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Ball® Home Canning Discovery Kit (by Jarden Home Brands)

by Ball
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (81 customer reviews)

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  • Introductory home canning kit eases a novice canner into it with a trail set that makes use of existing kitchenware
  • Includes an illustrated, simplified instruction book with recipes
  • Also includes polypropylene rack with separate, fitted lifter that works in standard stockpots and 3 Pint jars
  • Efficient, low-cost way to learn canning, which could save money and broaden supplies in the long run
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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 11.5 x 4 inches ; 2.4 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • ASIN: B003ENB1KI
  • Item model number: 1440010790
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (81 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,370 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
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Ball Canning Starter Kit


Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews
187 of 189 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The basket is great, it does not melt August 26, 2010
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Let me say that I am not a "canner," or whatever the people who do a lot of canning refer to themselves as. I am a musician with a little down time at the end of August who has been inspired to preserve some of the fresh fruit that is floating around SoCal this time of year. This item was perfect for me: inexpensive, worked great, and no, it did NOT melt.

I was concerned after reading a few of the reviews of the product (many of which were written by people don't even own the item), so before I purchased the basket I did a little online research. The melting point of polypropylene (that's what the rack is made of) is somewhere around 320 degrees fahrenheit. Since water boils at 212 degrees fahreneit, I felt pretty safe.

And I was. No melting. Let me repeat that: no melting. Just canning.

Let me add that my stock pot is only 8 quarts and the rack touched the sides of the pot the entire time I boiled my fruit preserves (ideal "melting" conditions). No melting. Additionally, the recipe I used had me boil the jars a fairly long time -- 45 minutes -- and since the rack only holds 3 jars at a time I submerged it twice in succession (each time for 45 minutes). No melting. In fact, the rack was cool to the touch the moment it came out of the water.

Highly recommended.
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164 of 166 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for Beginners! September 7, 2010
I find it hilarious that people reviewed this item without even trying it. Give it a shot before you knock it or use another method, but don't write a negative review on something you've never used.

Anyway, I got this kit as a gift a few weeks ago and decided to take a stab at canning last week. I decided to make some jams and this kit was a huge help. I did not use the jars that came with the kit since they were too large for what I needed but I did use the basket along with some smaller Ball Jars. I brought the water to a boil, put the jars I used in the basket (it easily held 5 smaller cans and will hold 3-4 larger jars), put them in the water, and put a lid on top. I did not closely track the temp like some of the other reviewers. I boiled for 8 minutes as per the recipe then removed the basket from the water. It was not melted AT ALL. It wasn't even soft and it looked just as it had before it went into the pot. The jams sealed perfectly and are delicious.

I have since used the basket 4 more times with absolutely no problems. I still do not track the temp, even. I was told Ball is a reliable canning company with a great reputation and I trust them to release only good products for canners. If you are just starting out in canning you will find this product to be a huge help! Happy Canning!

10/21/10 Update: I have now used the basket a dozen times. I made Salsa a couple of weeks ago that required boiling for 45 minutes. Once again, the basket came out of the pot without melting. It still looks like new and I look forward to using it many more times.

3/20/12 Update: After a year and a half of pretty constant canning, this product is still in great condition.
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84 of 86 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars great addition to my canning supplies August 16, 2010
I've canned for over 35 years and the idea of not having to heat up my large canner to process a few jars of salsa sounded great. Despite the negative review, I purchased the canning discovery kit, took it home and set the rack and lifter in a stockpot of boiling water for 30 minutes. It came out exactly as I had put it in -- no melting. It would surprise me if a company that has manufactured canning equipment for as long as Ball would fail to fully test a new product.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for glass stoves September 11, 2010
I have a glass top stove so traditional large canning pots are not an option. I saw this and decided to give it a try. I have canned 8 batches of jam, 2 batches of tomatoes and a batch of pears. I am working my way through my garden and I have nothing but glowing reviews for this product. I have had no problems with melting and I've cooked it for 2 batches @45 minutes one after another.

I would highly recommend this product.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product - works well! August 26, 2010
I was surprised that a plastic item could be used for canning but it worked well and I had no problem with the canning basket. I made pickles last night and the basket came out of the water looking like it did when it went in. Since we are at a higher altitude the basket was in the water for a long time: maybe 10 minutes to come to a boil, 20 minutes at a "steady" boil, and 5 minutes with the lid off and removed from heat. I brought it to a boil on medium high heat instead of high heat as a precaution. I loved the fact that I could use it in one of my stock pots. The 6 quart was too small according to the dimensions given in the instruction book but my larger pot worked well. In fact the glass lid on my pot helped me see, for the first time canning, how low I could turn the heat to achieve a steady boil, which was about medium heat with the lid on. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. It took less than two hours from start to finish to make one batch of pickles!

I like:
It takes less time to heat the water.
The pot is smaller and much lighter.
I think this would work well for blanching tomatoes and peaches too.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice little kit
I bought this for smaller batches to can. Although not a heavy duty set up, it still works well for my purpose and seems to hold up to the use needed. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Misty
1.0 out of 5 stars very cheap material used
Item is very flimsy and not very durable. I wouldn't recommend it to anybody. I thought it was made out of silicone based material but its not.
Published 8 days ago by harshini fernando
4.0 out of 5 stars Glad I purchased this
Wasn't too sure about buying a plastic canning rack, but this has been great. I bought it when I purchased my Ball jam and jelly maker and since I am making smaller batches of... Read more
Published 11 days ago by Sara Rideout
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
I have only had the chance to use this once so far and I was very impressed with the results. It did not adhere to my pot nor did my little jars tip over. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Jinju
5.0 out of 5 stars Canner's dream
Have used this for almost a year now, works beautifully no problems. I have made everything from jelly to mustard and even given one as a gift.
Published 27 days ago by shellygirl
5.0 out of 5 stars Works Great
After reading some of the reviews about these melting and having issues I was a little concerned about buying one. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kenny
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
I made some salsa with the included recipe booklet right away and everything went stellar! My only complaint would be that it doesn't fit well in my big pasta pot, so to truely can... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Colette Breshears
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for starters and small batches
I've been canning for a few years, but purchased this set because you can do smaller batches than I could in my regular canners. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lisa
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginners!
This product eliminates the need for additional canning tools. Very easy to use if you are new to canning (like me), and if you only need to can small amounts. Read more
Published 2 months ago by tinybubbletoes
4.0 out of 5 stars Performs exactly as stated. I like it very much.
I've been canning for over 30 years, and this works well in my medium size canner. My jars did not tip over, and it was easy in and easy out. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kathy L. Young
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