Can you reuse canning lids? We compare four brands of disposable and reusable lids for anyone who’s been tempted by the idea of reusing canning lids. In the last few years, the canning world has been ...

Preserving food at home is easy, but questions around proper techniques never stop, especially when it comes to safety. One common debate is whether it’s safe to reuse canning lids. The short answer?

In my role as a food and nutrition specialist, I often field questions from Extension agents as well as other professionals and consumers. These are a few questions that I have answered lately and ...

Q: I can’t find lids for canning jars anywhere. The stores I called are all sold out. I’ve got jars, but no lids. What am I going to do with all of these tomatoes? A friend uses used lids, but I was ...