Canning jar lid brands other than Kerr/Ball - Ask Extension
Hello. Are there any trusted canning jar lids other than Kerr/Ball? I am interested in purchasing lids and my stores (grocery, Ace, Wilco, etc.) are t...
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Canning jar lid brands other than Kerr/Ball #752670
Asked May 28, 2021, 9:31 AM EDT
Hello. Are there any trusted canning jar lids other than Kerr/Ball? I am interested in purchasing lids and my stores (grocery, Ace, Wilco, etc.) are telling me they haven't had them for a while and have no idea when they'll get them again. Also, a salesperson at Ace told me the Pur brand that they did have in stock doesn't fit Ball jars; do you concur? Thank you!
Deschutes County Oregon
Expert Response
Hi Josie, Lids are going to be scarce again this year which means there are a lot of opportunities for counterfeit products that don't have sealing compounds designed for canning to make it on line or through back channels. We only recommend Ball/Kerr canning lids at this time. Beware of lids designed for craft and storage.
Ball/Kerr increased their production this year, but all of their approved suppliers increased their orders, too. The manufacturing plants are still in production, so deliveries should still be occuring throughout the season. Check the Ball/Kerr web site, www.freshpreserving.com for the retailers that sell their products. Try to go to the store early in the day to see if a shipment has been delivered. If you need lids, you might also buy the jar and lid product. Alternately you might order canning lids directly from one of their approved suppliers.
The Pur canning jars and lids appear to be metric products. Their web site offers no description or assurances of the lids and sealing compound used which is suspicious. The USDA canning recommendations and processing times are not recommended if you use metric jars. The Pur lids and rings fit the Pur jars. The jars are made in China (stamped in the glass on the bottom of the jar, but there are no known standards for proper tempering of canning jars from this country. If you decide to use them, you should follow the manufacturer's directions. Sealing failures (some massive) have been reported when Pur lids have been used on Ball/Kerr jars. The Pur rings do not match the Mason ridges on the Ball/Kerr jars.
Ball/Kerr increased their production this year, but all of their approved suppliers increased their orders, too. The manufacturing plants are still in production, so deliveries should still be occuring throughout the season. Check the Ball/Kerr web site, www.freshpreserving.com for the retailers that sell their products. Try to go to the store early in the day to see if a shipment has been delivered. If you need lids, you might also buy the jar and lid product. Alternately you might order canning lids directly from one of their approved suppliers.
The Pur canning jars and lids appear to be metric products. Their web site offers no description or assurances of the lids and sealing compound used which is suspicious. The USDA canning recommendations and processing times are not recommended if you use metric jars. The Pur lids and rings fit the Pur jars. The jars are made in China (stamped in the glass on the bottom of the jar, but there are no known standards for proper tempering of canning jars from this country. If you decide to use them, you should follow the manufacturer's directions. Sealing failures (some massive) have been reported when Pur lids have been used on Ball/Kerr jars. The Pur rings do not match the Mason ridges on the Ball/Kerr jars.
Good luck in your search.
