I Found Some Gold!!

[eljimmy]

EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title (See Rule 9)

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[hoosierpipeguy]

They are certainly scarce in most places.

 

[eljimmy]

They are certainly scarce in most places.

Yes sir. I'm in SoCal and all the trendy people are scooping them up. lol

 

[Chasing Embers]

Trendy ?

Farmers galore around here as well as avid gardeners and canners. Those jars are always in stock.

 

[eljimmy]

Trendy ?

Farmers galore around here as well as avid gardeners and canners. Those jars are always in stock.

I meant to say "trendy" hahaha! Everyone on the internet is canning things I guess

 

[Chasing Embers]

I meant to say "trendy" hahaha! Everyone on the internet is canning things I guess

I just found it amusing. The pandemic has pushed the panic stricken to do what I learned how to do as a child.

 

[stokesdale]

Awww man, I thought you meant real gold!

 

[Grangerous]

What’s an alternative? The next best thing anyone’s used?

 

[JOHN72]

This is what I use.In my rookie cellar..........?Very good purchase,eljimmy..........?

 

[cosmicfolklore]

What’s an alternative? The next best thing anyone’s used?

There are bulk jar companies online that sell to people who do small run production runs of jams and jellies to sell at farmer's markets. They are not the absolute same kind of jar, but glass is glass. The main difference is that they are not designed for repeat pressure canning... but that doesn't matter with how we use them. But, these types of jars are always in stock, and they are about 75% cheaper.

You can also chose your lids, and I would suggest one piece lids, as they are better designed for canning without a heat canner.

I should add that these jars are substantially lighter also.

 

[Grangerous]

There are bulk jar companies online that sell to people who do small run production runs of jams and jellies to sell at farmer's markets. They are not the absolute same kind of jar, but glass is glass. The main difference is that they are not designed for repeat pressure canning... but that doesn't matter with how we use them. But, these types of jars are always in stock, and they are about 75% cheaper.

You can also chose your lids, and I would suggest one piece lids, as they are better designed for canning without a heat canner.

I should add that these jars are substantially lighter also.

For day to day scoop loading, I use these.

But, in my washing these, I’ve learned they’re not water-tight. So they can’t be air-tight. So no long term storage in this type of jar.

 

[tschiraldi]

No shortage here. Picked up some 1/4 pint and some 1/2 pint.

 

[jpmcwjr]

For day to day scoop loading, I use these.
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But, in my washing these, I’ve learned they’re not water-tight. So they can’t be air-tight. So no long term storage in this type of jar.

How did you wash it? I've plunged a few in water, with no sign of leakage. YMMV.

 

[Grangerous]

How did you wash it? I've plunged a few in water, with no sign of leakage. YMMV.

I filled the jar with hot water and dish liquid, secured the lid and shook vigorously. Water escaped the rubber seal as I did so.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Troublesome! I'll give that a go.

If you try on another—or same with silicon seal— please let us know!

 

[mingc]

No shortage here. Picked up some 1/4 pint and some 1/2 pint.View attachment 61578

Those shelves look more bare than full to me!

 

[tschiraldi]

Those shelves look more bare than full to me!

They had all sizes available. I got a pack of each.