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All of the Back to Basics essential canning tools in one simple kit. Includes: Canning Funnel, Jar Wrench, Jar Lifter, Kitchen Tongs, and Magnetic Lid Lifter.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
151 of 154 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I am brand new at canning, and did my first batch prior to ordering these tools. It went okay, but I was immediately sold on the idea of a jar lifter. I looked and looked locally but couldn't find one, and this set was available for immediate shipment.
The jar lifter is fantastic, and ultimately I think it alone is worth the price of admission -- not because it's worth it in and of itself, but because it's a total necessity, so I would have purchased it at any price that wouldn't break the bank.
The other pieces are either already part of a moderately well-equipped kitchen, are nice but not necessary, and/or are not all that well constructed.
I'd opted to return a relatively expensive set of plastic funnels when I purchased this set, but the included funnel here melted a bit under the heat of the boiling brine I poured over the pickles-to-be. Same for the plastic surrounding the magnet when I used it (quite effectively) to grab the jar lids out of a simmer sauce pan. The lid wrench I'm just not sure I see a use for, since jars aren't supposed to be super tight and they tend to loosen when cooled anyway (or am I misunderstanding what this is for?), and the tongs, well, who doesn't have tongs?
Anyway, in researching for this review, I've come to feel like something of an idiot, because the pieces are available separately and eligible for the free shipping promotion of your choice. Unless you don't already have a funnel, or don't mind the possibility of plastic in your canned food, I recommend saving five bucks and just getting these two pieces:
Back to Basics 284 Jar Lifter
Back to Basics 174 Magnetic Lid Lifter
If you need more than those two pieces, though, this set will do the job.
The jar lifter is fantastic, and ultimately I think it alone is worth the price of admission -- not because it's worth it in and of itself, but because it's a total necessity, so I would have purchased it at any price that wouldn't break the bank.
The other pieces are either already part of a moderately well-equipped kitchen, are nice but not necessary, and/or are not all that well constructed.
I'd opted to return a relatively expensive set of plastic funnels when I purchased this set, but the included funnel here melted a bit under the heat of the boiling brine I poured over the pickles-to-be. Same for the plastic surrounding the magnet when I used it (quite effectively) to grab the jar lids out of a simmer sauce pan. The lid wrench I'm just not sure I see a use for, since jars aren't supposed to be super tight and they tend to loosen when cooled anyway (or am I misunderstanding what this is for?), and the tongs, well, who doesn't have tongs?
Anyway, in researching for this review, I've come to feel like something of an idiot, because the pieces are available separately and eligible for the free shipping promotion of your choice. Unless you don't already have a funnel, or don't mind the possibility of plastic in your canned food, I recommend saving five bucks and just getting these two pieces:
Back to Basics 284 Jar Lifter
Back to Basics 174 Magnetic Lid Lifter
If you need more than those two pieces, though, this set will do the job.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Amie Norris
Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this set in December 2010 and have used it less than 10 times. The coating on the jar lifter is already splitting and flaking off. All I have used it for is to lift jars in and out of my canner-just normal canning use, no prolonged submersion in boiling water.
Review edited 1/6/12:
I contacted the manufacturer about this and they replaced it free. I haven't had much chance to use it since then but the customer service was great.
Review edited 1/6/12:
I contacted the manufacturer about this and they replaced it free. I haven't had much chance to use it since then but the customer service was great.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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You really do not need any special equipment for canning, but this set does make it easier.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 piece home canning kit
I bout this for my daughter in law for her birthday in June, she just started canning last season so I am excited to give it to her, I was nice to find everything in a set and not... Read more
Published 1 day ago by clodhopper
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Great and Necessary
I would recommend this product to anyone and everyone who cans. This along with the Aluminum Steam Juicer and the Apple peeler made it quick and easy to can homeade apple juice for... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kimberly
5.0 out of 5 stars
Handy
These are handy utensils for your canning projects. I used them all, and I really like the little magnet for picking up canning lids. Works great.
Published 2 months ago by O. Altizer
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I have used the pieces repeatedly while canning fruits and vegies. They just don't wear out! Quick to clean up and they don't fade in color. Amazing. Read more
Published 2 months ago by troublebreshers
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Basic Canning Set!
I ordered two of these for gifts to my daughter and daughter-in-law who were both recently married. They both appeared to be satisfied and appreciated the gift. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Katherine Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars
canning
This will be the first year that I will be getting back into canning so I'm looking forward to it
Published 3 months ago by J. Bass
4.0 out of 5 stars
back to basics 286 5 home canning kit
I myself have not used this product my husband may have used it when he was canning I am not sure
Published 3 months ago by Charlotte
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great beginning set.
This is a good beginner set for the price. It came promptly and as described. I would reccommend it to anyone who is interested in canning, but doesn't want to spend a lot of... Read more
Published 3 months ago by lilpnkbnny
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great Start
A little on the cheap side. We do occasional canning and give this set very light use. It has held up fine, no problems. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Britain Wilson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good quality
Have not actually used this yest yet as it is the middle of winter and we are waiting to be able to use our own home-grown vegetables and fruits. It appears to be of good quality.
Published 3 months ago by bberry77
