How to Reuse Metal Canning Lids

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[@cerestaylor9088]

Maybe put a little mark on the edge every time you reuse the lid might help you know how many uses you get per lid😀 just a thought.

[@jeanmartin6410]

My mom canned fruit, jams, jellies etc. she used her old lids all the time. She boiled them after she cleaned them and then she used them on her jellies and jams. She NEVER canned veggies or meat because she only had a water canner. She never lost one of her jar. She also used parafin on her jellies. I can still remember prying those wax seals off. After you used them for your jellies, you melted them down for candles.

[@carolstrickland6979]

Do you know how to use paraffin to seal up jams, etc? I used it with a friend over 40 years ago and don’t remember. Please and thank you.

[@jeanmartin6410]

@@carolstrickland6979 it’s very simple. To be safe, you heat the wax over a double boiler until it liquifies, then you pour it over your jelly/jam in the jar. Mom always made it about 1/4 inch thick. Make sure you cover ALL the jam get the wax right up the sides of the jar. This makes an air tight seal. It’s a little fragile, and it’s NOT meant for meats/ veggies or anything of that sort, but if you don’t have lids, it’s a good way to keep jams and jellies preserved. The worst that may happen is a little mold on the top. Mom always just scraped it off and we are the jam anyways. Her seals didn’t fail very often. Good luck. Remember to get the wax up the sides and you should be fine.

[@cerestaylor9088]

My Grandma would nail them to a stake in the garden and put the name of the plant on them. We used them for crafts and target practice. Ty for the info 👍😀🤗Be Blessed

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Target practice is a great idea for those that are beyond sealing in any form

[@carolinebaines8735]

Heidi, I’d strongly recommend investing in a Pry A Lid jar opener. I purchased mine on eBay. It’s a bit pricy, but the lids come off in perfect shape. I consider it one of my best canning investments!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I will look into it but I have never had issues with my very old bottle opener

[@lisamanly4526]

I have one too and love it,

[@melvinajessop696]

Can u show us what it looks like?

[@cerestaylor9088]

I look at that, good idea

[@lisamanly4526]

I tried to post a picture but it won’t work. Go to ebay and type in pry a lid.

[@fayetanner2244]

You are so conservative which is helpful to others. Thank you!

[@kenc5156]

I have ALWAYS reused lids still in good condition for canning. It was not until just this year that I found out other people don't and I was SHOCKED!! Why on earth would you not reused a perfectly good lid?!?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Because many are taught you are not supposed to, I know that is what I learned many years ago. It is likely another myth spread by those that have something to gain by people tossing perfectly good lids just to buy more.

[@kenc5156]

@@RainCountryHomestead Kind of like the shampoo bottle saying "lather, rinse, REPEAT". Marketing genius. And people just follow without considering. It was literally just weeks ago that I found out others don't do it !!

[@elettramia6380]

@@RainCountryHomestead this is great information. I really am looking into the life style of living off the land and I was asking myself if something happened one day such as war how would I be able to jar food if I constantly need new lids. I know it’s sounds like an extreme scenario but I was really just thinking about how to make the best of a potential survival situation.

[@mikafoxx2717]

​@@RainCountryHomesteadespecially with these type that you remove the collar ring.. you'll know if it's lost seal.. it'll be ugly. I would be more cautious trying to reuse a one-piece lid like from some pasta sauce jars (which I buy specifically for the mason jar to reuse)

[@msjostr]

This year with the lid shortages I used recycled lids on several canning projects both water bath & pressure canning. I was delighted to see all the lids sealed perfectly. I also canned with recycled non mason jar lids and jars when I water bathed my relish. I was sure to only use lids with a button top lid so I could see that it sealed. All those also sealed perfectly.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have heard some people have used good condition lids several times in a row for canning. I have not gone that far yet and know some canning nazis would freak out but there are a good many people that do it with great success. It is just a matter of making sure your jars have sealed and I would check them after a few days to make sure they stay sealed

[@sharisingleton2622]

can you clean lids and rings in dishwasher?

[@loboalamo]

Pretty soon, we'll get it. Reuse is inevitable. We have to be discerning.

[@loboalamo]

@@sharisingleton2622 Hand washing in hot soapy water and rinsing well in hot water is better. You can soak in a hydrogen peroxide solution and then let them air-dry the day before you use them. (This part for pressure canning meats and meals in jars.)

[@buddycarmine2254]

@@sharisingleton2622 no

[@patches1483]

I just love this site! Thank you for all the info you provide.

[@TheLeisamarie]

When I couldn't find any isopropyl Alcohol in the bottle I bought Alcohol prep wipes , they are perfect for wiping off ink on the lids and first aid.

[@littlefarmer1303]

I'm new to pressure canning, in Scotland, where this is not a widely known way of preserving food at all. The only one UK based place to order pressure canner has French canning jars, Le Parfait. So far I reused the same lids 3 times and every single one of them worked out perfectly. Forts I had to work out how to take the lids of without destroying them 😂😂😂 and I was able to reuse the lids over and over again. Can't wait to see how many tikes I can use the same lid for. One lid is about 80pence, so pressure canning would be a very expensive way to preserve food. The veg would be way cheaper that goes into the jars then the one use lids. 😳 I though it is still amazing to preserve meat and meat based ready meals, as quality pasture raised organic meat is very expensive. We raise some of our meat, but not enough for the whole year. Seeing that I can reuse the lids safely for 3 times at least, the lids are already 3rd cheaper per use. So I will definitely can our vegetables too. 🤗🤗🤗 Can't believe pressure canning is not widely known. I will surely tell as many local folks as possible. Today Grandpa tried our amazing canned mutton and bean soup. My husband and son are over the moon with the delicious "fast food". Thanks to all the lovely American homesteading people who shares their knowledge. 🤗🤗🤗

[@meaniebeavers1112]

I keep all my onetime use lids in a bag and fully intend to use them again when new ones run low or I need one for any other use. I’m not into throwing out perfectly good items I have purchased.

[@amyfletcher4749]

I plan on reusing my perfectly good ones for canning. I keep them separated...the not so good ones I label " junk lids" and same with jars like mayo jars.. junk jars. I'm not throwing anything out these days.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yep, it is always scary revealing when you choose to be a rebel when it comes to canning. You can start a rumble with that bit of information! hahaha

[@josephinehenry8236]

Hearin ya lol

[@olympewalser4865]

Thank You for the tips 🌈🕊️Take Care

[@DiannaAtherton]

I am with you girl. Also if you open sealed mason lids when canning dry goods I reuse. Seals just fine. I would say when pressure canning rarely does a jar not seal. When one does not seal I place (after cooling ) in refrigerator. No biggie

[@annagregg8401]

You probably know but others may not...when using the brake bleeder to seal jars it helps the lids to seal well by wiping the glass top and the rubber lid with some water with a cloth before putting the lid on to seal the jar. Thank you so much for your knowledge and for sharing it with us. Blessings.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yep, this really applies to any kind of sealing one will do with jars, pressure canning, oven canning, water bath canning, and so on. It is important to make sure lids and jar rims are clean :)

[@TheSunRiseKid]

Honestly, I don’t think I’ve thrown a lid out yet! I did throw a few away that were given to me only for the fact that they were all rusted up. Another great video! Listening in the background as I clean up my dehydrators and put away my crab, apple, food leather! It is so delicious.!😊🌱

[@Lo-tn1vz]

As I'm watching this I got the notification that my order shipped!! So excited for the sealer!! 🥰

[@RainCountryHomestead]

:D Yep, Do all my packaging in the morning so it can be done before I get busy with other chores and then likely forget about them. That way they are all ready to go when the mail carrier shows up to pick them up

[@Lo-tn1vz]

@@RainCountryHomestead yeah I couldn't believe I was watching a video posted 50 some minutes ago at the time, and getting a shipping notification! Go you! Much appreciated ❤

[@tamarabrown9364]

I have canning jars with spices and things like extra rice, grits, beans etc. When I do that, I reuse lids I’ve canned with. I don’t have them vacuum sealed, just things I use often

[@debrahgodbey8563]

You make dehydrating easy and fun ,thanks

[@theIAMofME]

This is the first time I have every reused canning lids for anything other than vacuum sealing. So far, so good. However, I only reuse lids that I waterbath with for another waterbathing or pressure canning. If I pressure can with them I will reuse for waterbathing. And ALL of them I reuse for vacuum sealing. LOL No problems so far. What Patrick came up with is SO NEEDED!!! THANK YOU PATRICK!! No more looking for that elusive Deni jar sealer for regular jars. They quit making them YEARS ago (wonder why??) and if you find one on ebay they're at least $150!!! The original price was like $35. I'm going to get one from you if they are still there!!

[@theIAMofME]

Heidi, which diameter do I choose??

[@RainCountryHomestead]

If you read the full item description, it explains it

[@theIAMofME]

@@RainCountryHomestead I just found your trouble shooting video on this. I guess I should have looked first. I miss so many of your videos. I'm not sure why. Sometimes they show up and sometimes they don't.

[@elizabethcope1502]

I find it a good idea to pull up my favs & ✔ their channel. I can ✔ videos & community sections. God speed.

[@rosehavenfarm2969]

One tip to reusing lids: when you are using them for the first time, ensure the lid is properly centered on the lip of the jar. In this way he next time you use it, the sealing compound is evenly distributed on both the inside and outside of the lip. WARNING! Shocking information: Yes, I reuse lids. I've had one failure in 15 years. I also don't soak my beans before canning, don't blanche all my vegetables, and don't put sugar in my applesauce. (I guess you could call me a rebel...) 🤣

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I never blanch any thing before freezing or dehydrating and do not add sugar to my apple sauce. I did stop soaking beans for while because it seemed unnecessary but then realized the benefits to digestions when soaking then rinsing before cooking

[@cerestaylor9088]

👍😀

[@catg714]

I've reused more than a couple of times if in good conditions both pressure canning & water bath canning... just be smart about it & always periodically check your jars. But funny... my 80year old mother gasped when I told her this... i asked her, does this mean you don't want me to send you any of my preserves this year? (she's in a nursing home very far from me) She says, of course you better send me some! LOL

[@RainCountryHomestead]

That is great! Yes, I believe much of it was ingrained in people in order to force them to keep buying lids so the companies can make more money. They do not make as much money off things people only have to buy once!

[@marthafearsme]

I totally agree. The new lids are not as good. They say 18 months.... so wrong. I would say to simmer them and dry them well before you use them for vac sealed.

[@marthafearsme]

I use painters tape for labeling the used ones.

[@davidglauber3974]

Thank you so much, I have thrown away a million lids over the years and it always felt wrong. Now I'm going to see what you mean by vacuum sealing.

[@d2parrotperson]

Excellent info, especially in these times of shortages. Thank you1

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

I have so many lids this makes a lot of sense - Ruthie

[@loboalamo]

Good tips. So much to do right now and you find the time to do this. They came to the right place. I received my Feverfew seeds etc. Looking forward to all the goodness. Thanks!

[@tracycouture3955]

You are a true blessing and I appreciate your words 🙏❤🇨🇦❤🇺🇸

[@earnie219]

For marking - I've found using grease pencils the marking stays on very good and is removable with a cotton cloth or rag. I started using the grease pencils to mark 5 gal buckets with contents and works well even if left outside in the elements.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yep, some people prefer them and I have mentioned them in the video I did on labeling jars, they are just not my cup of tea personally.

[@carolstrickland6979]

Jean Martin and K Barnes thank you both for explaining it to me. I am very grateful. Blessings!

[@carolynmoody9460]

also if you boil in baking soda you will find that it will help plump up the seals..in the old days when the seal was silver gray color it worked amazing an was able to use 2 to 3 times the reason these days that you do not have to heat your lids ( now only 18mo) is they are no longer the thickness or heavy metal lids..I wish I could send a picture of the old ball lids( I still have a box)lol I keep it for antique decoration on my Hoosier cabinet.. Blessings 🥰

[@RainCountryHomestead]

That is excellent information! Yes, I had found some never opened boxes of Kerr lids that looked like they may have been from the 70's, 80's at t he latest, at a garage sale a few years back for only .25 a box. Of course I grabbed them up and when I opened them I was surprised at just how different that layer was. MUCH thicker than today's lids!

[@carolynmoody9460]

@@RainCountryHomestead if you want let me know where to send you one of my lids so you could do a video on the difference.. plus I get so tried of hearing channels ( that have only been CANNING for last than 10 year's)say " JUST BECAUSE YOUR GRANDMOTHER DID IT!!!) will someone needs to explain to PEOPLE that the reason we (myself included)did things the way we did was because things WERE made of good quality instead of making us look like we were not doing things safety!! (quote..no one died)as they say.. they also blast those that water-bath meat for4-6 hours..(the Amish an Mennonite way) remember they do not do long term storage plus I still have my first canning book from Ball (1960) an it DOES give the times for water bathing meats an vegetable..I myself have always used a pressure canner BUT WHY WHY WHY do these channels Bash the Amish an Mennonite) many of my Amish an Mennonite friends now use pressure canner an they will let you know it is ONLY CAUSE IT IS QUICKER AN EASYER..even layman's layman's sell 24quart water-bath CANNER'S!! in which I am sure mainly for them..but I also have one that I use just for jams an jelly's juices etc.. Blessings

[@rmcandlelight]

@@carolynmoody9460 Good point 👍🏾

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I actually did a video 2 or 3 years ago showing the differences between the old and new lids. And Yes, I get so tired of how people freak out over the old tried and true ways. They put complete trust in the .gov websites and companies that stand something to be gained by convincing people there is only ONE right way

[@beverlylevenhagen454]

Your faq series is genius! So easy to find if I can't remember. Thanks!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you for that! It makes it easy on me to so I can just link people directly to the video that answers their question :D

[@davidsauer6286]

Without watching the video.... YES YOU CAN!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Hope you still took time to watch as I went through various ways they can be reused

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

Years ago when Ball and Kerr put a thick layer of rubber in the lids it was easy to reuse lids for pressure canning but they got cheap and cut back on the rubber, so it’s not as reliable anymore :( The weight of old jars and lids is noticeably different than new ones !

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Right! That was also back when you could just use the inversion method when sealing up jams and no need to process in a water bath after filling jars to insure a good seal. I found that out a some years back when suddenly my jams were no longer holding their seals through the year. After years of canning jams, I could not imagine what I suddenly had started doing wrong. Then found out they had changed the lids

[@anna7118]

@@RainCountryHomestead so that’s why it didn’t work to use inversion method when I went back to making jam/jelly after several years of not making any.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yep. So frustrating! I felt like such a failure when I was finding those jars but then felt validated when I found that Ball had changed their lids but now we HAVE to take the extra step to insure a good seal. grrrr

[@gathercreatelivewithleslie8340]

Yes, Iv'e been buying tons of old mason jars at the thrift stores. I was worried that them being older would be an issue. That has not been the case, the older jars are nice and thick. I have several Atlas jars that have a beautiful green tinge and they canned fine. I search for more every time I'm out.

[@rosehavenfarm2969]

The "new" jars have a sharp edge to them. When I first began canning 15 years ago, the brand new jars I bought then did not have a sharp edge. I noticed it last year.

[@robinbrannan5932]

I just put my used lids 8n with my dishes and wash the marker off with soap and water. And yes, I write on my lids with a sharpie marker as well.

[@AC-qi9wo]

I never ever reuse lids on pressure canning or water bath canning, but I do use them for my dry goodies, I mark an X noting that they are used.

[@dianasouthard9952]

The lids that won't seal anymore can be used as the 2nd lid inside the foodsaver jar sealer. Also it helps to turn the jar counterclockwise while vacuuming. I hold the foodsaver gadget or turn clockwise at the same time. Cool new vacuum chamber! I hope you make a diy video, looks like something I would/could make.

[@elizabethcope1502]

Diana, Heidi has @ least 2 videos on Patrick's Chamber.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Patrick has not had a chance to make a video on how to make one but I have several videos showing how to use it including one publishing today. In that you should be able to see the parts that went into making it

[@susiesparkle9454]

I just want to throw all the lids away and put Normal screw on ones. I’ve only just started canning about a week. Spent so much money on jars and just want to give up. I don’t have a Vacuum pump or a canning pot whatever you call it. I’ve always grown herbs and when I harvest them I dry them put them in normal sealed jars and they are as good as when I put them in. I’m new to your channel and have watched quite a few of your videos. You are not just talented but a beautiful soul inside and out. God bless you and your family 🙏

[@chefevilee9566]

Well it’s funny that this topic has been brought up. Because I was thinking to myself the other day that in a crisis situation I definitely would do it. I will use the lids now for vacuum sealing. If I have extra I would put them off to the side. Then I would use all of them to try canning again in a crisis situation. But when they change those lids in the past three years ago. I knew they did that purposely because they found out tons of people were using the lids multiple times. So they weren’t making as much money. Also if people aren’t eating the food as fast say within 18 months!!! They are not making as much money either!!!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yep, I agree with that and I think the whole idea of never reusing them in the first place was touted to scare people into always buying new ones

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Every person I have ever known that has reused lids has never had an issue with them sealing as they should

[@gathercreatelivewithleslie8340]

I have a vintage box of canning lids and the seals are nice and soft still. You can press and nail into them without heating. They have changed the seals over time to make them more and more unusable. I bought a whole bunch of tattler lids to try because of this.

[@chefevilee9566]

@@gathercreatelivewithleslie8340 Somebody came in and made a comment on one of the channels that Ball isn’t even going to be making canning lids anymore? They probably put themselves out of business when they change those lids like three years ago. They know it. So they had to look for a different form of income. Which I guess is making cans for Coca-Cola? According to the same commentor whose husband halls metal for the company?

[@rosehavenfarm2969]

@@RainCountryHomestead Exactly. It's also the "don't sue us, we TOLD you not to use them" CYA.

[@roxannepedersen5037]

My chamber is awesome🙏❤️

[@RainCountryHomestead]

So glad you are happy with it!

[@tennesseegirl1215]

Very valuable information to know, thanks sweet friend for sharing, blessings ❤

[@dellasmalley6097]

TY SO MUCH BECAUSE I WANTED TO RE USE N MOW I'LL JUST USE FOR DRY GOODS. HAVE A BLESSED DAY N GOD BLESS🙏😃

[@tinatarr]

Thanks again Heidi for another good video. I get a lot from watching you.

[@Vladviking]

New Lids are pretty much non existent in stores right now. I just buy new lids, it's cheap enough but in these times one might at least save a good stock of old ones just in case. Odds are pretty good they'll work well at least one more time.

[@lynntomk]

Good tip.

[@user-rv3hl3co6i]

Your skin looks beautiful

[@preppermimi7281]

Great video💗 2 tips I'd like to share..I use the cheap dollar store hand sanitizer to remove the permanent marker ink on the lids. Also, if you are having issues with the food saver jar sealers sealing...take and drill a hole from the underside to both a reg and wide mouth lid. Put the one with the hole on top of an undrilled lid and vacuum seal. It will seal easier, the vacuum sealer top will come off easier, and using the drilled lid will release from the now sealed lid.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

That hand sanitizer is mostly isopropyl alcohol and that is why it works. You can save even more simply by using the rubbing alcohol as is.

[@preppermimi7281]

@@RainCountryHomestead I don't care for the dollar store hand sanitizer scent..so I'm using it to remove the ink. It's gel so I can let it sit on the lids a bit longer to remove the most ink. I do agree that the bottles of alcohol are cheaper..but I gotta use up that hand sanitizer lol. Do you happen to have a video on dehydrating pumpkin? I haven't tried that yet and thought I might give it a go.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have yet to actually dehydrate pumpkin but keep saying that I am going to. Maybe I will this year but I do not bother with my pumpkin from the current year until after Thanksgiving as I like to use them as decor until then :)

[@preppermimi7281]

@@RainCountryHomestead I'll keep my eyes peeled for a video from you on that☺

[@RainCountryHomestead]

@@preppermimi7281 I know it would be a great addition as flavoring for oatmeal and much more so I hope I remember to actually DO it this year! ha

[@susantaylor8507]

I bought some of the plastic lids for jars last night our Walmart had some I didn't have any for wide mouth jars I found some

[@lynsmith2698]

Yup i have reused mine as well.

[@lobodo988]

I am SHOCKED by the price-gouging of canning lids!! A DOLLAR EACH or more?! I started canning in earnest during the "living off grid" craze about ten years ago & I have a box of 12 LIDS + BANDS from April 2013 that cost $3.19, and I remember thinking back then that the price had doubled since the last time I canned (in the 90's when 'thrifting' became cool). We need American factories SO BAD!! I am hearing nothing but terrible things about the performance of these crappy unacceptable lids.

[@nancywilson7112]

REPURPOSE & REUSE. DONE THIS FOR MANY MANY YEARS.

[@TravelingGranny]

Great information! I appreciate you sharing! 👍🙏😘🐾🐾🇬🇧

[@jusjukinallen8845]

I reuse mine to can with. As long as they aren’t damaged they work good

[@coopsmusicvision]

you can also reuse them for fermenting veggies too

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yep, I do it all the time and thought I had mentioned that in this video

[@williamjamesenkerwitz9495]

I use kling rap under the lid and have never had a problem......from South Africa

[@thornhedge9504]

Good info Heidi! Good info.

[@paulclare6589]

Hi I am jest getting started into pressure canning, I live inThailand, I just bought a wack of Thailand made large mouth mason jars and Chinese made lids......got about $ 500 into this so far with a presto 23 quart..I sure hope these lids seal .

[@RainCountryHomestead]

A lot of people are having issues with those Chinese made lids unfortunately.

[@opal777]

The lids that are totally unusable, I place my spice grinders on them to catch loose spices. I also used to use them for my oil containers....the skinny containers with the nozzles on them...I placed those on the old lids on my counters to catch the drips. I also use them for the wide candles in a pinch during emergencies. Of course I also use them for arts and crafts. If they are flat enough...they make coasters.

[@lilliantaylor5601]

Hadn't thought of crafted costers! Great idea an in time for Christmas. Thx!😇

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[@pinschrunner]

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[@RainCountryHomestead]

I actually have a bunch. The rare times I need to stock up, I buy a bunch from Costco. I prefer using the rubbing alcohol and a cloth though, still cheaper for cleaning lids and I can save the markers for use on the white boards.

[@pinschrunner]

@@RainCountryHomestead cant find alcohol here and I leave it for my clients who need injections. There is a tremendous hurt factor for at home medical injections

[@susantaylor8507]

Some of my lids and rings have rust on them but I use them for just sealing seasoning and such not for canning

[@asterixky]

The simple fact is that during cooling, the jar will create vacuum and pulling the lid down, creating a perfect vacuum seal. All you need for the jar to maintain that vacuum seal is a semi soft material, like the seal on your lid. If your lid is deflective, your lid will never pop down, it ill stay up and you can check it by pushing the center of the lid down. If it is the case, replace the lid and reboil you jar. I have reuse my lids many times, with never one seal failing to vacuum, and as long as there is no visible damage on the lid, you are good to go.

[@rbsamar]

Great info

[@ediemurray1692]

Ty

[@patrosburg8624]

Please can Patrick do a video on how to make the lid sealer

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, he is planning on doing that at some point but he has been too busy to do that. All the videos of his I have been editing and putting up lately are older videos as he has not had time to shoot much at all.

[@beckiterry6536]

Yes you boil them

[@stephm281]

Thankyou 👍🏻👍🏻

[@AndreaRuralMN]

I keep water bath canned lids and re-use, not for canning (yet!). I toss the pressure canned ones because they seem to have a deeper groove where the edge of the can was. I'm afraid the can won't line up with it if I use them again.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have resused pressure canned lids for many things but am not sure which ones it was I experimented with using in canning again.

[@spinderella3602]

I love you guys. Please take a look at dutchsince and Suspicious Observers channel. Just in the case you may need to evacuate.

[@akrealestatebroker]

Hi Heidi, When you dry orange peels to make powder, do you grind them up first before drying? I didn't and they are hard as rocks and almost impossible to grind into powder. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Blessings to you and your family!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I just tear them into pieces and dry like that. I do not grind until after they were dried but thicker orange peels may be a problem. Those ones I use directly in teas and do not grind them

[@angiekrajewski6419]

Wish they were two or three thumbs up would check all of them!!! Thanks a million ...am thinking of all the states right now..cross my fingers that all will go the best way possible...as well as in France we are going through a bad time..like lots of other countries.......but i had a feeling that it will get worse.. Waiting your next youtube...and maybe you could give us some baby news?...😘❤️😁👼🏼👼🏼

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Little Jax is doing good. Healthy baby and well pampered :)

[@privateprivate8366]

I’m new and have only vacuum sealed a number of items as, I haven’t done any canning yet. But, I just couldn’t get in with the constant lid replacement, particularly with this entire “Is there or is there not an aluminum shortage” thing going on. Even if there wasn’t any shortage at all, I’m not going to be placing order after order or continually running to the store. So, I bought a Pry-a-Lid opener. So far, for vacuum sealed lids, it works great and I don’t have to worry about damaging a lid, just because I need to open it to get out only some of the contents. Just not interested in getting on a lid treadmill.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I hear you there!

[@privateprivate8366]

K Barnes probably. Just like a lot of stainless steel isn’t stainless and it does rust. I think it may have been someone in customer service at Oggi a few years ago, that when I called to ask why my soap dispenser was rusting as, it says it was stainless steel, they asked if I used citrus dishwashing liquid in it and I had and they simply hung up on me. I think a great many things are sold for the specific purpose of buying and not using nowadays.

[@privateprivate8366]

K Barnes well, I don’t care if they’re made out of cast iron. I’m not going to be spinning in circles to get them.

[@elizabethcope1502]

Stainless Steel comes in different grades. Some rust more.

[@privateprivate8366]

elizabeth cope yes but, I suspect that, with much that is produced, it’s not at all stainless steel. It’s sometimes more a skin or a wrap, like contact paper you pickup at Walmart. But, it looks nice for pictures.

[@gretchenarrant8334]

Thanks for the information. How do you vacuum seal jars? Is infused oil hard to do?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Depends on what I am using for vacuum sealing, the tops or the chamber. I have quite a few videos on this but one that shows me doing both will be publishing tomorrow morning

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I also have several videos on infusing oil including this one here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIa5nYKLmtyMgKc

[@beingsneaky]

I have used lids that i pressured canned with over and over again.. i only pressure can. Shorter times. Shorter times meaning, instead of 3 hours, it's 90 mins.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Only if you are talking about low acid foods, I would never pressure can peaches and other such

[@Bkrsdtr]

Sharpie comes clean with rubbing alcohol

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, I believe I said that in this video and that is all I ever use.

[@alterationsyorkpa]

The ink will come right off with a magic eraser

[@maryjurisons4648]

You said you prefer to reserve your Tattler lids only for pressure and water bath canning. What other kinds of canning are there? I have only known those two.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

There is also vacuum sealing, which I did cover in the video. I do not use my Tattler lids for that because they will not hold a seal. Instead I reuse metal lids that have already been used for pressure or water bath canning

[@chefevilee9566]

OK here’s another thought that I had. You know how at like Azure standard They have half gallon and 1 gallon jars? But they also have those white canning lids. Can you not buy a solid canning lids like that? I know I have bought jars from Europe in T.J. Maxx. They have solid one piece lid you can with. Where are those at.

[@chefevilee9566]

www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=121705 OK see here they are. I just can’t see what size they are though. But they’re only $.20 apiece. And you know what I bet you could reuse these!!!!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have also wondered why something like that could not be made and had no idea there any like that. I need to check them out

[@victorwadsworth821]

Not canning, biscuit lids, thinking of making a wind chime with them.

[@roser7441]

I am new to pressure canning! My question is it okay to reuse the jar that pressured canned?! For another pressure canning process.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes! Absolutely! Jars can be resused for canning as many times as you need as long as they do not have any cracks or any chips along the rim that could prevent a seal

[@roser7441]

@@RainCountryHomestead perfect! Thank you 😊 💕

[@sandijammes7761]

Hi Heidi. I'm wondering if there's any possibility that Patrick could fashion a vac sealer that's large enough for the 1/2 gal Mason jars &/or the 1 gal size? (I have a lot of the gal size from restaurant size purchases. I've even found a place to get new lids for them nearby) I'd sure buy that from you! Have a great day. Still lovin' your videos. 😎

[@RainCountryHomestead]

We get asked this many times and Patrick starting looking into it months ago. The problem is sourcing the parts for that size that would keep the price of the chamber affordable. It is surprising how much parts go up in price just going to 6" and then 8". I have seen the 6" lids selling for as much as what we charge for the finished 4" chamber with shipping included. Not sure if the full gallon jars would fit in the 8" diameter but that size is even more outrageous

[@sandijammes7761]

@@RainCountryHomestead I suppose. Why wouldn't those be outrageously expensive like everything else, right? I thought I'd ask. I'll just keep using them for my short term regular use stuff & vac seal the longer stored stuff. If anything should change along those lines, or Patrick comes up with a different idea for the gal jars (You know he's part Rocket scientist, right?) 😉 Be sure to let us know. I'm sure I'm not the only one that reuses those big old pickle jars! I picture a big box, coated with something, big enough to stand the biggest jars in w/ the hose valve on it... big tight latches on the side that opens, & when you close it... that door would have some kind of a squishy gasket around the opening.. It would take 2 people to latch & unlatch it because it would be sooooo tight to make a good seal... THERE! Feel free to pass that idea on to Patrick. He'll probably ask you who sent it to you and you can also feel free to tell him the idea was offered up anonymously. 😆 Meanwhile, I'll just keep driving truck & searching for cool stuff for your husband to build for people like me!!😉 Take care - be safe over the Memorial Day wknd.

[@tonykaczmarek278]

Technically your not suppose to can with glass jars and 1 piece lids but pickle jars and 1 piece lids ive used for pressure canning and work just fine. Try it yourself with just water in them, like a trial test. 1 inch head space and just finger tight. You wont worry about if you can find canning jars and lids anymore.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

While I have not done it myself, I know others have. I do not have a need to since I have a great supply of jars, Tattler lids, and metal lids.

[@gimomable]

Your dandelion heads, were those dried? I save my good lids and I've used them occasionally. I'm saving them because it's so hard to get seals right now. I've oi ordered some large mouth lids from Amazon twice and then they cancel the order.

[@lesleykissamericafarm9349]

Try ordering from uline.com

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, they are dandelion flowers that I dried.

[@gimomable]

@@RainCountryHomestead wow they look fresh! Seems a lot easier to dry the whole head than just the petals lol. I've only tried using the petals fresh as a tea and I've froze the tea. I'm going to try this, thanks!

[@cindybowers127]

Thank YOU!!! I water bathed some kraut yesterday with those so called Ball lids that I just got - not Ball lids! I had a awful time getting a seal, had to do 3 jars repeatedly to get a seal using a different "new" lid each time. UGH! I have used some old flats but was always concerned if I could safely do this. I enjoy all of your videos and appreciate the knowledge you share - again Thank you! Question - Do you think these flats need to be in "hot" water before putting on jars, they are a plain flat with no 'button"? I have chicken to pressure can and don't want unsealed jars!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

When it comes to lids and canning, it is always good to have them in very hot water before putting them on the jars. This does help them seal better. If you are talking about those lids that sound like were cheap Chinese knock offs, I would not use those for canning.

[@cindybowers127]

@@RainCountryHomestead Thanks I thought the same. What a waste of my $ UGH! good thing I still had some good ones stashed away, here in Nebraska there are none to be found.

[@PeggyMcCoyle]

Thank you for this video. Lots of usefulness. I do have a question. I was gifted a mature of Almonds, raisins, cherries, and cranberries in 3 packs. Can it be vaccumed sealed in jars? Or would it be best to store another way? Thank you.

[@kleineroteHex]

Yes, they can all be vacuum sealed if they are dried. I store nuts, almonds, raisins and chocolate chips that way. Plus I have a bag of nuts in the freezer, taking up space😊

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yep, if they are dried, not fresh, you can vacuum seal into jars. I do this with all my nuts and dried fruits

[@PeggyMcCoyle]

@@RainCountryHomestead so if its like a trail mix then it is dried? Right?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

@@PeggyMcCoyle Yes

[@PeggyMcCoyle]

Thank you for your answer. I'm new to doing all this storing. If this year taught me anything it's to be better prepared.

[@thesaintmustwalkalone708]

I use alcohol on generic magic eraser and permanent marker comes off completely.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yep :)

[@susankarnes2100]

Hi Heidi, I can't find ur place for checking for canning jars and supplies. Im looking for a friend who wants to can their venison. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Ty, Sue

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Because of the scarcity of supplies and me being well stocked before all this, I cannot tell you where to go. When I have tried to give places before, I hardly got them posted before they were out of stock too. Hopefully others have some good places they can share with you.

[@susankarnes2100]

@@RainCountryHomestead thanks Heidi, I'm well stocked from the 2000 scare. But I told him I would try. I do have a few I could lend him and probably will end up doing that. Smiles

[@elizabethcope1502]

@@susankarnes2100 My understanding is large stores will get supplies like Kroger, Walmart, Ace Hdwe, etc first. My local Kroger has had pints in the past week. The local Wal Mart had 1/2 gallons. W/M also had lids. They sold fast.

[@sandygilbert1037]

Question: do you think you could vacuum seal cookies in a quart jar? There's a sale buy two get 3 free 12pkg of baked cookies and brownies my husband and I couldn't eat them quick enough and there's no room in the freezer. What do you think?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Absolutely!

[@sandygilbert1037]

Thank you for your quick reply I'm gonna do it

[@vm1776]

isoprofin alchol? or did you say glycerine? removes sharpie? or just removes dry erase. I use sharpie on my lids when i can. I use stickers if I don't think I'll remember what's in a vacuum sealed jar, but I really should label them all. I'm getting fed up with my vacuum sealing with the food saver. I have the break bleeder but haven't pulled it out yet. wonder if my carpel tunnel hands will be able to use it.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Isopropyl alcohol, also known as Rubbing alcohol. It removes Sharpie and other permanent markers

[@vm1776]

@@RainCountryHomestead oh wow. I had no idea. good to know thanks!

[@sheilarogers3448]

Use alcohols wipes

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I do not buy those things, I save money by using the alcohol directly and a clean cloth (that I can reuse again and again) to wipe it off with but we each should find what we prefer and works easiest for us

[@bevlower6793]

IS THERE A TRICK TO OPENING CANNING JARS SO YOU DON'T BEND THE LIP OF THE LID?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I just use a regular bottle opener as shown here on the Tattler lids but use this for metal lids as well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aavZXoKfi5mheZY

[@bevlower6793]

@@RainCountryHomestead Thank you. That's how I open my metal canning lids but I tend to bend them...guess I'll just have to keep trying. I didn't know I could open the Tater lids that way...that's a great tip. Trying to wiggle a butter knife under the rubber seal was quite annoying.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

@@bevlower6793 Apparently they do make special openers for lids that are more gentle and less likely to bend the lid but I have not looked into them yet nor do I remember what they are called

[@bevlower6793]

@@RainCountryHomestead Hadn't heard about that...I'll have to look into it. Thank you.

[@leebaughman3767]

New to canning. Can you still use the old zink lids? What are tattler lids? And why can't you use Ball lids on Harvest jars?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Here is the video I did on Tattler lids (note, this DOES also apply to the Harvest Guard reusable lids): kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKe9XoRretWtfdU As far as using zinc, I have never done that so I have no experience. Hopefully those that do can offer some info here

[@leebaughman3767]

@@RainCountryHomestead Thank you so much!

[@elizabethcope1502]

Zinc on these lids can poison you. These lids had a inner unremovable glass seal. There is a woman that uses these jar lids. I cannot remember the name of her YT channel. You can do a search using zinc lids & old type jars. God speed.

[@sandyclaus2729]

You mentioned scam lids coming from China. I'm a newbie canner and ordered some lids from Amazon, they took forever to arrive and when they did, they are all plain on the lids. The boxes say Ball, but the lid is just plain. Are these the scam lids? I'm not experienced enough to know, but I did notice on your videos, your lids say Ball on them.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Sad to say, it sounds like you go got the fake lids and I would not use them for canning.

[@sandyclaus2729]

@@RainCountryHomestead thank you so much. I didn't realize it until I opened the box. I'm gonna see if I can still refund. Thanks again. I knew you would know. ♡♡♡

[@sandyclaus2729]

@@ernestscribbler2294 they refunded all of the lids, and one I had to file a claim against and the seller tried to pull a fast one by contacting me and asking me to remove the fraud claim, so I contacted Amazon about it and they banned him from selling on Amazon and refunded. Of course, he will probably change his name he sells under, but at least, it's known that he does fraud now under that account, and he can't cheat anyone again under it.

[@AfricanFlightStar]

Well that was very interesting, but you never showed us exactly HOW to reuse the lids 😳 What process do we follow after using them once, before we can use them again? Some say they need to be put in steaming water (but for how long, who knows??). Looked at three videos and still no-one shows clearly what procedure to follow in order to reuse a lid. Frustrating.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Did you watch or listen to the whole video? This video was not about how to reuse for canning, though it is mentioned, it is about the many other ways they can be used. I also reference to a couple other videos showing how to vacuum seal with them.

[@cindycindy7446]

Does the vacuum sealer work with wide mouth jars?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, wide, regular, and irregular such as recycled green olive jars. As long as the jar fits into the chamber and has a good lid, it will seal it. You can check out the video about it that I linked in the description box above

[@elizabethcope1502]

Patrick's Chamber is very cost effective when one considers cost of food saver lids & the value of being able to seal other jars. God speed.

[@rmcandlelight]

I wonder is there a product that you can use to just paint the rubber back on if it wears off. 🤔

[@RainCountryHomestead]

That is an interesting question. When you think how easy a rubber gasket and plastic lid can seal onto a jar, why not have a way to build up that metal lid?

[@thesaintmustwalkalone708]

Not that I'm aware of, but you can reuse the vintage glass canning lids and zinc rings with the tattler.

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

@@RainCountryHomestead There is a rubber paint that you can get at an auto supply. I use it on my garden hand tools. My concern is whether it's food safe. I considered silicone caulk too - with the same concern.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

@@trishthehomesteader9873 I believe it is called Tool Dip - or at least that is one name for it. It is common for drummers to coat their drumsticks in that as well. I just wrapped mine in electrical tape, less mess and easy enough. haha

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

@@RainCountryHomestead Love that stuff! I used it on the backside of my bathmat too because I couldn't match the color of a new one.🙂

[@lauravitaliani9666]

Aqua Net hair spray melts the permanent marker away

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yep, because of the Isopropyl alcohol (also known as rubbing alcohol) that is in it. I just keep it simple by using that one very cheap ingredient :)

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

Btw: if you have a pen that leaks ink onto a shirt or blouse, it works for that too.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

@@trishthehomesteader9873 Yep and the effective ingredient being the alcohol. :) I have a LOT of Isopropyl alcohol on hand for many things because it is cheap and effective

[@elizabethcope1502]

Apparently, this is the over processed generation.LOL. BEING a smart butt here. God bless😊.

[@carolhiland9197]

Has anyone tried using the scam China lids? Are they dangerous or just no good? I got some too😖 We can always use them for crafts that you can find on Pinterest.

[@theIAMofME]

You can make ornaments out of them. But, there is no way I'd can with them. You can just tell they will not hold up. I read someone used them and they buckled in the canner. YIKES!!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I would not use them, I read someone's horror stories on those and would not trust them at all

[@elizabethcope1502]

Since China poisoned pet food & used lead paint on children's toys, I would not trust them to not use harmful materials. Besides they did already lie about them being Ball lids.

[@michelewilliams6241]

I refuse my lids for canning and dry goods

[@michelewilliams6241]

Reuse lol

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Haha, I knew what you meant!