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Mason Jar Canning Lids, 2.75″, 150pc

Original price was: $16.99.Current price is: $14.44.

1 in stock

Mason Jar Canning Lids: Preserve Your Harvest

These Mason jar canning lids are essential for preserving your homegrown fruits, vegetables, and other foods. By creating an airtight seal, these lids help to maintain the freshness, flavor, and nutritional value of your canned goods.

Key Features

  • High-quality Material: Made from durable, anti-rust tinplate material, these lids are built to last.
  • Reliable Sealing: The anti-leak sealing gasket creates a tight seal, preventing spoilage and contamination.
  • Easy to Use: Simply center the lid on the jar, apply the band, and tighten it until it’s fingertip tight.
  • Versatile Use: These lids can be used for canning a wide variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables, jams, jellies, sauces, and pickled foods.
  • Bands: These are the lids only; bands are not included.

How to Use

Preparing the Jars:

  1. Clean and Sterilize: Thoroughly clean and sterilize the jars to ensure a sanitary environment for canning.
  2. Fill the Jars: Fill the jars with your prepared food, leaving adequate headspace.
  3. Apply the Lids: Center the lid on the jar and apply the band, tightening it until it’s fingertip tight.

Processing the Jars:

  • Water Bath Canning: For high-acid foods like fruits and tomatoes, use a water bath canner to process the jars.
  • Pressure Canning: For low-acid foods like vegetables and meat, use a pressure canner to process the jars.

Cooling and Storage:

  1. Cool the Jars: Allow the jars to cool completely before checking the seals.
  2. Check the Seals: A properly sealed jar will have a concave lid.
  3. Store the Jars: Store the sealed jars in a cool, dark place, such as a pantry or basement.

Benefits of Home Canning

  • Preserving Freshness: Canning allows you to preserve the flavor and nutritional value of your homegrown produce.
  • Cost-effective: Canning your own food can be more cost-effective than buying pre-packaged products.
  • Customizable Flavors: You can create custom flavors and combinations to suit your taste preferences.
  • Reduced Food Waste: By canning excess produce, you can reduce food waste and save money.

Donated and Brand New

These Mason jar canning lids are donated and still brand new. They’re a great way to save money without sacrificing quality.

Support a Great Cause

By purchasing these canning lids, you’re not only getting a practical kitchen tool, but you’re also supporting a great cause. Father Joe’s Villages is a non-profit organization dedicated to their mission of preventing and ending homelessness in San Diego. Your purchase helps them continue their important work of providing housing, food, and other essential services to those in need. These Mason jar canning lids are a must-have for any home canner. They’re a simple and effective way to preserve your harvest and enjoy delicious homemade food year-round.

Dimensions: 2.75″ dia.
Condition: Donated new, shrink-wrapped inside original box
Compare To: $18.66 (eBay)

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