Which jars can you use for canning? Are recycled jars ok?

[@RashedaF]

Thank you so much for the explanation. I didn’t know about the pop. I thought a jar is a jar. Bless you

[@randomreviews1461]

Exactly what I was looking. Going to be jarring this summer and though of this idea of reusing jars BC why not?! Also trying to get into the habit of cleaning and reusing plastic containers for storage. Seems like we waste such good reusable items without even thinking about it. Thanks again.

[@KateyHartree]

Thank you for sharing this ❤ much appreciated

[@j7ndominica051]

It's a no brainer to use these jars. Our stores offer them empty in fall, and they cost 1 euro empty. The button is only an indicator. The air pressure will push down even flat lids. You cans see an indentation if you look carefully with a flat ruler. They take an effort to open and may pop. Only some mass produced goods come with a button in our stores.

[@floydaustin49]

Thanks! Just the Thing!

[@AlecL]

Would you use those jars for pressure canning?

[@becksbasics1]

Many people use recycled jars for pressure canning. If you’re concerned whether your particular jars are suitable (and most with the pop top safety button are), just run a trial with a couple filled with water in your pressure canner.

[@TheresaBrowbek]

Thanks for this! Really helpful.

[@belindadunne4312]

Since Ive only used the jars with lids and screw-on bands, how would you recommend tightening the reused jar lids such as the Bonne Maman? In the States, we use the term 'finger tip tight' to describe how much effort is applied to the 2 piece screw-on band with lid. Should the reused jars with a one piece lid be tightened with more force? Thank you. 😊👍🏻👍🏻

[@palin87]

Same question! I have always used jars I have repurposed from food I've bought, and didn't know until now that that isn't the norm!

[@angelmesih]

Thanks for your video. How would you calculate processing times for the various sizes?