Versatile glass Mason jars for canning, crafting and gifting Ideal for creative preserving and storing BPA-free, Made in USA Freezer-safe jar options available, please see Proper Use & Care section below for more details Lids and bands are included Proper Use & Care There should be no metal utensils, glass straws or other abrasive materials in jars, especially if planning to use jars for canning. Always inspect for nicks or cracks and wash jars prior to use. Do not use jars for canning or food storage after using for alternative use. No hot liquids or foods in jars without heating jars prior. Be mindful of jar temperature when filled with hot liquids or foods. Use a jar lifter to handle the hot jars and do not place the hot jars down on cold, hard surfaces. Make sure to use only freezer-safe jars for freezing. Straight or tapered jars can be used for freezing. Jars with shoulders should not be used for freezing. Jars should not be used in the microwave or oven.

Canning Use & Care | Ball® Mason Jars

Ball® Canning Jars

Versatile glass Mason jars for canning, crafting and gifting
Ideal for creative preserving and storing
BPA-free, Made in USA
Freezer-safe jar options available, please see Proper Use & Care section below for more details
Lids and bands are included

Proper Use & Care

There should be no metal utensils, glass straws or other abrasive materials in jars, especially if planning to use jars for canning.
Always inspect for nicks or cracks and wash jars prior to use.
Do not use jars for canning or food storage after using for alternative use.
No hot liquids or foods in jars without heating jars prior.
Be mindful of jar temperature when filled with hot liquids or foods. Use a jar lifter to handle the hot jars and do not place the hot jars down on cold, hard surfaces.
Make sure to use only freezer-safe jars for freezing. Straight or tapered jars can be used for freezing. Jars with shoulders should not be used for freezing.
Jars should not be used in the microwave or oven.

Ball® Canning Accessories

Dissolvable Labels

Ball® Dissolvable Labels are made to adhere securely on jars during storage and use and then dissolve easily away in water during cleanup.
Labels strongly adhere to jars, are easy to write on and dissolve by hand washing or in the dishwasher.

Secure-Grip Jar Lifter

Mason jar lifter allows safe removal of jars from hot canning kettle
Ergonomic handles help ensure comfort
Spring hinge pops open automatically to ease hand strain during long sessions
Molded grips increase contact surface, helping prevent jars from slipping
Works with a wide range of jar sizes
Not dishwasher safe
BPA-free

Fermentation Lids & Springs

Included: 2 Wide Mouth fermentation lids; 2 stainless-steel spring fermentation weights
Helps keep oxygen out: the fermentation lid helps keep oxygen out of the jar, preventing harmful bacteria growth while still allowing carbon dioxide to escape
BPA-free
Dishwasher-safe

Ball® Canning Lids & Bands

Canning lids & bands safely preserve food.
When canning, lids are single use only due to the sealing material.
Quality craftsmanship trusted by generations of canners
BPA-free, Made in the USA

Proper Use & Care

Check canning lids and bands for proper functioning.
Wash lids and bands with warm, soapy water prior to canning.
Handwash bands for future use and dry thoroughly to prevent rusting.
When canning, it is crucial to use NEW lids each time because undersides of the lids have a special softened sealing compound that is made to mold and seal to the jar. Once opened, it cannot reliably re-seal safely again onto another jar because it has already been molded to the previous jar.
The underside of lids should not have scratches, or uneven or incomplete sealing compound as this may prevent sealing.
Bands should fit on all jars for canning.