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Purpose-made home-canning jars are designed for repeated heat processing and compatible closure systems.
What to look for
Match the exact jar size and shape allowed by the tested recipe. Inspect rims and glass before every use.
Product options
Regular-mouth jars with lids and bands
Choose the exact jar capacity permitted by the tested recipe. These options include compatible lids and bands.
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Wide-mouth jars with lids and bands
Wide-mouth jars can be easier to fill with chunky foods, but jar capacity must still match the tested process.
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Safe-use reminder
Equipment does not make an untested recipe safe. Use a current authoritative home-canning process that specifies the food, preparation, jar size, canner type, time or pressure, and altitude adjustment. Follow the equipment manufacturer’s current instructions.
All American regular-mouth jars
Use only the jar size specified by the tested recipe; never substitute a quart jar when only a pint process is provided.
Before you buy
- Confirm compatibility with your jars, lids, cooktop, and tested process.
- Check capacity, dimensions, replacement-part availability, and warranty terms.
- Inspect equipment before use and replace damaged or incompatible parts.
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