Pros and Cons of Tattler, ForJars, and Superb Brand Canning Lids

[@quebirt]

I'm generally a good judge of this, and I truly believe that Rain Country is giving us her honest opinions. Because of that, I'm very glad to see the channel doing so well. No click-bait titles either! There's actually a company called Harvest Guard that makes near-exactly the same lids (Tattler actually split and this is the result) and they are significantly cheaper.

[@tmd7859]

I love the forjars lids. The sealant is thicker than ball. Lately ball lids, the sealant is very sloppy. And the last 2 cases I have opened the lids have been dented on the rim. Any time I open a case I replace the lids with forjars. I have never had a failure with the forjars. Plus forjars came through when Ball literally dropped the ball during the election infection

[@venidamcdaniel1913]

Ball has gotten sloppy with their product lately

[@mariayelruh]

ForJars are manufactured in China. That is why they are cheaper than Superb. I'll buy Tattler or Superbs because they are USA made.

[@sylviah1234]

I didn't know that I thought they made them at their address? BTW. I ordered their new regular and wide mouth funnels. I received two regular mouth. MY issue is I cannot get a response about my order from ForJars. I sent photo of same regular mouth funnels. I went to chat, I emailed, I called them, All I get is NO response. The chat all says sorry we are out of the office.@@mariayelruh

[@shannonfoster9364]

I inherited boxes and boxes of Kerr lids from my grandma (and her canner!) from the 70’s-80’s. Those lids have always been 100% success and also re-used with great success! The rubber is nice and thick.

[@valerieescabi6104]

Hi Heidi, God is good all the time. Hallelujah.❤❤❤

[@patwinkeller9254]

My first canning experience with Tattlers was great. All the jars of chicken broth sealed. Sadly over about a six week period, they all unsealed themselves. I had been waiting on another order from Tattler to be shipped so I called to attempt to cancel the order before it shipped. The person who answered the phone was the owner of the company’s wife. She was shocked that I wanted to cancel the order and insisted that I speak with her husband. He called me and discussed the seal failures with me. His answer was that I didn’t clean the tops of the jar properly and probably didn’t tighten the lids enough after canning. I am absolutely anal about cleaning the rims and tightened the jars the best I could. I was able to cancel the order. They were very nice but couldn’t believe that I actually didn’t want more.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

The cleaning the tops of the jars would not have been my first thought, it would be if they were properly tightened both before going in the canner and after coming out. If you do not tighten them down after taking them out of the canner, they will not hold a good seal if they seal at all and if you tighten too much before going in the canner, they will either explode (lose their lids) in the canner or will not properly seal. They are tricky but once I got the hang of it, I have not had any issues and am glad I have plenty

[@ricksanchez7459]

We had the same issues. No trouble with ball or golden harvest though. The china made ones from rk rusted.

[@Barosunflower]

My mom gave me a box of Ball lids, they were old, and I can see the difference between now and then. The older one look a lot better. I use what you use. All of them.

[@hubrisnaut]

I don't know how I found you all but I am so glad I did. This is practical information. Sending love from Maine....

[@hubrisnaut]

I know you are Godly people. I pray every day he will find me, as I am lost.

[@derekclawson4236]

As avid canners that was definitely some enlightening info. We generally use ball lids and usually can reuse them multiple times if they were water bath canned. Usually can't get a second seal if pressure canned. Just our experience there. However we will likely look into these other brands now after hearing your experiences. Thank you for the info!

[@carolynwalton6387]

I learned canning from my mama and mamaw I reuse lids too! ❤

[@jeas4980]

Thank you for this. I'm about to fill up the last of my "jar shelves" this season and my goal is to take an accounting of each size jar I have and get reusable lids for each next spring (tax return purchase)... I have about 1300 jars, so it's going to be a major purchase. I've had a preparedness goal for a long time to have a years worth of food on the shelf for our entire family at all times. I developed the goal 15 years ago after struggling to recover after a major surgery; and, just being unable to help put dinner on the table, as a Mom, hit me in a painful/ helpless kind of way. When the lid shortages came about in 2020 it reignited my stagnant goal.

[@michelewilliams6241]

Thanks for this video! I bought some tatler lids from the Amish store and he said to tighten them really tight or they won't seal. He said the men tighten them for women. Lol what a difference. Glad you made this video. I bought them years ago as a back up but hadn't had to use them. I'll try your way 1st lol God bless you and Patrick

[@RainCountryHomestead]

As long as they are ONLY doing that tightening AFTER they come out of the canner but I do my own tightening and have no issues with them sealing

[@michelewilliams6241]

@@RainCountryHomestead no it was before he said

[@RainCountryHomestead]

@@michelewilliams6241 That is very wrong and dangerous. Just as I explained in the video above, that is a good way to cause the jars to explode as they must be able to vent during the canning process, the tightening down only happens after removing from the canner. Even if they do not explode, they are unlikely to properly seal as they were not allowed to vent, which is necessary to pull the air out, like vacuum sealing. The way I showed in the above video is the right way and it works

[@kmiller6002]

I Love my Forjars lids... I won a gift card from Homestead Corner... and I'm very pleased with them 🤗🤗🙏 Kendra

[@daves1563]

I also use my canning lids to vacuum seal after I can with them. I was use a brake bleeder for years, but I just got the love moment vacuum sealer and it’s my favorite. It’s small and portable. It makes it so much faster when I got several varieties of peppers dry. I put it on a jar and start it, while it vacuums I fill the next jar.

[@theconners4682]

I've been experimenting with reusing lids also 😁 haven't had any issues with superb resealing. I have had forjars crinkle in the pressure canner. I prefer the superb.

[@robinsnest68]

I have been buying up all of the antique zinc rings and glass inserts. Been a learning curve but I got it! Even the shoulder seal Inc lids!

[@karenpolzin8297]

I have Harvest Guard (similar to Tattler) and there definitely is a learning curve on the using. I ordered some Superb and really like them, I mainly use for vacuum sealing as I freeze dry also.

[@rivjoy]

We are sold on Superb lids, we also have old Ball lids purchased when they were cheaper. We bought a big bunch of Superb lids on a trip to Ohio in Walnut Creek, they were a "managers special" at a store there. Weve tried some odd brand China lids inthe past that would not seal water bath or vacuum seal, totally worthless.

[@poodledaddles1091]

Dollar tree sells canning lids10/$1.25 minimum $30 online, they work! I have a nice supply of new lids, but I reuse lids, b/c I want to “learn” the boundaries. I am noticing a trend with a generic gold lid with a button in the middle that I bought in a paper sleeve. They occasionally do not seal, I will have to keep my eye on them, to figure out the problem.

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

Thank you Heidi!🙂 Great information between the ForJars and Superb. Happy to understand that ForJars is looking to be fully US based. And yes, Tattler are kind of different unto themselves.🙂 Blessings always! 💜

[@tonileigh8660]

It seems almost every KZbinr recommends the ForJars lids. Some say that's all they'll use. I personally choose to not use them until they're made here in the U.S. I'm not saying they aren't high quality, I just prefer to buy made in America whenever possible. I know people say they love the ForJar lids and that's fine. I will continue using Ball and Golden Harvest. Both are made in the U.S. at the same factory and both work perfectly for me. Also, the Golden Harvest are half the price of ForJar lids and when you do HUGE batches of canning, that makes a big difference.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I do not think many even realize they are made in China. It is not advertised and on some of the boxes it is very hard to see where it says that, I am sure that is intentional but that was the first thing I looked for when they sent me the lids for free, totally unsolicited. I was very wary of them at first for that reason but they do work great.

[@his-sweetie]

Yes, that is my preference too. I always look, thats why I won't use Purr or Roots or two lumps of Sugar. Seems like there's a bunch now made elsewhere. And it matters to me I'll pay a little extra. Luckily, as you stated, Golden Harvest is a great price, great product and a very pretty gold color.

[@brucehalleran1149]

​@RainCountryHomestead China will make whatever quality you want to pay for. Forjars is ordering quality. The counterfeit Ball lids that were showing up in 2021 were never meant to do anything but grab cash from unsuspecting Americans. I will stick with Superb, who has managed US production.

[@ruthfields3874]

Just fyi. Ball lids were made in use now made in china. I used balls for long long time. They started not sealing. I went to Kerr and forjars. Thank you

[@tonileigh8660]

@@ruthfields3874 no. REAL Ball lids are still made in the U.S. There are fakes out there that have Ball on the box, but a simple look at the box and lids proves they are fake. Ball jars and lids are made are STILL made in the U.S. under the Newell Company (formerly Jarden), which is a giant corporation that also owns Kerr and Bernardin canning companies. So those Kerr lids you use are made in the same factory as the Ball lids. I'm not saying Forjars aren't good. I just choose to buy American made products by an American owned company in America whenever possible. They actually produce the majority of canning jars made in America. So I buy Ball, Kerr and Golden Harvest, all made by that same company.

[@ruthfields3874]

I don't use ball lids anymore. Kerr and forjars are the best. Ball got brought out by China and they don't hold a seal. Love your videos.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Just know that ForJars are also made in China and is noted on the packaging

[@TheSunRiseKid]

Another great video! Just last night as I was going to bed I remembered I wanted to surf for reusable lids on Amazon! This was a perfect video for me. Thank you.!!😊

[@blessedbloominghomestead9134]

I have been getting one bad seal almost every time I use the tattler lids. I haven’t tried 4 jars but will look into them. The Ball lids are getting more cheaply made, I noticed dents in the sides when I take them out of the box, and the sealer sometimes slops up over the edges. I think Ball is resting on it’s name and getting a little sloppy. Many Blessings!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have not needed to buy lids in years but I know that more and more people are having issues with the Ball and Kerr. I am wondering if they are now made in China. Of course so are ForJars for the time being but even in China there are various grades of product. Some things are still made well while others are not

[@blessedbloominghomestead9134]

@@design2c436 thank you!

[@JustanotherMainer]

I just opened a box of quart jars and two of my lids were unusable also. They were slightly dented on the sides.

[@AdrienneLohn]

I had that problem also. Now I bring the lids and rubber gaskets to a boil and keep hot until use. Rubber needs to soften. Tighten the rings really tight. My only failures are when I forget to wipe jar rims or don't check for chips.

[@mjex1965]

Okay???? Maybe do some homework....​@@AdrienneLohn

[@kirstmlarson1]

The Superb lids are available from Azure at a good price. They are widely available here in OH, because they are made here. The sound when they ping is really different 😁 - it’s more of a thud sound.

[@kathygarner419]

Heidi: Yes I do mean the chamber vacuum sealer. Most of the glass jars that I reseal for shelf stable items are pickle jars, jam jars, salsa glass jars and prego glass pasta sauce jars with metal lids. I have a Vacmaster 230 and it was expensive, but I feel it has already saved me the cost of the unit, with the cheaper bags and the meat being protected from freezer burn it has turned out to be a good investment for my family. We no longer toss out leftovers, I bag and seal them and they get re-heated later and eaten. You can vacuum seal wet items in it. I often prepare pre-cooked meals and vacuum seal for later use. Our food waste has gone down to less than 10% and that includes the peels and cores and usual parts of loss due to prep.

[@26debsterdots]

Thank you Miss Heidi for your experiments and sharing the results. I always learn something each time I watch your channel. I have run into some of the same pros & cons. I don’t have the tattlers but I do have the Harvest Garden very similar to each other maybe even same. Definitely a learning curve but worth it I think. I also reuse my lids.I have not been successful in reusing the Superb , not even with vacuum sealing. I do reuse them but not for sealing a jar… just as a lid. Weck is another I use but they are spendy. I can all year ‘round.

[@hoosierpioneer]

During the shortage, stores here stocked Pur brand, they are working for me. Also buy from Amish stores in bulk, nothing printed on them, don't know the brand.

[@3dentertainment301]

Good lord, FINALLY someone that knows how to put on TATTLER lids

[@angelalute1172]

So much appreciate the tip on the reusable lids.

[@kathygarner419]

Heidi: I also reuse glass containers from the grocery store to vacuum seal shelf stable goods using the original container lids. Some don't reseal in the vacuum sealer but many will. I find the pasta jars work particularly well if the lids are metal and the jars are glass.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Do you mean the vacuum chamber that Patrick makes? I have not had issues with store brand jars but then again there are only a few different ones that I buy like that and reuse such as the Costco green olive jars

[@maryminardi8018]

I just got some Azure Standard canning jars with lids and the lids were the Superb brand. I'd never heard of them before.

[@ccwriter2544]

I have tried the forjars lids and have been disappointed. Every batch I've done in the pressure canner, and a couple in the wb, I've gotten at least one buckled lid. I have also struggled a bit with the tattler lids. My seal rate averages 50/50 with them. I am sure that it is user error and will continue to try and learn from others. My main preference for lids are the no name ones I get in bulk from the Amish store or Lehman's. Reusable, sturdy and reliable. FYI been canning for just over 50 years, still consider myself an amateur and learn something new almost every year. Thank you for all your videos!

[@sharonparker2262]

As a former Ohio resident, I must say that Lehmans is great. There are certain items they sell that are from China, but most items are USA made.

[@mooieplaats]

Thank you for this video Heidi ❤ I use Norgesglass, very old ones. For some items, I use recycled glass jars and lids. I will contact you for the vacuum sealer. Have a good day ❤

[@WendyLKoc]

Thank you, Heidi, for another Great video! Like you I have a lot of Ball lids too. Thank you, Heidi, for the update on these lids

[@millermdiehl]

I really like supurb lids. I live in Ohio and been to their food summit and they said they could be reused several times. However, I have had the same issues as you. About half of their lids don’t reseal the second time I use them. They all seal the first time and I never have any fails using them the first time. So for that they are perfect. Especially if you are not a rebel canner.

[@millermdiehl]

@@cynthiafisher9907 I can’t remember if I did or not. But I will make sure I do that next time and see if that works.

[@cathymichael3074]

I like Superb lids. They are my favorite. I have re used the lids without issue, mind you i haven't re used to many but so far so good.

[@SilverLining650]

Thank you for sharing your experiences with the lids.

[@trisholer9761]

I reuse my lids too. I have really old ones that will seal over and over. I agree Superb was a let down cause I couldn’t use more than once. I’ll be trying For jars next.

[@corrycole3510]

THANK YOU, really appreciate the info / tips on how to use the Tattler lids I have invested in some but have not started using them yet, so you saved me some headaches and I really appreciate that. Wishing you a very Blessed day. Again thank you 😊

[@sharonparker2262]

Superb lids are made in Ohio. I've been using up my Ball and Kerr lids, however I started canning with Tattler lids, and now use both. I'm keeping the Superb lids for future use, as I have enough Tattler for a long time.

[@jenniewolford1631]

Thank you! I was worried at using anything other than Ball lids! I will be checking all 3 of them out!!

[@NewYorkJennifer]

I reuse lids also. It's just a matter of good sense on the condition of the lid.

[@chrismaryb.7409]

Thanks Heidi 😊 ❤️ ❤

[@preparingforretirement]

Good to hear about Superb... I just ordered some from Azure to try - I pick them up on Friday! I thought it was a decent price for bulk box.

[@BeaverCreekJersey]

Awesome video Heidi!!! I love forjars, superb and Tattler lids. I use Tattler for my meats and anything I’m not going to gift. I am able to get superb from local Amish.

[@j.d.1488]

Great video, I cracked up when line "don't freak out". Have friends that make 20 plus bushels plum tomatoes every year and do all the opposite of USDA guide lines regarding lids and tightening. They reuse if no visual damage or rust. They make ring real tight. Water bath for 45 after a rolling boil. Go figure. I questioned this and answer was this is how they been doing it forever. Have lost far and few jars over the decades of tomato sauce canning. Crazy Lol

[@barbarafritchie2000]

Thanks Heidi.

[@his-sweetie]

Superb are my favorite lids. I love the clean unprinted top. Lid orientation matters to me and this way i don't worry about it. I gift a lot of canned items and the Superb are pretty and I have personally never had a fail. But rarely do with the others either if i remember to straighten the fold that seems to be on two or three if the Ball or Kerr ones. I realy like the Golden harvest, but have had one or two fails on them the past year or two. Typically, a fail doesn't bug me just gives me the opportunity to use what I've been doing. Never tried Forjars or Tatlers. I have done the reuse with no troubles with B and K, but I have not tried to reuse a Superb. I love canning! Off to chop up more 'maters for salsa. ❤😊

[@barbarawarren9443]

❤ I'm learning to can, and this is so helpful.

[@COWELLGIRL]

I also use all three of those

[@MichelleHotchkissArt]

I love Tattler and Superb. Azure Standard carries Superb lids. I won’t buy or use ForJars because aren’t transparent about being made in China on their website. I want to know that info BEFORE I buy, not find out after I’ve spent $ and read it on the box. They have been called out on that fact several time and have gone back and forth on their website from being upfront about it to being shady about it. Just having an “office” in Florida doesn’t mean anything, nor does years of saying they are going to build a factory in the USA to make them. If they were simply committed to be upfront, I would have considered buying their lids. I don’t have a lot of $ but I’d rather pay more to support jobs in the USA with a company that I respect. I love the reusability of Tattlers. I have had good success with them after getting through the learning curve. I have been able to reuse Superb lids, never had any problems with that, but usually reuse after pressure canning them only for steam canning jelly/juice.

[@sandijammes7761]

@michelleHotchkissArt - if you go to Suttons Daze youtube channel, ForJars have done at least 1 or 2 of her Monday night lives. They are very upfront about having to make them in China right now. They explained their operation in Florida too. I've had nothing but success with their products, and I agree with Heidi, that even though I try to stay away from Chinese products, she's right about the start-up costs, etc. & being able to get started making them in the USA. Take a look at those interviews & give them a try. I ONLY use Ball lids for vacuum sealing because for some time, when you open a new case of jars, the lids act like they're sealed on already & have a ring invention like they're used. These lids are some of the only failures I've had in the last several years after years of canning with them. Good luck & God bless you & yours.🙏🙏

[@loucilehall9281]

I’ve reused my lids for years without any problems

[@StockingMyPantry]

I haven't used ForJars lids yet, but have had some viewers tell me that they can pull the lids off with their fingers, so aren't confident in the seal. I've already read of people finding the lids were rusted on the inside after they had been sitting in the pantry for a year or so. I did reach out to them regarding where they are manufactured, and they told me China, but are working toward having them manufactured in the U.S. I'm leery of the long term effectiveness of them, so between that and the China thing, I'm waiting on using them.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Good points, I have not seen those issues myself but I am glad you brought them up

[@BeaverCreekJersey]

I have been using forjars for the past 3 years. I haven’t had any issues and have jam from last year that is super tight lids. I make sure rings come off as soon as jars are sealed.

[@kburke3849]

The corrosion on the inside of the lids with tomato products is my biggest complaint with ForJars lids.

[@StockingMyPantry]

@@kburke3849 sorry to hear that. But it sounds like it's not happening with other things you can?

[@cm9743]

@@kburke3849 Really good to know that. Question for you as well, do you have problems with corrosion with Ball/Kerr lids that are made in the US? Thank you

[@sylviah1234]

I just watched a video showing the tattler newer lids come with new directions. For instance the directions to use a one inch head space. Would like to see you do a video on this thank you. I do have the older ones. I do have to use that Ball tattler tighter tool so I get it right and I also use it on my regular lids too. I've just lately been having so many lid failures.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

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[@n.watson8497]

Might you be able to try the Tatler rubber rings with the used Superb lids? I believe Rose Red Homestead has done this successfully with Ball lids, if memory serves correctly.

[@MrGoatlady]

Great review. I havent used the for jars lids, but have been getting the superb from Azure Standard. Glad to know re using them for canning might not work. I rarely do that for canning but do use them for sealing dry goods. I have tatler lids in case I can't get the others but I miss the ping when the jars seal so will stick with the metal lids until I run out.

[@heidiw8406]

So far Azure has the best price on the Superb lids. I have the Harvest Guard reusable lids and I had so many jars come unsealed after a couple of weeks, I stopped using them. Some people are using the gaskets with used metal lids and that seems to work.

[@ht6684]

My issue with forjars is they have been saying that for over 3 years and they now make jars so it appears they are making $$. Just my 2 cents and I wish they would follow through with what they have claimed. I don't have issues with superb being used more than once, but I also simmer them for a few min to soften them back up. I also use harvest guard and like them, but there is a learning curve for sure.

[@melissa99435]

Thanks for all this info, I just started looking at Forjars, I reuse my lids until they get bad & I am needing to do a stock up, appreciate the info. ❤❤😊

[@nancydoty4069]

OH! Forjars made in China. So are those new Azure jars. We should be appalled. What are chances that when they get their American factory sometime that they will be the same price? or even near it? They just can't make competitively priced items with labor rates and taxes and and. What is their motive for moving to US when everyone doesn't mind their source? Such lighthearted dismissal of our manufacturing crisis is scary to me. When suddenly everyone praised Forjars to the sky on every channel, receiving lots of free supplies, I cringed. Love Tattlers and I wish everyone would move to them, Nothing compares to reusable. The price of any metal lid is ridiculous. I am from the 19 cent per box era pre 1973.

[@jenmomofthree]

For jars is going to be starting to make their lids in the US soon.

[@sandrad518]

I doubt any company is going to be able to come back to the US for production while the current government is in charge. With high taxes and everything else that forces them to either go to another country, or go out of business.

[@MichelleHotchkissArt]

@@jenmomofthree They have been saying that for years. I just don’t believe them anymore. Just my opinion.

[@phyllisclark3896]

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@longarmsupplies]

As usual, great information. Thanks!

[@MichaelR58]

Good video, thanks for sharing, God bless !

[@donnastormer9652]

11/22/23 Thankyou for this video! Fillmore company is a good source for jars and lids. I just bought a 60 pack of reg lids from Superb for 11.00 in there clearance site. Right now I won’t buy anything made in China. I hope the other company comes back to the USA soon!

[@Keiths1234]

🙏🙏🙏🙂♥️👍. Thanks, I use the for jar

[@kaydefreese7586]

Azure Standard has the best price for Superb lids.

[@maria_w311]

Hi Heidi 👋🏻

[@amandakeller2920]

Super helpful video, thanks!

[@kathygarner419]

Heidi: Have you tried using the Superb with a Tattler ring. Pam over on RoseRed Homestead used the tattler rings with regular canning lids when there was a shortage and they seemed to seal and stay sealed just fine. She tested them on the shelf for over a year to make sure that they held. I would be interested to find out if you have tried this with the Superb lids.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

No, I have not but it simply is not necessary when I can reuse them for vacuum sealing and have plenty of other lids to recycle for canning

[@katemalson2689]

I have reused the superb lids with no problem.just ordered a forward can opener to keep from bending the lids when I take them off.mmight help with getting all brands to seal on second time use

[@shirleyhoward8806]

I also reuse the lids for a couple years,it,s how you open the jar that lets you do it. I have found canning for 90 min,they do not come off easy and get tossed

[@witsonsmom729]

I have had a lot of seal failure with Orchard Road lids compared to name brand Kerr and Ball. Last batch, 6 of 10 lids failed. They bent a lot after taken out of water bath and failed to seal. I had bought them during pandemic when lids were scarce, big waste of money. Have not tried ForJars.

[@beverlycyrus4306]

Where do you get the tattler lids, & how do I take the lids off without bending them? I pressure can only.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

As promised i would in the video, you will find the link to the Tattler lids in the description box below the screen, make sure to click on "more..."

[@beautifulblends]

What would you recommend a brand new canner to use - invest in the Tattlers with some metal lids for vacuum sealing or just metal lids? Thank you!

[@velinahames6767]

Azure also carries superb ❤️

[@randybacorn6900]

Thank you

[@juliehall1338]

All my fails this year have been with the Superb lids. I don't know if I'm not tightening them enough or what. Any thoughts on that? I've had good success with my Tatler's and haven't tried Forjar's.

[@his-sweetie]

Sorry to hear you have not had a good success rate with Superb. I really like them. They have work very very good for me and I have never had one fail. Wishing you happy canning.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I do think with Superb, you can put them on too tight and it causes them to buckle

[@lauraknoop1877]

I'm a canning newbie. Can you use Ball bands with Forjars lids? I imagine so, but I can't find that answer anywhere. Thank you!!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, they are all the same. I have no idea what brand any of my bands are but there is no difference in any of them

[@shermluge]

I Tried Forjar and ended up returning them. They did not seal near as well as ball. I've never had a ball or Kerr lid fail, but I've had several of Forjar fail. They open even with my fingers.. That is with Pressure canning with an All Americane.. That is my experience, just sending back 200 of the lids because of the failures.

[@kayspitzmueller7544]

Do you have to boil the tattler rings before plac on jars?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

While it is not a bad idea to do so, no, you really do not and I only heat my lids when I am canning items going into jars hot or I am using recycled metal lids.

[@cmay2840]

The Tattlers, can you pressure can with these? I am assuming it would have to be with a metal lid? I've never used them, so I don't know much about them.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, you can pressure can with them. Any canning lid is made to be pressure canned with

[@cmay2840]

@@RainCountryHomestead even those plastic ones? Thank you for your time

[@RainCountryHomestead]

@@cmay2840 Yes, I have been pressure canning with them for years. They are made to handle it.

[@cmay2840]

@@RainCountryHomestead thank you!

[@lyndabuchholz1216]

Good info. Have you compared vacuum sealing with the tattler lids? If so if there a best way to vacuum seal with them?

[@ccwriter2544]

Not to step on Heidi's toes, but she has commented in other videos that the tattler lids do not vacuum seal well and I agree. I have yet to have a tattler lid work for vacuum sealing for me. Maybe someone else will comment with a tip or suggestion for getting them to work 🤞

[@lyndabuchholz1216]

@@ccwriter2544 Thank you! I had tried them and they seemed to work, then a few days later I tested them and they weren't sealed anymore. I was hoping there was a way for them to work. Maybe heating the lids and rings??

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, they are about worthless when it comes to vacuum sealing, especially the newest ones. The older ones would work ok for that about 50% of the time but the new ones not at all

[@lyndabuchholz1216]

@@RainCountryHomestead Thanks, that has been my experience but I hoped a way had been found to use them that way.

[@authentichomestead]

I've been using the For Jars lids this past year and no failures, as of yet. The only thing I've noticed is that when I label with my sharpie, it's very hard to wash off, like other lids, if you reuse the lid. I do have a question. Isn't there a tool to remove a canning lid, without damaging it? I thought I've seen something before but not sure.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I always use rubbing alcohol and a soft (NOT abrasive) cloth to rub off the ink and have not had issues

[@leslieclifton7625]

Cookwise on Amazon. Finally figured how to use it today, nary a mark on the lid. Thank you all for helping my resolve on reusing lids.

[@authentichomestead]

Works like a charm...thanks.@@RainCountryHomestead

[@cherylmoran5134]

I’ve had terrible luck with the Ball lids this year…several failures.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Out of curiosity, were they lids purchased in the past couple of years?

[@cherylmoran5134]

Yes, this summer.

[@pamelab.4731]

Does anyone have any feedback on the Denali brand canning lids?

[@lionheart830]

I have used ForJars since they were first available and have never had a fail! Just saying. Also not getting the 10% discount here. Other Tubers offer the discount.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

That is because I never agreed to be an affiliate, one has to do that in order to offer a discount. I am not trying to sell them myself, just doing a review on something i got for free without even being asked. Editing to add that affiliates also earn a percentage with every sale. It is a good thing for the creator and followers but even though I really like the ForJars as far as not having any issues and them working well, I am still not comfortable at this time becoming and affiliate like I am with products I use regularly and believe in

[@ceciliafuentes3299]

❤

[@carolynmoody9460]

❤❤❤❤

[@enascott5963]

Is anyone else having trouble with the regular size rings? They are difficult to get on, then almost impossible to remove. All the fails I’m having now is due to the rings. Why? I think the newer rings are slightly too small. Not a problem with the large mouth rings.

[@hoosierpioneer]

I did buy ball jars new with lids and rings, half pints. They went thru pressure canning well, one puffed up with dents! But once cooked, I couldn't get the rings off! I tried putting in hot water, using a gripper, had to resort to a jaw type opener that tightens a I turn. That one can crush threads if I'm not careful.

[@hoosierpioneer]

@@cynthiafisher9907 thanks. I used the ball jar wrench that's not supposed to let you overtighten!🤔

[@loucilehall9281]

I got some lids from Amazon that practically melted the tops of them

[@RainCountryHomestead]

There are a lot of cheap Chinese made lids that should be avoided

[@ritad.franklin6372]

Many people take the bands off.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

As do I but it depends on if it is pressure canned/water bathed canned or vacuum sealed OR where I am storing it but there are key points that people need to understand about band usage and I cover that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGnNaYxppquNitk

[@MrKen-longrangegrdhogeliminato]

🙏🙏👍👍🌹🌹

[@malapoyo]

"Canning Nazi's." 😂 Need to rename them "Canning Karen's." And appologies to every woman named Karen. This has probably been a tough few years for y'all. 🤷

[@tmerglewski814]

“Canning nazis” 🤣🤭🙌🥳

[@ceciliafuentes3299]

ForJars not for me.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I would likely never buy them myself. If I ever needed more lids, I would probably stick to the Superb unless the ForJars moves their factory to the US.

[@ginapounds4744]

“Canning Nazis” 😂

[@shawna4057]

Ya, I won't use ForJars because they are made in China, where I can I buy AMERICAN made!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

The two other brands I mentioned ARE American made and I know I provided the link to the Tattler brand in the description box

[@DjStrucjah]

Canning nazis brilliant 😂

[@JustanotherMainer]

Canning Nazis…😂😂

[@larryjustice299]

No CHINA for me. I know all You Tubers get free lids from For China so I KNOW they are the best.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Not ALL the lids we have we got for free. As I was very honest and up front about, the ForJars lids are made in China and I got them without asking for them. Other than the Tattler lids that were gifted to me from a follower, the rest of them I bought myself and they are made entirely in the US

[@cm9743]

Really good info! Thank you