.99. This canning season I decided to see what would happen if I reused lids. I have put up 346 jars of food. 4 of my jars failed to seal and I found 2 broken seals on my pantry shelf. I can live with that.
The prices are ridiculous! Those are great odds … better odds than using new Ball lids sometimes! They seem to have gotten worse and worse.
As long as I can buy ForJars lids, I’m going to, but I’m saving a stash for reusing to both make my dollar stretch & also protect against supply issues.
I reached out to pick a box of 12 Ball wide-mouth lids off the shelf at Kroger yesterday. Then I noticed the price for that single box of lids was $7.95!! Yikes!
I was shocked today to discover that new canning lids in Canadian Tire ( I’m Canadian ) cost $7-99 plus tax ! I’m considering reusing lids that look in perfect shape.
The Y shaped opener that you refer to is MARVELOUS! A little pricey but my Tattler lid openers were broken by over zealous boys years and years ago and I found these - I love them. It is our most used tool since everything gets canned or dried and put up in jars. . . And it opens so many other kinds of jars too.
I also reuse previously used metal caning lids. I'll go through them and remove the ones that have clear damage to them. Be it dents, "rusty" spots or other blemishes that could affect the quality of the food I'm putting up for my family. I do know and have really noticed that the quality of the rubber sealing ring on the lids is both much thinner and of a lower quality. To get around the whole issue with the lessened rubber sealing on the lids, I use a Tattler rubber sealing ring that I place on the rim of my jars and plop the used metal lid down on it. I have not had one jar that hasn't sealed using this method. I can those jars the exact same way as I do with any new tin lid.
I also do a lot of canning with the Tattler system and yes, that is a bit different when caning but, it's something one gets used to and I don't mind either or.
I’ve never used Tattlers, but I plan to someday. Thank you for sharing your experience! 😊
I have always used new lids. After seeing this video, I'll be reusing for sure. Thanks for another great video.
There is a specific tool used to open the mason jars but the church key works 👍🏼
I put a tick felt pen mark on my ‘not so perfect lids for dry canning’ thanks for all your blessings of knowledge 🙏🏻🌺
Are you referring to that Y-shaped tool? Have you used one and, if so, do you like it?
Great tip on putting a small mark on the lid. 🙂
I reuse lids for items I expect to put into my fridge and not keep for very long (like a couple jars of jelly or a 3/4 full jar of something).
Me too! I forgot to mention fridge goods. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Love this method for choosing which lids are reusable. I’m a bit of a rebel, and kept on thinking… with the price of these things they gotta be reusable! Hah I’ll let you know how it goes. Looks like others are having good luck too! Thanks! Oo and the church key! My mom had one of those when I was a kid… we used the sharp ends to poke holes in a can of tomato juice or pinapple juice. I never saw her open our homemade canned food with it. I’ll use your link! Enjoy canning season!
Love the church key! You enjoy the season, too! ❤️
Fantastic intro.... I knew there was a reason i found your channel... Thanks again, see you next time!!!
You just made my day! Thank you! 😊
We usually reuse ours... BUT we're REALLY picky about the ones we do reuse.
Same!
💯 love this video! What a great explanation!
The only time I reuse my lids is if I’m going to use it for spices or something in my cabinet and the lids not damaged. There’s no holes in it there’s no imperfections it’s just popped off a jar cleanly. But I also have a specific really usable lids I bought years ago and I still use them but good video.
What type of reusable lids do you use and love?
Great video! I reuse lids all the time.
I do the same inspection on my lids. If I bent the lid a bit opening the jar I can soemtimes get-away with bending it back. ;-) Ordered the church keys. I've wanted some for over a year now but didnt know the name. I saw a friend use one, but for some reason I associated it with old tool my grandparents used that wouldnt necessarily be available for purchase now.
Remember to use the blunt side of the key. 🙂 That pointy side tends to bend the lids too much.
Most informative, thank you. Definitely will apply your guidance next year in the kitchen.
My pleasure! ❤️
Very good information!!! Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Nice rundown on how to decide if a "single use" lid can be reused. I found it much easier and safer to invest in reusable lids from Harvest Guard, that way I don't have to hope I can find new lids every year.
I've been debating if I want to enter the world of reusable lids. Are Harvest Guard lids tricky to work with or easy peasy?
@@foodprepguide There is a learning curve. I suggest practice by canning water until you develop a feel for tightening them.
My harvest guard lids are junk.
I’ve liked my harvest guard lids too. I did a mix of those and one regular lid in my last batch, and the regular one is the only one that failed 🤷🏻♀️
@@foodprepguide They are very easy to use once you know the different way to tighten the ring. I watched several videos on the proper way to use them and will never go back to throwaway lids. The learning curve is steep but short, the finish line is easily reached. I canned water until I got it just right.
Thank you.
My pleasure! ❤️
Hello, enjoyed your video. Couple questions. When I order new ball canning jars. When I remove the lids, they have impressions in the sealing compound. I have yet to remove any of the lids that I have pressure canned. How does the sealing ring look and will the impressions made in the sealing compound go back to normal, or will they always be there? Thanks.
That’s a great question! Unfortunately, it’s one I can’t answer as I’ve never noticed impressions on the seal of my rubber lids.
I do know that I’ve had such trouble with Ball lids & seal failures that I’ve switched to using ForJars lids. I still have a stash of Ball lids, but I use them mostly for my dehydrated & freeze dried storage.
Can't believe people don't see the indentations after forcibly pulling lids of and looking like they've been used straight out of the new Box.
I wrote and sent pictures to Ball and the first couple times they sent me coupons for lids.
3rd time a lady called on the phone and told me to simmer the lids and they go back to normal.
I reuse my lids only for dry storage, or temporary use while making a tincture or infusion of some type. I don't reuse thrm for canning purposes.
Too much time, effort, and $$ goes into canning to risk having bad seals, and making people sick.
I hear you. All that time & effort just to have failed seals would be frustrating.
As long as I’m able to afford & source ForJars lids, I’m going to buy them. (I’m done with Ball & Kerr. Last batch I did with them I had a 30% failure rate & did everything by the book!)
I think there could come a time when I won’t be able to buy or source lids, and that’s where reusing comes in.
The only way someone gets sick from canning is if they eat bad food. I’m not willing to risk making people sick either. It’s obvious when a seal has come unsealed so it would go straight to the trash.
I have yet to have a jar come unsealed on the shelf, but that may be because we generally work through the entire contents of our pantry within 2 years.