Beginner Canning Setup
Start home canning safely with jars, fresh lids, and the right canner. Always follow current tested recipes.
Need instructions? Read the guideUse only current, tested recipes and processing instructions from USDA, the National Center for Home Food Preservation, or a university extension service. Follow the recipe's specified jar size, ingredients, acidity, processing time, pressure, and altitude adjustment. Do not treat an electric pressure cooker as a pressure canner unless a tested process specifically supports it.
Jars, Lids & Bands
Use new lids for every batch.Wide-Mouth Canning Jars (12)
Best for: Water-bath and pressure canning
Quart • wide mouth • 12 ct
New Canning Lids & Bands (24)
Best for: Fresh seals every batch
24 lids + bands • regular
Canners
Water-bath for high-acid, pressure for low-acid.21.5 Qt Water-Bath Canner
Best for: High-acid foods and jams
21.5 qt • with rack
23 Qt Pressure Canner
Best for: Low-acid foods like vegetables
23 qt • gauge + weight
Canning Tools
Lifters, funnels, and headspace tools.Canning Tool Set
Best for: Jar lifter, funnel, and more
Jar lifter, funnel, bubble tool