Time To Think About Canning
Written: May 30 '08
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Pros: Ball brand, cute lids
Cons: Only a set of four
The Bottom Line: If you only need four pint canning jars these are great!
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| 2buzy's Full Review: Ball 4-pc Gingham Canning Jars (yellow) |
It is time to start thinking about canning again. Well, at least going through your inventory and seeing what you have, what you don’t have and what you need to replace.
JARS, JARS AND MORE JARS
Everyone who cans will need jars and a lot of them! Last year I ended up with 4 pint size jars left but we planted about twice the amount of beans this year. That means I will need to buy more pint size jars. I also need to replace a few that either grew legs and left, got broke or were never returned once they were emptied. That means I will have to buy even more jars!
I figure a few of cases will do the trick. I mentioned to my friend I needed to pick some up and she was pleased she found, according to her exactly what I was needed. You see, she had picked me up a Ball 4-pc Gingham Canning Jar set. They are really nice, I will be able to use them and I do appreciate her finding them for me. But, as I said I need a few more cases of jars. She was right though, when she said since she was able to save me the time of getting them, we could go to the movies. I have plenty of time before I actually need the other jars.
BALL 4-PC GINGHAM CANNING JAR
Since she did get me the set, I figured the least I could do is write a review about them. Per the name, there are four canning jars and they are made by Ball. The jars are pint size which means they hold either 16 ounces or 2 cup, you choose. These are a great size for vegetables, applesauce, fruit puree etc.
Besides the jars and labels, the set included four of the two-piece lid sets. The sealing lids are placed on the filled jars, with the rubber ring side down. The top of the lid in covered in a yellow gingham print. These are not reusable. They can be used in a pinch as a cover, in the fridge (after opening) but they can not be used to can again. You can pick up replacement lids online or locally at the same stores you find the sets. The second part of the lid is a white ring that twists on and holds the lid in place. You can remove this part once the lid seals but I prefer to keep them on. Like the jars, these can be re-used year after year.
You can pick up Ball 4-pc Gingham Canning Jars both locally and online for around the same price. Obviously, the more you buy (case vs. 4 packs), the lower per item price you’ll get. If the gingham print is the draw, you can always buy just the lids and use your old jars. The lids come in red, blue and yellow gingham prints for around $3 for 6 lids and matching bands.
~~**~~**~~2BUZY’S FINAL THOUGHTS~~**~~**~~
While I like the Ball 4-pc Gingham Canning Jars I need to buy my jars in a larger volume. If I bought them in sets of four, it would end up costing me a lot more. If you only need four jars, this would be one to consider. Ball has been around for a very long time and puts out a product you can count on. I am giving it all 5 stars because of its quality, not the fact that a 4 pack doesn’t work for me.
Recommended:
Yes
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