What are you canning now?

[Dahlia]

I mean lids!

 

[Dahlia]

The quality has definitely gone down! The kids always rust now!

The only lids that don't rust that I know of are stainless steel.

 

[Branching Out]

The only lids that don't rust that I know of are stainless steel.

We hand wash the lids and rings, and then dry them immediately so they last a really long time. Putting them in the dishwasher will result in rust almost immediately.

 

[flowerbug]

I was shocked to see "Now up to 18 months" on the packaging. I have NEVER seen an expiration date on lids.
Is is just ME, or has the quality of canning lids gone down?!?!?
Ball used to be the Gold Standard on canning lids.

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yet more marketing BS IMO.

i've not had a problem with lids as they do not rust how we treat them, but the rings do.

i have some plastic covers instead if we put things in the freezer and that keeps them fine enough for me. i also reuse an old lid on the freezer stuff so that keeps anything from getting on the plastic cover.

 

[flowerbug]

I mean lids!

you can go back and edit mistakes for a while after posting a message.

 

[Dahlia]

you can go back and edit mistakes for a while after posting a message.

Thanks!

 

[ninnymary]

When they are dehydrated, I will be storing the cloves from the 5 garlic bulbs that didn't get planted.
I can thank @Zeedman , who inspired me to dehydrate them.
GOOD move, since 7 cloves were bad or Going bad.
I have only had them for 3 months.
Should be ready to store by tomorrow.
Neat and tidy, JUST LIKE @ninnymary has taught us All to do. View attachment 70729

 

[ninnymary]

I'm proud of you Ducks for listening well! haha

Mary

 

[ducks4you]

Here is the finished product, 5 bulbs turned into a 1/2 pint's worth. Plastic lid won't rust, ha, ha!

 

[Rhodie Ranch]

The rubber seal is much thinner nowadays. Its recommended to NOT BOIL the lids cus it damages the seal. Just wash and use.

I pick up lids from estate sales and garage sales. They are older and terrific!