Pur Jar Test Run // How Did They Do?

[@LindasPantry]

I love the square shape and I agree I like having the measurements on the side too but you know as long as they don't have harmful things in them I say go for it

[@cherylsigler]

I Alway Say Whatever Works👍 Thanks for the Tutorial.

[@lsdennis]

I love when you say your kitchen your rules our kitchen are rules I love it❤❤❤

[@Skyhawk757]

We love the Pur products, 100% success

[@Jeni_Gough]

Wonderful! 😊

[@SuttonsDaze]

Great to know! They are, of course, not available where I am. But I will try them out too if they do show up. Thanks!

[@Jeni_Gough]

😊

[@kaycee18]

These were the only jars & lids I could find last summer. I used both quarts and wide mouth pints. No breakage and every lid sealed. Some are still sitting on the shelf with a fine seal. I will definitely use these jars and lids again without hesitation.

[@Jeni_Gough]

Wonderful! 😊

[@swanhill772]

We grabbed some of these at the beginning of the year, I was surprised no one had done a review. I didn’t hate the the jars, but I did not like lthe lids. I started using Ball lids with them. USA made is definitely my preference.

[@Stephenrsm7600]

Bless you Jenni!!! You had the guts to try the new Pur jars for everyone else!!!! As you said, much of the stuff we use in everyday use is made or sold to us by China. You are brave, brava!!! Thank you.

[@marygallagher3428]

Thanks for testing them! It will be interesting to learn if the Pur lids stay sealed as well as Ball and Kerr lids do :-)

[@jerimiller5452]

I appreciate your hard work to check out things for us. Please keep us updated on how they keep on the shelf. Thanks again, Jeni.

[@Jeni_Gough]

Yw! Will do! 😊

[@annamartinez7031]

Thanks for testing these jars! I love the square shape and measurements

[@blancagreen7995]

I have never heard of Pur. I do like the square jars. I think I'll look for them. Thanks, Jeni!

[@ds333truelove]

Thanks Jeni, haven't seen those kind of jars but if I do I'll know to get them.

[@debraczahor6279]

I like the shape of the jars also. Thanks for trying them out!

[@Jeni_Gough]

You are so welcome! 😊

[@kellytalley7180]

I am so glad you tested this new jars out. I have been wondering about them & been looking for info also.

[@joeyhardin1288]

Thanks, haven't seen those around here, central Kentucky. God Bless, stay safe.

[@lsdennis]

Can't wait to see how the new jars do❤❤

[@monazuniga6499]

Thank you for trying those jars. I havent ever seen those here or even heard of them but thx. If there cheaper I might use them.

[@Jeni_Gough]

Yw! 😊

[@Barbaracoyle]

all good comments on the Jars.

[@sharonafshari4485]

Thanks for sharing 😘

[@sharonharrison484]

It is a good idea to do a test run on a new product mainly the jars to can food for the family. The jars look pretty good so I do wish you good luck. Please keep us informed as to how you like the new jars.

[@hollyh9334]

Thanks for doing the research!

[@Jeni_Gough]

😊

[@lauramendoza801]

I did see these at my Ace as well. I bought a box of Pur lids and rings. They sealed perfectly. I will definitely buy them again.thank you for testing the jars.

[@Jeni_Gough]

Yw! 😊 I am doing a follow vid tomorrow with more Pur jar info!

[@thirteen23girls64]

Glad it all worked out Jeni😘❤

[@robynmorris2408]

Helpful video Jeni. Love your saying, your kitchen your rules, and the old saying, nothing ventured nothing gained. Being a family of one, I can survive without purchasing jars right now...depending on my garden harvest I may be singing a different song later on in the season, or donating vegetables to the shelters...always a choice available.

[@kjhutson1023]

Thank you for sharing. 🌹

[@Jeni_Gough]

You are so welcome 😊

[@coldwin3849]

I honestly like the Pur jars design over Ball. I like that they have less graphics on them and one side that's completely bare as I makes putting labels or writing on the jar easy. Plain and simple, as a consumer I will buy the product that feels superior to me. I have noticed Ball lids are superior and interchangeable so I still use those lids/rings.

[@morningfeather13]

I am so glad you did this video. I have only seen bashing about these jars as well as any other jar that doesn't say Ball on it.

[@kelleedankiewicz5601]

I did buy the Pur jars because that was all I could find at the time. I did not notice they were made in China. If I had, I would not have bought them. I did can with them one time and more than 1/2 of my lids did not seal. I am a newer canner but have never had a problem with lids sealing before. That being said, a short time later, I did find some Ball jars and bought those. When I opened them up, all the lids where bent and unusable. I am guessing they have been rushing to get jars out and the quality has suffered. Heres to hoping things get back to normal soon.

[@ann2155]

So I bought 10 cases of pints at our local Ollies store yesterday for nine dollars a case. Most stores jars are 14$ and up for the same size. I read up yesterday that most jars manufactured are made in China. Needless to say you are correct. Most jars used in the United States are made in China. I would post the link, but I know a lot of sites don’t allow that anymore. If I can find the title, I’ll come back and let you know what it was. And y’all can research on your own. Title of the article is. Where are Pur canning jars manufactured. FYI: I’m canning corn in mind today. I’ll come back and let you know how it went.

[@jessywanders8829]

I just bought one box of Pur lids and rings. That is all they had at my Ace hardware store too. I'm going to try the lids out and see how they work.

[@Jeni_Gough]

Great! 😊

[@victoriaanderson1468]

Thank you for sharing!!💖

[@Jeni_Gough]

You are so welcome! 😊

[@kd9299]

Those Better Homes and Gardens jars that some of us have from years back are also made in China. Thanks for doing this video! I just purchased some yesterday to try.

[@Jeni_Gough]

Awesome! You are so welcome! 😊

[@laurieflores2758]

Whaaaaat?...a cold 🥶 hot tub...lol... have a good day...

[@Jeni_Gough]

😂😂

[@ericawaymaster2919]

I can see how you were misled to believe they were made in the USA in first glance. I’m glad they worked well. I love the square shape of them as well.

[@WillowsGarden]

I have some Ball jars with lids and bands I stocked up on when they went on sale before the shortages and I will wait on more info on the Pur. But thank Jeni, first time I seen reliable info on them. Have a blessed day!

[@Jeni_Gough]

😊

[@marvelenelavigne7427]

I would use those jars and lids for my dry canning

[@cindyrosel9652]

I went to ace found pint and half pur jars going to try

[@queenvid4u]

Someone had to give them a try thanks. I have not seen them in the store but I would try them also. also, I didn't notice that lid did not tarnish but the rings did. I'm gade you can use the ball lids on them

[@grannaboo03]

Thank you Jenni for this review, I am new to canning so I need supplies!!

[@Jeni_Gough]

Yw! 😊

[@chomama1628]

I have never seen these.

[@wendys1404]

Thank you so very much for doing this! I have also bought Pur jars. At the time I didn't know that they were made in China. I was in a live with Sutton's Daze one night and asked her about them and she said that she hasn't been able to test any at that time. Deep South Homestead here on YT said to never use the lids with the white under the lid so I have only been using my Ball lids on them. So grateful Sutton's Daze posted the link to your video.... Happy Canning!!

[@Jeni_Gough]

Awesome! Thanks for coming over! 😀

[@theresaraddatz-melancon9334]

I wouldn’t have turned the box over either. Thank you for testing for us!

[@Jeni_Gough]

Yw! 😊

[@helenswanson1403]

I did research this spring when I saw them and traced to Colorado. I still am not satisfied because there was no specs on testing. You will have to keep us informed. I did find that the manufacturer in Illinois had sold the company.

[@sandienelson7245]

No luck with the lids... will stick to my go to lids

[@Jeni_Gough]

Sorry 🤕

[@loripeer1]

I purchased lids yesterday .

[@happyrapture1370]

I used 4 cases Pur jars last year in the half pint size to can meat for a friend. I had no problems with them. Out of the 4 cases I used I had one that had not sealed. Seemed like the jars were a little thicker then the Ball jars which I liked. I really liked the shape of the half pints as well. They were a little taller than the Ball half pints. I will buy more.

[@Jeni_Gough]

Awesome! Great to know, thank you! 😊

[@charleymarcus4325]

we are having to do what we can when we can

[@onelittlemiracle241]

One of the local hardware stores in my area has Pur jars. Zero Ball or Kerr to be found. Thanks for doing the test run!

[@Jeni_Gough]

You are so welcome! 😊

[@susanhopkins3324]

Thanks for this video,have seen these in my ace hardware also, haven't seen just the lids tho.

[@Jeni_Gough]

You’re welcome 😊

[@countrylivingwiththebatema1189]

I had seen them at our ace hardware store. But had not bought any cause I was not sure. Now I think I will get some.

[@Julia-gc5go]

Thanks Jenny for sharing your experience. I've never used the Pur jars. The chicken looks great.

[@Jeni_Gough]

You are so welcome. Thanks for watching. 😊

[@susie.goodwin1356]

Hope you do a follow up on the jars and lids of Pur; or any issues with them over the months. Tfs!

[@Jeni_Gough]

Yw! I definitely will! 😊

[@KatheeRN]

I got both..Pur and Ball at Ace and didn't realize the Pur were made in China until U showed us. I haven't tiried the Pur yet. Glad I bought a case just to try them out...nice video btw.

[@Jeni_Gough]

Thank you! 😊

[@jess6327]

My local highschool pharmacy carries them but they are $3-4 more per case which was a hard no for me, jars arent that hard to find where im at

[@Jeni_Gough]

Wow!

[@cherylrossi3575]

Did the lids have any rubber on them? I could only get the quilted half pints. I don't see any rubber on the lids. Hope they seal!

[@Jeni_Gough]

The lids do have the compound on them, its white and they seal just as well as the Kerr and Ball lids. 😊

[@danniemcdonald4903]

Thank you! Another thing about the PUR lids. Did you notice if the rubber (red) part was any thinner than the Ball/Kerr ones? I know several people who were ripped off by fake Ball lids last year (in counterfeit boxes) that had very little rubber and did not seal. I'm glad to know that the PUR one are up to par. I'm still waiting for my bulk order of lids from Lehman's that I ordered last year. Hopefully, they will start manufacturing them soon.

[@Jeni_Gough]

I used two Pur kids with the white seal and they were the same thickness and sealed fine. The rest I used Kerr only because I’m not sure if BPA in the Pur lid. 😊

[@danniemcdonald4903]

@@Jeni_Gough Thank you! Hopefully, more info will be available.

[@Jeni_Gough]

@@danniemcdonald4903 yw! 😊

[@emilystevens7837]

Got to try new things.......Be adventurous and brave!

[@rebelbecky276]

I used the Pur jars to can peaches and none of them sealed. Looking at the lids they were missing the red rubber around the underside of the lid. My Ace Hardware seems to have stock of jars, Pur, Ball, and Anchor Hocking when everyone else is out. I could have returned them but they were full of peaches and it was just easier to slap some Ball lids on them Damage control. I went in again but this time I tore open a corner so I could look at the lid and it was missing the seal. I brought this to their attention. Manager not there but was assured the message would get to management. I did buy some jars but I got Ball instead. I like the shape of the jars. I have commented on other channels about this same thing. I think you may be right, they were just kranking them out and their quality control slipped. Didn't notice made in China.

[@Jeni_Gough]

The jars themselves are good but their lids did need improvement. They have greatly improved their lids as of recently and they are now comparable to Ball. 😊

[@teresadean1995]

May want to test for lead in the glass. I have read so many that says you need to test for lead, there is a test kit but I have no idea of what the name of the test it is a squab test. I am eager to see the outcome, I have never heard of these Jars. You are right 98% of all merchandise we have in the USA is somehow laced with raw material or labor from China.

[@Jeni_Gough]

Thank you! Already ahead of ya! Got the lead test and will be posting a testing of the jars on Friday. 😀

[@janiceseigler6317]

I am curious about the amount of lead these jars may contain. Jeni, if it is not too much to ask please consider doing a lead test of the china jars. Thank you for sharing.

[@Jeni_Gough]

I plan on it

[@01woof31]

I did what you are doing and tried some made in china jars, all the lids failed within 2 months, so keep an eye on those jars

[@Jeni_Gough]

Noted. Did you use their lids or ball??

[@cynthiamullin661]

Thanks for sharing this info. Could you keep us updated as to whether they keep their seal over time?

[@Jeni_Gough]

Sure thing! 😊

[@zoeepperson4369]

I usually buy Made in the USA first ... but considering the shortage on jars and supplies and when you are trying to put food up for later .. You do what you've got to do....

[@cjanderson768]

I like the measurements and square, easy to hold, but why do the rings look two coloured? Thanks for trying them for us.

[@Jeni_Gough]

The rings are just low quality. I have piles the rest off and tossed them I to my craft bin! 😊

[@norcalgal1876]

I have used the Pur regular mouth pint jars and the rings cannot be used interchangeably with Ball jars! I used them in the pressure canner and they all sealed and held (so far, it’s been a few months).

[@Jeni_Gough]

Great! 😊

[@rebeccasanford8607]

Our local ACE Hardware has bunches of the PUR’s. Great video. Great information

[@Jeni_Gough]

Awesome! Thank you! 😊

[@tinacostner3069]

This is good to know. In a pinch I would use them also. Like for instance there were a shortage of canning jars and lids like there is now. Everything else though I try to avoid China products. I would watch the lids. I’ve looked on Amazon and read the consumer statements and some off brand lids are noticeably thinner than our name brand lids and did not keep the seal for long.

[@tinacostner3069]

That was when I was looking for canning lids. I’m good on lids for this year

[@alicecilva4534]

Thanks for the info! I’m going to have to go check out my local Ace.

[@Jeni_Gough]

You're welcome

[@janemccroskey5477]

Please keep us posted on these pur jars and lids. I try not to buy anything from China, but like you said it's hard to find something that you might need that still made in the US.

[@cathiegolding6473]

I also bought a package if wide mouth lids at my Ace Hardware store. Brand PUR... like you I didn't bother to look at the bottom till I was home. The guy helping me said it's the only brand they can get now. I haven't tested mine yet. I also tried to locate information about them and found nearly nothing.

[@janemccroskey5477]

Please keep us posted on any information you get on them. How was the price wide?

[@Jeni_Gough]

Will do! $12.99 and Ball were $15.99. 😊

[@GinaOzarks]

Unfortunately lots of the items we have are made in China. Thanks for showing us this.

[@Jeni_Gough]

Yw 😊

[@kmiller6002]

I will definitely be getting some of those. Thank you for sharing your experience with us Jeni. I canned my first batch of UGLY chicken last night and they All sealed I was SO scared but it worked so now I just want to Can everything 😆😆😆. Everyone stay safe and God Bless you and your family from middle GA 🙏 Kendra

[@Jeni_Gough]

That's great!!! Now your world has expanded!! Happy canning! 😊

[@kmiller6002]

@@Jeni_Gough OMGOODNESS I feel like I can Can Everything now😁😁😁😆😆🤣

[@danniemcdonald4903]

Thank you, Jeni, for "taking one for the team" and testing the PUR jar and lid. ;-) Have you tried the Walmart brand (Mainstays)? I used some last year for "Gifts in a Jar", but gave them all away. I never tried canning in them and have not seen any in my store lately.

[@Jeni_Gough]

Yw! I do have 2 cases of Mainstay pints and I use them all the time in my rotation. They work fine, I use Ball and Kerr lids with them. 😊

[@danniemcdonald4903]

@@Jeni_Gough Thank you! I won't hesitate to buy some if I un across them.

[@Jeni_Gough]

@@danniemcdonald4903 Yw! 😊

[@wackyprepper6446]

Thanks for trying them. I hope the seals hold as long as you need them to. Your chicken looked too good to call ugly though.

[@Jeni_Gough]

Thank you! 😊

[@Angela_Alaimo]

Thank you for doing this. I hope you have nothing but success with them. How is the compound? Skinny? Fat? Thick? Thin? I've also heard some jars from overseas, Ball/Kerr lids don't fit bc they use metric measurements and over here we use imperial. But seems you had no problem with that, either Our Ace Hardware laid in a supply of Purs, too. I'm not feeling it

[@mommagator9899]

Are they truly square jars? Odd that the rings tarnished first use. I would pull the pur rings off and allocate them strictly for vacuum sealed jars. Like you, I have a ton of rings! True test of the lids will come from long term storage to see if the seals hold. Kudos to Ace for at least trying to supply the masses with jars. Maybe they will switch back to Ball once everything settles down and the shortages start leveling out.

[@Jeni_Gough]

Already tossed the rings into my craft bin!! Tiny wreaths here we come!! 😀

[@09echols]

How much did they cost?

[@Jeni_Gough]

$12.99 @ Ace

[@luvntender1180]

I have never seen those jars here in NE Pennsylvania. I see Ball, Kerr, Golden Harvest, and Anchor Hocking. Isn’t canning ugly chicken so easy! Love the video. 🐓 😊

[@adventureguy4119]

I found to alot of cheaper Firearms in the budget range are are made in china for the said company. So most everything

[@amyarsenault9053]

I got a couple cases I hope I don’t die! Lol I didn’t flip the box over either! Made in China😝

[@coraleehally9644]

Just picked up Pur jars at Ace hardware for 11.99.

[@Jeni_Gough]

Great price!! 😀

[@marcellamunoz1602]

Hello Jeni, How much did the pur jars cost? We’re they cheaper or mow expensive then Ball jars. Thank You, nice info

[@Jeni_Gough]

Hi there! Pur jars were $12.99 a case of 12 and Ball $15.99 a case of 12. 😊

[@marcellamunoz1602]

@@Jeni_Gough not bad here in Phoenix I paid 12.49 a case of 12 for wide mouth pints.

[@Jeni_Gough]

@@marcellamunoz1602 What store?

[@marcellamunoz1602]

@@Jeni_Gough Fry’s food store

[@Jeni_Gough]

@@marcellamunoz1602 my Fry’s hiked up the prices!

[@adventureguy4119]

this Midwest accent is strong, your homesteads in the midwest?

[@Jeni_Gough]

Yes, I'm a Michigander!

[@christyvwperry9423]

Not happy had three let go so far. One not even two weeks old!

[@Jeni_Gough]

Sorry that happened to you. I haven’t lost any. 9 months and still holding.

[@christyvwperry9423]

I hope the rest hold, had zero fails with ball

[@Jeni_Gough]

@@christyvwperry9423 I have had fails with Ball and Kerr both over the years since I have been using them for longer.

[@audreynanapreps2543]

You are so right about the number of things we get from china. Can't be helped tight now.

[@marvelenelavigne7427]

I just canned 7 pints of chicken. Can't wait for them to come out of my canner.

[@sassyherbgardener7154]

When I saw that they were made in China, I did not buy them. Their track record is sometimes not good. Who knows? Their lids may unseal in a few days or weeks. They could be leaching lead in your food, etc. You don't know. They have found lead in many Chinese goods. Their dog food has killed pets. They brought on the pandemic, so I just could not buy them. If I have a choice, I would always go with USA made, but I know some people (and in some situations) you don't have a choice. To each his/her own, though, you are right. One commenter said that all jars are made in China, and that is NOT true. I live between two towns that make jars and lids and rings, totally in the USA. I love your canning recipes, though. And, I really appreciate your excitement and friendly smile. Prayers for your husband's healing. God bless!

[@Barbaracoyle]

I google it.

[@carolhinson8779]

Well hello , I want to know have you ever did a three bean salad and canna it ? If so I would love to know if not could you do a video for this if , you can , canna this , Thanks

[@Jeni_Gough]

Yes I have, a long time ago! I should do some!! 😊

[@candacethompson2521]

Jeni, how much,$$, were the jars ? Comparable or cheaper to Ball ? If I were completely out and couldn't find any Ball or Kerr, I might buy them. Yep. Probably . Thanks for demo..

[@Jeni_Gough]

You're welcome! 😊 $12.99 @ Ace and Ball jars @ Ace were $15.99.

[@pamelarogers6143]

Thank you for sharing. When I did research I found all mason jars are made in China.

[@Jeni_Gough]

Good to know! Thank you! 😊

[@kristiebiermann4316]

DO NOT use Ball lids with Pur jars. ALL my seals failed. Pur lids are much thinner than Ball. The ring lifts the Ball lid as it cools. My boyfriend found these for me. We discovered they were from China afterward also.

[@Jeni_Gough]

Good to know. Thank you. I will keep an eye on the ones I used the Ball lids. 🙂

[@cathiegolding6473]

I am not a huge fan of Tattler lids but I do have some. I wonder if they would work for the Pur jars.

[@deadmessenger3484]

The continuing shortage of Ball lids is just an excuse to raise the price. They are made on automatic machinery by the zillions, they should have been back in stores long ago. I owe no loyalty to American companies that are not loyal to the American customer.

[@donnaingle5479]

Oh girl I did chicken the other day

[@Jeni_Gough]

Awesome!! Great to have on the shelf! 😊

[@carolynmoody9460]

I don't understand people going over board about china.. I bet if you looked though there kitchen you would find all kinds of things made in china.. wasn't that long ago everyone was going to dollar tree buying quart jars an lids..an YES I WILL BE PAYING THESE JARS..p.s. if these people would do a little research they will find that some of the ball jars are manufactured in China as well as the Walmart brand canning lids

[@Jeni_Gough]

I completely agree!!! 😊

[@carolynmoody9460]

@@Jeni_Gough you are my go to channel for new amazing recipes..you have differently made my same-o-same-o meals a NEW AN FUN MEANING TO "WHAT'S FOR DINNER"..many blessings from my home to yours ❣️

[@Jeni_Gough]

@@carolynmoody9460 thank you so much!! I’m happy I can help inspire you! 🥰

[@sunflowersue5112]

Never again. Won't seal.

[@Jeni_Gough]

Sorry they didn’t work for you

[@leisasanty6348]

Love you Jeni! What’s the worst thing from China, COVID? Lol......take risks if you have your vaccine. Great looking chicken 🐔 I really want to order an apron from you:)