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chick-chick
True Blue Farmgirl
322 Posts
Liz
New Britain
CT
USA
322 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 01 2012 : 8:27:22 PM
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Hi ladies, I would like your opinon on canning jars.
Just recently a dear friend gave me boxes and boxes of old canning jars, the the type that use a rubber gasket, have a glass top and that wire thing that goes over the top. My question is do you think that they are safe to use for canning? I've never canned before and this will be my first try. Also she gave me a HUGE canner it is rectangle, covers two burners and was her first canner (she is almost 90) it looks to be in good shape, do you think that is safe too?
Thanks for any input 
Liz
Wanna be farm girl in my heart, semi- city girl in life |
Edited by - chick-chick on Mar 03 2012 08:32:12 AM |
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Hoosiermom
True Blue Farmgirl
199 Posts
Beth
Alexandria
IN
USA
199 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2012 : 05:19:03 AM
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My mother in law gave me some of those jars recently. I don't can with them, not sure if I trust the old rubber gasket or not. but they are great for storage & decorating. I store macaroni, oatmeal, rice, beans, popcorn, just about anything dry you can think of. I love them!
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Emily Anna
True Blue Farmgirl
863 Posts
Emily
Fort Atkinson
WI
USA
863 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2012 : 5:33:12 PM
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| I don't know much about canning with them either, but I just wanted to say what a lucky lady you are! Like Beth, I like to use them for storing my rice, noodles, ect. I found a few jars at a second hand store and thought they were a steal for $2.50 each, but other than that, i've only seen them in antique shops. They are not cheap! I'm envious of you! If you can't use them for canning, I hope you find a good home for them in your pantry! |
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Pearlsnjeans
True Blue Farmgirl
248 Posts
Vicki
West Haven
Utah
USA
248 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2012 : 5:47:08 PM
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Liz, I agree with Emily - you are a lucky lady! Before using the canner or jars, you may want to check with your local extension office. They will be able to answer your questions and check the canner for safety.
Vicki
Farmgirl Sister #120
Do not ask the Lord to guide your footsteps if you are not willing to move your feet. |
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chick-chick
True Blue Farmgirl
322 Posts
Liz
New Britain
CT
USA
322 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2012 : 08:41:17 AM
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Thanks ladies, you have given me some food for thought. I will check with our local extension office to see what info I can get from them. I wonder if lead could be a concern with a canner that old. I wish I had enought room to display all the jars she gave me, maybe i'll have to start to reorganize thing so I can use them for storage.
Wanna be farm girl in my heart, semi- city girl in life |
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LouisvilleMom
True Blue Farmgirl
246 Posts
Kathryn
Louisville
KY
USA
246 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2012 : 3:36:18 PM
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I bought some of those old jars with the baling thing at an estate sale and I only use them for decoration.
SAHM mom to four great boys.
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1501 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
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Posted - Mar 03 2012 : 6:33:30 PM
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Liz, you can still purchase new rubber gaskets for your canning jars. Lehmans.com has them on their website.
I have a new canning & preserving book that suggests the wire-bail style jars should not be used for boiling water bath processing, but they are suitable for storing refridgerated sauces and dry goods. It doesn't say anything about pressure canning.
Hope this helps!
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
http://blueskyanddaisies.blogspot.com
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
Edited by - edlund33 on Mar 03 2012 6:41:04 PM |
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
1205 Posts
April
New Prague
MN
USA
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Hoosiermom
True Blue Farmgirl
199 Posts
Beth
Alexandria
IN
USA
199 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2012 : 09:38:11 AM
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I also used a couple of them as vases...they are great for silk or fresh flowers
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Dorinda
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dorinda
St. Cloud
Florida
USA
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Posted - Mar 04 2012 : 09:44:32 AM
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I don't think I would use the jars for canning. But I think the canner would be fine if it is in good shape.
Seize The Day!
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chick-chick
True Blue Farmgirl
322 Posts
Liz
New Britain
CT
USA
322 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2012 : 1:12:30 PM
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Well I cleaned out a bunch of jars and put my nuts, granola and such in them they sure look nice that way. I haven't found much info from our extension office, but I'll keeping working on it.
Thanks April for the website I just checked it out I may even order her cook book.
Wanna be farm girl in my heart, semi- city girl in life |
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