Ball canning jars

If you're a home canner, you know the struggle of making sure you have enough jars. Here's a list of some of the best places for new and used canning jars.

I did a little shopping this weekend at some of my favorite antique shops! And, look what I found! These old Ball jars. They are quart sized, blue jars and have sloped shoulders. Some of the glass is wavy and many have bubbles. I've never seen any quite like this before, so I brought them home. After doing some research online, I found that these particular Ball jars are probably one of the earlier sets to be manufactured. So, I thought I would share what I learned that helped me find the…

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Hi everyone! I’m so glad you stopped by today. I’ve got some pretty awesome vintage finds to share with you. Are you ready? Don’t you just love these half gallon canning jars?!! Pretty amazing, right? They are not easy to come by, yet I found them at a garage sale for just a dollar each (value: $10-12.00,...

Canning jars not sealing? Here are several reasons for a false seal in canning and how to reprocess jars.

Find out which jar sizes are best to use and when with our handy canning jar size chart. Different jar sizes are best suited for certain types of food.

When it comes to rules for canning, we adhere faithfully. Keep your foods safe with these crucial guidelines.

The Mason jar was a welcome invention in the mid-nineteenth century, providing families the ability to preserve goods when refrigeration technology was not readily available. ... Read more

A crucial step in preserving food which prevents bacteria growth and ensures safe long-term storage is to sterilize canning jars in the oven.

Learn about values with this vintage canning jar price guide, including manufacturers, dates, and prices.