Canning with Tattler Lids

[tortoise]

I hear they're tricky and I'm afraid of them. I have quite a few that my brother gave me. Any tips or advice for using them?

 

[FarmerJamie]

I hear they're tricky and I'm afraid of them. I have quite a few that my brother gave me. Any tips or advice for using them?

Doh! I have 6 packages I haven't touched yet. Following.. .

 

[tortoise]

Doh! I have 6 packages I haven't touched yet. Following.. .

Glad I'm not the only one!

 

[Trying2keepitReal]

I hear they're tricky and I'm afraid of them. I have quite a few that my brother gave me. Any tips or advice for using them?

I wonder the same thing, my mom has some she has been trying to "gift" me

 

[tortoise]

I'm A Tattler, Are You? Reusable Canning Lid Secret Revealed - Homestead Hustle

Ok, so I don’t tattle but I do have one canning secret I’d love to share with you. One of the main goals we homesteaders have is to be as self-sufficient as possible. In most cases we use, reuse and repurpose many things. For a large majority of us, that also means we must preserve […]

homestead.motherearthnews.com

 

[frustratedearthmother]

I've used them - once - about a hunnert years ago. I remember not having the best of luck with them, but I don't remember if I tightened the rings after canning. I still have them, maybe I'll give 'em another try.

 

[Hinotori]

I had issues with seal failure when following directions. I'd like to hear any tricks for them.

 

[NH Homesteader]

I’ve never even heard of them!

 

[flowerbug]

if you're unsure only use them on high-acidity items that you can put in the fridge if the seal doesn't take so at least you're not reprocessing or wasting food by accident.

 

[Britesea]

I suspect, like a lot of things, there's a learning curve