How to use Tattler Reusable Canning Lids.
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2021
- Canning lids are in short supply so today Sarah is teaching how to use reusable canning lids.
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I got some lids from amazon lids lost a canner full of meatloaf will never use no name lids again.
Wow! This is a very valuable experience to share. I’ve been leary of the generic brands from Amazon. Thank you for sharing!
@@LivingTraditionsHomestead just looked 150 Pcs Mason Jar Lids,Regular Mouth Canning Lids Lids for Mason Jar Canning Lids,Aluminum Lids For Mason Jarbut they didn't come from mason on both so watch out ordering lids
And it's mase USA! No Brainer!
@@LivingTraditionsHomestead just more to reuse rather than tossin in the trash. Sustaian able clothes too!
I've seen many similar complaints. The only no-name ones I've heard of being consistent are those purchased from the Amish.
I've been using tattler lids for about 9 years. I purchased a little at a time until I had 1000 lids. I still have and use them all and I am so thankful that I had made that purchase years ago.
@White Buffalo Apothecary can you reuse the rubber seals?
How often do you have to replace the lids? How often do you have to replace the rubber seals? Just trying to get a feel for longevity…. And your 9 years of use is a nice data set. :)
@@aessidhe6304 Please don't take this as gospel. I haven't used my tatlers yet. But, I saw on another video that the gasket could be used up to 10 times. Some say they haven't replaced them ever. That is a very good question I hope someone answers.
@@aessidhe6304 directions say after 10 uses but I did some testing as my rubber seals were in really good shape. I have used them as much as 14 times and then replaced them. But I would probably stick to the recommended 10 times. I have never replaced a lid.
@@zepguwlthistle7924 absolutely. Directions say change seal after 10 uses. I've used some as many as 14 times just to see what they would do since they were in great shape. But I would say to stick to their recommended uses.
I've seen "explanations" of how to use the tattler lids on other channels but never felt I really understood how to tighten the lids for processing and after processing. I really appreciate that your demonstrations include multiple examples of what and how to do. The close-ups are particularly helpful for those of us with vision difficulties. Thank you for your clear explanations and the variety of topics you cover. That is why I have been a faithful subscriber for some years. Wishing you the best!
I use the Tattler lids just wanted to say this is the best in depth video I have seen on how to use them. Great job!
👍👍👍
I agree. She did a wonderful job. I’ve been afraid to try them.
Ms. Sheila - what would you say your failure rate is?
When I purchased my Tattlers I also purchased extra rubber bands. Just so I know I had a replacement if I needed it.
It was funny watching this video, reusable lids with the rubber gasket were all we had when I was a kid. What's old is new again.
Seems the old ways are always the best ways which always make a comeback.
I was about to post the same thing. The one-piece gasket lined lid is a new-fangled contraption! My aunts and gran did a lot of canning. Mom only canned jelly but she did it every year and I remember boiling those lids and gaskets. I also remember one time I was getting ready for school and I couldn't find anything to tie my hair back. Yep - that gasket became an early 'scrunchy'. Mom was not pleased.
I remember once in a while the rubber seals sticking to the Jars. Now in all fairness, thise rubber seals may have been 40 or 50 years old or brand new as I never thought to ask. I just remember breaking a jar trying to chip it off, then being taught to boil it off.
I remember them too
I remember my mother canning with rubber gaskets and glass lids.
This is my second season using the reusable canning lids. I've had great success and rarely have a seal fail. I use removable labels on the jar so I can read them without pulling my jars off the shelf. I recommend beginners can jars of water in both water bath and pressure canners to get the feel for how tight the rings need to be tightened. Great video Sarah!
Great idea about canning water first. I have not used my reusable lids just because I was unsure of how to use them. My sister and I have both had these lids for about 10 years “just in case”. We both have decided to can some water based on your advice so we can start using them.
I too have to say thank you for that. I have a box that I bought for fermenting with and to make airlock with but got a free gift of silicon one way lids for fermenting from a friend's party. She had bought them and didn't want them so it went into the white elephant game.
So I have a box I was kind of afraid to use for canning but have been scrounging like a beggar for friends and family to buy them if they see them. I've found only 2 boxes of rings and lids myself. One of each size. I do have about 8 dozen mostly wide mouth lids
And I have about 12 dozen gently used lids that I use for around the house as dry goods lids and for scraping pumpkin guts and we even spray painted some as crafts with grand kids lol
I've dipped into them before and (thank goodness) no failures. In fact I think my old lids could be used again! The rubber seal is so much thicker.
But its been cool for a few days. I might get that box off the top of the fridge and play.
ETA: good gravy sorry for the typos I just fixed them as I was riding in the car with hubs when I posted. Sorry ☺
good to know I'll be trying them this year. i bought them already. in case
i pick up a few all year
@@ardenpeters4386 I cant even find lids here. Unless you're in the store when they are stocking them you're out of luck
I been canning for over 50 years, us-ing the metal canning lid's, and some times I run short of lids, and a few years age I reused some of the metal lids, and found they sealed quite well .
Me too! In fact, I reused some metal lids three times so far. Tatler rubber "rings" are really only good for one use and they charge the SAME for what I can buy metal lids! If you are going to reuse metal lids, just make sure they are not dented where you open the can. You can usuall avoid this my placing a towel over you jar of food and carefully using a can opener to pop off the lid. Even if you get a little dent, you can straighten it out with a spoon.
I purchased the Tattler lids 10 years ago. I love them! I purchased them for security. I still purchase and use the metal canning lids. I love your shirt! God bless you for all you do!
I have reused the "disposable" ones if they are in good condition.
My wife reuses those all the time with very few issues
Me too.
I’m 79, so this goes back aways, my mother and grandmother, sealed the jelly with paraffin wax. No spoilage that we aware of.
I remember the pulling out the old jelly with paraffrin wax when I was a kid.
That how my Grandma canned. She would give us the wax to chew on. We thought it was a treat. 😀
That is how my mother did her jelly.
My mother did the same. We used to scrape of the top layer of jam after removing the wax. Failure was pretty common with paraffin seals. Also, overheating paraffin is dangerous
i have boxes and boxes of tattler reusable lids i have been buying them and storing them for years in air tight containers for just like these times of lid shortages and i have been hoarding all size canning jars too but i have more then enough throw away lids to last at least 2 years of shortages before i need to use the reusable ones thank god my mom always said be prepared for anything and always buy more then you need and as often as you can. she was a smart women.
You're the first person I've ever heard connect siphoning to the heat level of the boiling water. I've continued to struggle with siphoning after years of canning and you may have made a break-through for me!
I store the rubber seals in a vacuum sealed jar to extend the life of the rubber seals when they are not in use
Great idea! Maybe in a cool dark area too
Brilliant!
Yes great idea
That is brilliant!
Isn't funny how people automatically trust those flimsy disposable lids with barely any sealant on them, but they're so afraid of a thicker, better quality rubber gasket? Doesn't really make any sense, except that people tend to just stick with whatever they're used to. ;)
The disposable lids were a great idea *for the company* - because you have to spend more money on them every year.
OK reminds me of seeing around the yard old whole procelean and galvanized lids and pieces of canning lids at my grandparents house in 1950. The original homesteaders were very smart and hard working indeed. God bless our ancestors.
They say they can be used like 10X before they need replaced, not indefinitely. Alot of people will take a black magic marker line on the red seal to keep track of how many times they have been used. I haven't gone this route yet because I remember as a child the old style rubbers on canning jars. The children of the family would have to scrub the jars because we had smaller hands and the older kids had to take a razor blade and scrape all the old red rubber off of the rims! Hated that job! I know the Tattlers aren't like the old style rubbers but it makes me shudder thinking about it! I was fortunate enough to get 2 cases of each size lid at Walmart! I just happened to be there as they put them out, a case at a time and bought them. Went to a different Walmart in another city and got 3 boxes shy of the case of each size! I was truly blessed as I haven't seen any since then, so I am set for this year I think with what I had leftover from last year. I still look everytime I go into the stores.
I invested in these lids this year and the paperwork that came with it said the rubbers can be used 10x but as long as the lids are fine you can use them much longer. You can purchase the replacement gaskets. I plan to keep good records and see how they stand up over time. 🤞
Great idea too...I also do the same thing
@@rhondacraven1351 just keep in mind with them that you DO NOT want to give your goods as gifts with your tattler lids!!! Use the normal canning lids for your gifts and give a ways! Most people forget to return the jars. Lol.
@@Jomama02 I just used to tell people, jokingly, that there was a
Dollar Deposit on the jars, almost all were returned Clean! 😊
But then again, I think they knew, if returned, they would always
leave with a few new "Full" ones.👍
Their website says that they last indefinitely if taken care of and properly stored.
That was an award winning explanation on siphoning. Wish you were around years ago when I first started canning. Kudos!
I remember my grandmother having canned goods sealed with wax. She would save the wax to reuse the next season.
My mom did all of her jellies and jams with wax seals, and thats the first canning I ever did on my own. We always washed and reused the wax, and melted it down in an old veggie can inside of a pot of water. I'm still trying to figure out where to get a little ladle like the one mom had that she used to ladle it out on top of the jelly.
I melt the wax in a tin can that I place in a pot of hot water . I have bent the can a little to make a spout. I too wash and reuse the wax.
I’ve just been buying new jars because they have lids. I reuse I damaged lids. If they fail I reprocess w new ones. Or refrigerate. Also, I took advice from Jill Winger, The Prairie Homestead, who tested the other company of reusable lids, can’t remember the name, but they work. The original people who made tattler own the company. The other company would be harvest guard.
I believe I have read that the Harvest Guard Co. is run by the original family offspring and work just as well. Liz
I use masking tape to make removable labels on containers in my kitchen. Just basic Dollar General masking tape (the tan colored). I use this in the fridge, freezer, and pantry to label. I keep a roll and a sharpie marker in the kitchen put away in special place and my husband and child know that they are not to be used any where else. It’s easy to remove and my containers don’t have marker stains. Plus I have not had a masking tape label to fall off. The dissolvable labels get expensive fast, but one roll of masking tape lasts a long time, you can make the labels as long as you need them, and it costs so much less.
Thanks for your great tip using the masking tape!
I do the same!
I don't use masking tape because the glue leaves a residue. I'd much rather use the dissolvable labels. You can get them quite inexpensive at Walmart in the canning section or even on Amazon.
I use painter tape. You can also write on the jar with permenant marker and then use rubbing alcohol.
I do the same!!!!!!!
I love the way y'all explain things. I haven't canned myself since I used to help my Granny when I was a teen (30ish yrs ago) but I followed this perfectly. Thank you for your videos.
Thank you! Started to switch over to Tattler lids this year. Considering the price of lids these days, if you use them twice you break even. After that, you are in profit each time you use a lid. Save your seeds, do your own compost and fertilizer and have your jars, lids and land already bought and paid for and much of your food can only be the price of your own labor, fuel and taxes.
This is great. I can't believe all your great information is free. And I appreciate the lack of politics ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Sarah you are such a good teacher, I greatly appreciate you 😀💕God bless you
I've used one-piece lids (the "old-fashioned" ones) for YEARS again and again; I've also used what Americans think of as "single-use" flat (2-piece) lids (cap & ring) repeatedly, with no fails. I just wash the inner rings by hand rather than in a hot dishwasher, and the rubber rings hold up! By the way, the flat lids aren't even for sale here in Switzerland - we just have the old-fashioned lids, and we get by just fine. ;-)
And the Weck factory it's just across the border. And they are cheap!
For years I have reused the flat “single use” Ball and Kerr lids repeatedly also with no problems
Bravo!
Same for Germany, I’ve never seen the two part single use lids. 🤷🏻♀️
Always love your demonstrations, Sarah! You’re a great teacher!
I have used Harvest Guard lids ( the owner is the son of the owners of Tattler) and they have worked great! Learning curve, but good. I do find I have more trouble with them on jams and other things that have a shorter processing time. Seems like the reusable lids need a longer processing time to soften up enough to get a good seal. Gaskets can be used 10 times. Thanks so much for amazing content and continuing to help your audience!
I’m late, but you are inspiring. Hard working and joyful. Thank you for your example. ❤️
I am so impressed that your canning book still looks so clean. When I use a cooking book around where I am cooking it gets splattered and dripped on. I was thinking I would need to use something clear that I could set on top of the book, like maybe plexiglass? That would also help it stay open and I could just wipe off the plastic. You could also get a clear plastic folder and cut off the front and use it depending on the size of the cook book. Thank you for all your great knowledge that you share with us!!
I took mine to Staples and for $5 they put a spiral binding on it and it is so much easier to use. It lies flat or you can fold it back. I love it !
There are Plexi book holders. I just live with the splatters on mine, makes finding well lived recipes easier. 😂
I have been reusing flat lids for dehydrated jars. I only throw out a lid that is damaged.
I reuse my flat lids the same way you use yours. They are perfect for dehydration or seasonings, etc.
Ditto
We do this too!
Ditto. Great way to safely reuse
I am 74 and have never canned, but with the way our country is going, my husband and I anticipate that there is going to be a need to do this. Thank you for going through all the steps on canning. I truly appreciate it!
I just started my jar collection the past few years so I made the personal decision to invest in the beautiful WECK jars. They have glass lids and reusable rubber gaskets to seal. A bit more expensive, but I love that they are way more sustainable (and GORGEOUS shapes and sizes!)
Great timely video, I'm a newbee, can't wait to watch all of your older videos and hopefully some new pressure canning with the tattler lids coming in the future. I actually called Tattler, all the materials used in making them are all from USA. Just went and made a bulk order
I've canned for almost 30 years. Just started using tattler lids last year and they are great! No problems with sealing. (My seal rate is worse with the off brand disposable lids) With the tattler lids I use a sharpie marker to label the jar itself, silver for dark things like beets and black for lighter foods like potatoes, wipes off easily with rubbing alcohol😊
I purchased the tattler lids last year. I was anxious so I did 1/2 tattler and 1/2 normal per canning session. A year later I’ve had no issues with tattler and been pleased. These days you got to do what you can!
I remember my mom using Tattlers. Even last year, Tattlers & Harvest Guards were on severe back order. I finally received mine months later. When the Ball lids finally started hitting the shelves, I started picking up 4-5 packs each visit. I’ve yet to try my reusable lids, even though I’ve watched my favorite UA-camrs use them over and again. Thank you for this reminder. I will definitely use a few on my next canning project but no lie. I am going to miss that “PING”.
Since I am commenting before I finish watching your video, one UA-camr said that she puts a mark on her gasket with a Sharpie each time she uses it so that she can keep up with each gasket’s lifespan.
You are so neat that there are no purple speckles on your top! Great info. Thanks!
Or on her book! I have to keep cook books in those plexiglass reading props, or yuck all over.
That is so cool. I have not heard of reusable lids! I’m going to look for these up in Canada. Sarah you are such a great instructor/ teacher. You explain things so we’ll. Thank you 🙏
Check out Harvest Guard, too (started by the son of Tattlers). Same type of lids and they ship to Canada.
I don’t know if they’re IN Canada, per se, but they do indeed ship there as stated on their website 👍
I ordered Tattler lids from Good2GoCo. They are based in British Columbia.
I bought my Tattler lids at Canadian Tire, if your store doesn't stock them maybe they can get them in. I was also able to buy them in the USA and have them shipped to me directly.
I broke down and bought tattler lids in both sizes in bulk last winter. Plus extra gaskets. I haven’t had the chance to use them yet. I’ve seen videos where they say attach the rings and turn back a quarter turn. Huh? Finger tight means something different to everyone so backing off a quarter turn didn’t make sense. I like your demonstration better and that makes more sense to me the way you showed us with a finger on the jar and tighten with the other hands until the jar turns on the counter.
Linda from Linda’s pantry makes little hash marks in the top of her gaskets with a sharpie so she knows how many times she has used a gasket. I like that tip too.
I can’t wait until we can get a different cooktop so I can can again. Thank you for your video. As usual, your video is top notch.
I remember when you got the Harvest Right freeze dryer and said you might never can again. Glad you found that there are still times when old-fashioned canning, even with new-fangled lids, still has it's place :)
I’ve been using reusable lids for the better part of 20 yrs. I use vintage glass lids and rubber rings. They were my grandmothers. That’s how I learnt to can, But I’ll be buying those plastic Tattler ones as well now. So thank you. I love canning season👏🏻😝👍🏻
Are the vintage glass lids used the same way as the tattler lids?
@@joyceshelby8858 they sure are… They look the same. they are just made out of glass… Rubber rings/ gaskets are very easy to find as well.
I have a few glass lids too! They are so pretty I use them for herbs & store on counter. Reminds me of grandma.
@@metalmartha2571 I was wondering if a lid would screw on them.
Weck jars are available on Amazon and elsewhere. They use a rubber ring and glass lid. I have a few but haven't yet tried canning with them. I use them for canisters and one for my sourdough starter.
I have a HUGE supply of the Harvest Guard Lids. Same as Tattler, but loads cheaper. You should check them out.
They are owned by someone of the same family right? I think so!
@@SageandStoneHomestead father and son, I have heard. I can't remember who came first...
@@jenniferr2057 Son owns Harvest Guard.
I use both brands.
@@peggykush6972 I was trying to remember which came first, Tattler or Harvest Guard....
@@jenniferr2057 Tattler was started around 1976. A few years ago the company made EZ seal Tattlers.
Harvest Guard (the son) 2019.
I use all of them. I buy directly from their web site.
I did notice, today, on the Harvest Guard site, that they are behind their usual shipping time.
If you do a Google search for anything, be careful the the letters Ad. in. the beginning. the letters Ad are a bit darker. Those are scam sites.
I love my Tattler Lids. Very glad I invested into a large supply so I no longer worry about finding the other lids. I use water soluble labels from H.S.P. from Amazon and they melt off the jars with warm water in 15 seconds but stay stuck on until then. They just dissolve with no residue and I get 500 labels for under $10. Very happy with them. I have no affiliation with the company.
What a fantastic video! You're a natural teacher!
I was like you and was hesitating to use my Tattler lids. I broke down and used mine last year. I was happy to say they all sealed at canning time. Sadly, yesterday I found one that had become unsealed, but that can happen with the other lids too.
Reminds me of the lead lids with rubber gasket my mom had. Those rubber rings were nice and thick and lasted forever.We used them mostly for making dill pickles as we did not do a water bath, Great ideas come back.
Yeah when my mom passed away I found tons of those thick ones she had packed away years ago & they were so old they were dry rotted terribly bad. She had to have had them since I was a kid & just forgot about them, or maybe because she started using the disposables when they came out. Not really sure, but you are right...they were thick & very durable. Was a sad shame they dry rotted or I could have used them for many years to come...🤣🤣🤣🤣Thanks for taking me back down memory lane. God bless!! 💕💕🙏🙏
@@gloriamitchell2376 do they only "dry rot" from non use? Or would they have rotted over time even if in use?
@@jamjar5716 I think maybe she means they corroded.
Would they be zinc lids instead of lead since lead is poisonous?
@@jamjar5716 The rubber perishes and goes brittle
Sarah, I watch many homestead er channel s, and they kept saying to grow your own food. So people listened, including me. In fact at 70 years old I learned on you tube how to pressure can in April, to preserve more food. Pat from Oregon coast
Thank you so much for making this detailed visual video. I've been staring at my few boxes of Tattlers with trepidation for over a decade. Mostly incapable of visualizing how to get the lid plus rubber ring, hot, situated perfectly on a jar, also hot! Kept picturing the rubber ring repeatedly slipping or falling into the contents and chaos ensuing.
Do wish the title or tags had Tattler for those trying to find videos about them. None of the other videos I've found previously made the entire process with differences, visually clear. Most just talked about it, which is no better than reading text for me, usually. I hope many people find this video!
A note on labeling. Those I grew up around all used a black wax/grease pencil for marking lids, jars, and freezer packages. It came off in soapy water from the lids/glass and such, reasonably easy. There are fancy versions of them on Amazon like mechanical pencils, plus refills. No idea if they work as well, but better than trying to remove marker; I suspect.
I ordered mine from Harvest Guard. Haven't used them yet but looking forward to having produce so I can!!
same i just got the 2 regular and 2 wide with 4 bands sample pack
I ordered from Harvest Guard and experimented by using water filled jars in a water bath canner. I tried 4 separate times following all the instructions exactly. I had a 75% failure rate. Luckily, the company reimbursed me and asked that I return the unused lids and gaskets. I understand the person who owns Harvest Guard is the son of the Tattler owner.
Harvest guard not good . Failure rate very high
Thank you for providing information about the Tattler canning lids, and thorough lesson on how to use them!
It is always a pleasure to spend some time with you, Thank you for the video.
We use painter's tape to label our jars with tattler lids. Thanks for a great video!
Wow ! I just got into canning last year ( Thank you for the inspiration ) I did not know kids are one time use .
I see reusable lids in my near future, as in today. Thank you.
One time use kids? Are we talking humans or goats?? Lol 🤣🤣🤣
@@twistedkittyyoga8546 🤣😂🤣 ooops
People who wipe out ALL the lids they find on store shelves just to resell them online at jacked up prices are part of the problem.
Welcome to scalpers planning, been dealing with it for years
Thank you for a comprehensive lesson. I will be reviewing your video each time I use the Tattler lids until I feel comfortable with using them.
The best video I have seen on these! Thank you,Sara
Thanks for sharing Sarah! So much sugar in the jelly....at least at home you don't use high fructose and corn syrup!
Good morning. Looks like another great tip
Thank you, Sarah! Great information! 🌺
Love my Tattler lids got them last year and am so happy I don’t have to worry about having lids anymore!
I've had 250 Tattlers for five years or so now and have been happy with them. Last year when I had a hard time finding metal lids, I made a big purchase from Harvest Guard of 500 lids, and moved almost fully to using the two types for canning last year. I still prefer not to use them for tomatoes, but they are my go to otherwise.
Thanks for sharing this information. I've bought the reusable lids also but haven't used them yet. You are right too point out how dependent we are on the store's. I will be testing this out. Thank you again. Blessings
can water first - then if you have a failure it doesn't waste food. You will be surprised at how easy the process is and the lids pay for themselves after three canning sessions. Plastic lids good for 20 years and the red rubber rings for 15 sessions.
Label hack: I use painters tape to label my jars
Me too.. so much cheaper and easier
Same here...Great minds think alike ☺😉😀
Painter's tape is great in the freezer too. No tacky glue to get off the plastic lids.
I hate my handwriting so I bought a label printer. They look great. I always soak my dishes for at least 15 minutes and the labels come off really easily after a soak.
Me too, although I tried dry erase and the texture held in the ink.
Thank you for this video. You and many of your subscribers have put my mind at ease about purchasing Tattler lids. Also, there is still definitely a shortage of canning supplies in general. I went to your Amazon link, and the canning book AND the Presto pressure canner are on back order. The pressure canner is expected to be delivered mid-August. No idea when the canning book will be in stock. I’ll just can using the water bath method or freezing in the meantime. I’ll make do. 🙂
Good Morning. I didn't grow up with these but will be ordering some soon!! Thanks for this tutorial to show me how. I grew up using metal lids over as long as they weren't in bad shape.
I do that as long as they are in good shape, no dents, nicks or bent from opening. I haven't had any problems. I stocked up on lids so still have enough but I am going to start transitioning to reusable ones as I shop.
I've found them several times in my Meijer store this season. Last year, I ordered a bunch from Uline and they're awesome and work perfectly. I reuse my lids if there are no bends, nicks, etc and the seal still looks good. Have had no issues. Also, Deep South Homestead had a great idea to use regular lids with the "pop up" from jarred grocery store items but JUST for waterbath canning. They say they've done this a while with no issues. That would certainly save a lot of lids for pressure canning.
I watch "Positano Diaries", she's an English woman living on the Amalfi Coast in Italy and I noticed she cans with recycled jars/lids from previously bought store items.
Reusing jars is extremely common in Germany. Most people i know who make jams and the likes don’t even waterbath can (including me). I don’t preserve other things than juice, jam, jelly, applesauce so these have tons of sugar but that’s how I learned it.
My grandma used to waterbath can in glas jars with Glas lids, a rubber seal and metal brackets. Weck is the most common German brand for this, so common actually that canning is also called einWECKen in German.
I've been reusing regular canning lids for years and my parents did for years before me. Some of my lids have been reused over 10 times. I've found that if a lid will seal once, it'll reseal. Remember that a seal is a seal. I've had a higher failure rate from new lids than reused. Tattler lids are fine, but I already have regular flats. I know that the manufacturer says you can't reuse them. They also say you can't store canned foods for as long as I do. Remember that they want to sell more product, so telling you they are ok to reuse would be counterproductive. We are careful when removing lids and discard any that become damaged, warped or corroded. I remove the rings at 24 hours and keep them out to make sure they're really sealed for 2-7 days. Something else you might find interesting is we've just eaten tomatoes that I canned in 1994-1996. They were delicious with no discoloration. They had been hidden by other canned foods. They've been stored mostly in the dark and room temp or cooler. We've been eating peaches, applesauce, tomato products and green beans canned in 2013-14. Pears will darken quickly and not taste as good, so we like to use them within 2-4 years. I'm careful to keep them in the dark. Light will discolor and change the flavor and probably the nutrient quality of canned foods faster than anything. Heat will break down foods also. Canned foods stored in a cool, dark place will keep for years.
Still remember that botulinum doesn't smell, it's not visible and has no taste. Just a reminder...
@@LuigiNotaro Also remember, botulism won’t grow in high acid foods, only the foods you need to pressure can.
@@cynthiafisher9907 yes, but how can you be sure that your homegrown tomatoes are 5% acidic or more? Do you use a PH checker?
@@LuigiNotaro No, I don’t. Freshly picked tomatoes are higher in acid than older ones, for one thing. But sometimes I add lemon juice. I pressure can my spaghetti sauce because it has a lot of onions and peppers in it. You should research the incidences of botulism in home canned food in the last 25-30 years. It is very, very low and mostly from low acid foods like meat. I pressure can low acid foods. We don’t need to avoid canning because of the possibility of botulism, we just need to know the science behind it so we can make informed and safe choices. High acid foods like fruits and jams will not grow botulism. If they spoil, they will either grow mold or ferment, both of which you can see and smell.
Have you ever canned anything?
@@cynthiafisher9907 Yes i do can, and I also am a chemist.
My mom used these. We grew up poor. So knowing the value of what to use it priceless
I'm glad I read the comments- my memory is awful, but watching this video I kept thinking this is the way my Nana used to can when I was little. Reading the comments, and seeing that a lot of people remember these types of canning lids from way back in the day, just made me feel better that I was remembering my Nana correctly.
Sara, Back in the 40/50's my Mother always would use wax as a seal when she made jelly or jam. The reason because the jars were smaller & ran out of jam sooner than the pint jars & would use more lids. She wanted to save lids for bigger jars.
We would also save the jars with the rubber & bale closer for pickles only.
You should make a video on canning ketchup my job was to fill the bottles. 🍅
What I miss dearly is my Mothers green tomatoes sweet pickles. She would send me out at the end of the season & pick all of the green tomatoes, it was time for canning!!
Never found her recipe when she passed or for her ham bone soup. Had everything in her head!!!!
My parents were from Scotland & gardening & canning was in their blood!
i remember the wax! days!
Awesome 4DChess get everyone using tattler so u can get standard lids 😁
Who is that?
As always you make it look so easy with your canning, thanks for all the great lessons..and recipes
Had never heard of Tattler canning lids....thank you for sharing....And...Jesus IS enough!!
Sarah, could you please show us how YOU remove the tattler lids? I don't think I've ever seen it done before. Sincerely, Ms Karin
I have a video on this but you take the edge of a spoon to the edge of the white lid above the red seal and pry up. They also sell a nifty tool.
I just use a regular old can opener to pry them up.
I use the tattler jar opener they sell on their sight for $3.75 free shipping. Works perfect and easy.
Remove the band and find the place where the thread starts, take your band and set it under the edge of the lid between the thread and the lid. Twist the band and the lid should pop off. Now you can reuse your “disposable” lid over and over again 😊🇨🇦
The Amish have lids in their stores. They know to hustle apparently 😅😅
Last year we stocked up on tattler lids and weck jars with their reusable lid system.
We are freezing more this year.
Thank you Sarah! I can't wait try the Tattler!
Have purchased them and anxious to try this year. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences
Use chalk pens on the lids, they are wonderful😊
The women in my family have always reused the lids. I never heard of the phenomenon of not reusing them until I joined some canning groups on social media. My grandmothers would never have wasted something like that. Each lid should see at least 5-6 uses as long as they're not dented, rusted, or the rubber gasket is still intact.
The lids your grandmother purchased and the lids you can buy today ARE NOT THE SAME! The old lids would last for many years, the new ones have a much thinner layer of sealant and metal and the manufacturer says 18 months on a jar. I have had canned goods with the old lids literally last 20 years on a shelf in the basement. I do not trust the newer ball lids, and only use them if the canned goods will be used in the next year. I would not reuse the newer lids. Investing in the Tattler lids has been my new go to for canning.
I like to keep the used lids to use for vac sealing so this way you can get more uses out of them for sure :)
I do reuse but only for water bathing jams and pickles and other things . Not for beans, meats or tomatoes . I save my new ones for that. But it is true the quality is not like it was.
Glad to see your finally going with reusable lids. Bravo! Great share and thank you.
Thank you for this info. I wasn’t sure about the reusable lids. This is very helpful information.
Good Info, Thank you Sarah. Love the Jesus is enough shirt :) God Bless you all in Love. ( shared to f/b )
I found lids at a local hardware store. One may purchase 2 boxes per day
I know how hard it has been to get lids. I work for a grocery store and they did floral arrangements in canning jars. I asked the floral manager what she did with the lids. She hated to throw out the lids. Over a year period I received more than 600 lids for free. Praise God. I shared them with others. Believing God for more for my needs and to share with others
We switched to tattler early spring 2020 and have been so grateful to have lids last season and now.
I live in Europe and have never seen single-use-lids over here. To me it looks like quite a waste of lots of metal to single use only. Here we use Weck, or simalar brands, with glass lids and rubber bands you can use many times.
Weck is by far my favorite!
Well, in principle the Tattlers look a lot like our WECK rings (well, only that the Weck is a bit bigger, has the "ear" to see if the seal is working and to unseal them) except for the plastic instead of the glass lid. :-)) Weck is a beautiful system ....
Weck can be seen as the expensive option in the States, mostly because it is unfamiliar I think. And, "officially" Weck now seems to suggest that their rubber gaskets are only used once which diminishes the efficiency (in terms of money). However, now that I am in the UK, I have given them a try myself (with plain tomato sauce, salsa, and pickled veg of various sorts) and been very happy one year later with the results. The rings look like they are still in good shape so I plan to do what so many people seem to do (and have done so for years) which is re use the rubber rings unless there is any sign of damage, cracking, stretching.
In my past of the country Wreck are incredibly expensive. I place a very high value on my organic, home processed foods, but I struggle with 6$ a jar..... Weck jars are very inexpensive in Germany.... Cheaper even then Ball and Kerr here.
@@jenniferr2057 I have purchased some Weck jars and rings to have on hand and used some twice. Makes me nervous. They 'were/are' very expensive compared to what used to be a 'normal' price for Ball or Kerr. It seems to me there is a huge rip off going on of Ball jars and lids. Just look at the outrageous prices being charged for them on Amazon.
When my grandma would run out of lids, she would use wax.
we did the same with our jams pack meat in crocks and seal with salt brind vegetables were different some stored in cool dry place in sellar trying to think on corn and green beans its been a while
My grandmother's dis the same exact thing & it worked fine
Lots of things Grandma did have now been proven to be unsafe. PLEASE only use up-to-date products & methods.
I remember my Mom using wax also!
Might be OK for jam/jelly but not for everything else!
Sorry to hear about the canning lid shortage, I live in Montreal ,Quebec , no shortage here thank fully. Amen... Sarah , your class today was perfection. Tattler should send you a Giant Box of lids. Blessings to all in need of lids and jars , may you all get what you need .
No dishwasher, help!!! I love opening a steaming dishwasher full of canning jars waiting to be filled.
After watching your episode I went to an Amish store and was able to purchase 3 packages of 3 dozen
Regular mouth canning lids for $6.75 each. 6 dozen wide mouth for $13.95. They are like the bulk lids from a
well known store frequented by some of our homestead friends. Some might not think that is a good price,
But better than no lids at all. Thank you “Hidden Treasures”! 💙
Could you just use a piece of masking tape for a label? Not holding the lid down but I've found masking tape comes off pretty easily without leaving a residue
It must be your area because we live outside of Dallas and I’ve seen them several places. I’m guessing the more rural areas are suffering with this issue more than others.
We are rural here but we are blessed with a significant population of Amish and they have their own suppliers for stuff like this. We have lids here. But last year we didn't. Weck and tattler in the pantry now, we will see how long the metal lids stay on the shelf!
The lids are non existent where I live right now. Fortunately, I purchased tatler lids last year anticipating that this would be the case.
I'm a newbie. Bought my pressure canner in the fall of 2019 & haven't even got to try it out yet because of the lack of lids. Soooo frustrating!
I also live about 90 minutes from Sarah & there's no lids to be found in any of the towns around me.
@@cathyrowe594 Just order the tatler lids on line. You can get big or small quantities and the prices aren't bad especially when you consider that you can reuse them.
Thank you Sara. Well done as always!
Great video instructions, Sarah, thank you for sharing your knowledge!!!
Plenty of lids and jars here in California
Yup. Nobody there knows how to do anything. All suckling on the state... a.k.a. us.
We are having a problem with my store. We had plenty of lids until some selfish customers have been buying and reselling them on Craigslist at a very high price. We should have limited how many lids to they could buy. Some people are heartless.
Wow! How awful.
Walmart in my town only puts out a few at a time. I suspect they caught on. I bought 2 packs over the past year.
Thank you Sara for another fantastic, informational video. I also have been checking everywhere for bands and lids
Such a great video! Thank you for all the great canning tips!
I think the disposable ones have changed. Now you get a label saying seals for 18 months. It never use to say that that I remember and why just 18 months? The old ones lasted for years. I’m thinking of going more reusable lids and have the one time use as back up.
they used to say 12 months
Great idea!! I don't think they make the rubber seals as good as they used to, whereas today the producers are more about the money than the quality. So sad.
We always used them over & over unless they showed signs too much wear or cracks
@@redlanternhomesteadcathym105 My mom never paid a bit of attention as to what the time usage was...😂😂😂 Those old timers just knew things like that...makes me laugh now thinking about it
I really appreciate this tutorial ... remember to stay safe and stay blessed
I appreciate yours and Kevin's detailed 'how to' videos. Very helpful. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge.