Every season for the past 4 or so years I have been ranting about canning jars losing their seals. It has gotten so bad DH has taken over my rant when he sees hard work going for naught.
The most recent was home grown/canned chicken. Went in to get a jar and sure enough the lid was off a couple of them. They'd only been in the cold room since Feb. Since I have been canning over 35 years and this seal thing is more recent I know it isn't me. Prior to 5 years ago I don't recall ever having a lid fail.
Between Ball and Kerr they owe me a lot of money in lost labour and food. I am convinced the two things they have done is cut back on the quality or thickness of the glass they use in the jars. As well as some new method for the seals on the lids. Perhaps they use less metal and sealer on those as well.
Last Sat. DH took me to the store we know sells Weck jars and we bought a big bunch of them. My scottish heart about shrivelled up when the bill came to $115. DH said when you take into account the cost and time in raising birds killing prepping them pressure canning them then the lids won't hold these will save money in the long run.
I haven't sold my old jars yet. I'm going to give this a good trial first. Anyone else joining the jar revolt with me? Anyone else done this yet?
The most recent was home grown/canned chicken. Went in to get a jar and sure enough the lid was off a couple of them. They'd only been in the cold room since Feb. Since I have been canning over 35 years and this seal thing is more recent I know it isn't me. Prior to 5 years ago I don't recall ever having a lid fail.
Between Ball and Kerr they owe me a lot of money in lost labour and food. I am convinced the two things they have done is cut back on the quality or thickness of the glass they use in the jars. As well as some new method for the seals on the lids. Perhaps they use less metal and sealer on those as well.
Last Sat. DH took me to the store we know sells Weck jars and we bought a big bunch of them. My scottish heart about shrivelled up when the bill came to $115. DH said when you take into account the cost and time in raising birds killing prepping them pressure canning them then the lids won't hold these will save money in the long run.
I haven't sold my old jars yet. I'm going to give this a good trial first. Anyone else joining the jar revolt with me? Anyone else done this yet?