If you’re looking to get started with canning, pickling, or preserving, these are pretty much all the items you’ll need. I’ve included a few of my favorite books to help you get started, and don’t be intimidated by the pressure canner — you can start by using a large pot and just boiling water.
We use all of these products in our own kitchen. They’re my favorites, and I bet they’ll be yours, too.
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Ball Utensil Starter KitA few cheap, plastic tools that will make life easier when getting started canning. -
Ball Wide Mouth Jar LidsKeep some extra lids on hand, since they can be used for canning only once (they can still be reused if freezing or storing dry goods).
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Ball Wide-Mouth Pint JarsAlso good for freezing 2-cup portions (just don't use for canning after they've been frozen).
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Ball Wide-Mouth Quart JarsNot just for canning, they're great for all kinds of kitchen storage! I prefer the wide-mouth jars, since they're easier to fill, empty, and clean.
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Norpro Canning Lid RackMakes sterilizing lids much easier - you won't have to spend time fishing them out of the bottom of a pot of boiling water.
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Oliso Smart Vacuum SealerSmaller than most vacuum sealers, and the bags are reusable up to ten times. Perfect for Sous-Vide, or just sealing foods so they keep longer in the fridge or freezer.
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Presto Aluminum Pressure Cooker/CannerThis is easily the best value in pressure canners - you don't need to spend hundreds of dollars!
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Presto Cooking/Canning Rack for Pressure CannerKeeps the jars from sitting on the bottom of the pot, ensuring even circulation and heating.
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RSVP Stainless Steel Wide Mouth Canning FunnelMakes filling jars much easier. This is a nicer version of the funnel that comes in the starter kit.
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