Gadgets and Tools for Canning Your Foods
Canning and preserving foods is a great pastime for many cooks all over the country. Of course there are all kinds of gadgets and tools that you can buy to make your job easier. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular canning tools that are available today.
Jar Lifters – these are used to lift your jars in and out of your canner. A good quality jar lifter allows you to safely remove your jars from hot water without the risk of dropping the jar. If you have used tongs before you may have experienced jars that slip or fall completely out of your grip.
Canning Lid Racks – these allow you to safely sterilize your lids and remove them from the hot water, without suffering a burn. Many lid racks today double as storage racks for the lids when not in use.
Canning Funnels – using a funnel allows you to easily direct food into the jars without spillage. They are also perfect for using with sauces and gravies. Choose a funnel which is made from durable BPA free plastic. Funnels come in different sizes so select the one that matches your jars, normally regular or wide mouthed.
Head Space Tools – this is a tool that allows you to remove air bubbles and at the same time it will measure the amount of head space that you have. To remove air pockets simply slide the tool up and down on the inside of the jar.
Canning Racks – these come in many different sizes and shapes. A canning rack ensures that there is enough room around the base of the jar to allow the water to circulate. You will want to purchase a stainless steel rack as these will not rust. Your new canner may come with a rack and if it rusts then replace with a better quality one.
It is important to buy a canning rack that fits into your pressure canner correctly. Some racks are reversible allowing you to process different sizes of jars. While others allow you to add two layers of jars so that you can preserve larger quantities at one time.
Canning Lids – these lids come in a variety of shapes and some are reusable lids. Always purchase the correct size lid for your canning jars otherwise they will not seal correctly. You may want to purchase decorative lids if you are giving away jams and jellies as gifts.
Canning Jars – just like the lids these jars come in different sizes and shapes. Choose a jar size that corresponds to what you are preserving. Some jellies suit smaller jars while flavored vinegars and whole fruits need much larger jars. Before buying think about what you are going to be canning or preserving and buy accordingly.
Link – this is the general link to the Amazon Canning Tools page:
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