Customer Reviews

Norpro 6 Piece Canning Set

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For my first attempt at canning, I followed the advice in my canning book and purchased this kit. It was well worth the price, even if the tongs seem extra and I have not needed them yet. The jar lifter and lid lifter are especially useful, although the wide mouth funnel is helpful as well. The items seem well made for the price and I would replace them with the same brand if I ever needed to. Only downside is the inclusion of the tongs in this set.

I am a serious canner and I really put these items through their paces...I own three of these sets. The Norpro holds up every bit as good as my Ball brand set and cost half the price. The jar lifter alone will cost you $5-$6 at your local mass market retailer. The magnet lid lifter is one of those goofy little things that will save you time and your fingers if you preheat lids like I do and is $3.99 at that same retailer IF they have them. The only items not in good condition after multiple years is the plastic funnel which I just seem to crack them no matter who makes it in a year or so..they don't shatter..they just develop a crack and that is the beginning of the end. Buy a stainless steel canning funnel and end the madness...The other item is one of my jar lifters. It has some damage on the soft vinyl covering after a couple of years. I was told not to use dish washer detergent on the items covered in the soft vinyl..apparently it deteriorates it..so I am not sure the "dishwasher safe" is quite accurate if you plan on using them for more than a couple of years. But for $7 delivered, you get your money's worth either way.

This is a great set if you've never canned before. It makes the process much easier. The funnel helps get your food into the jars with little mess. The lifters help prevent hot water burns when trying to get both empty and full jars out of the water, and have rubberized grips so you can get a good hold onto slippery jars. The jar lid tightener it great to make the lids secure, and the magnetic stick helps get hot lids out of water and onto the jars without burning yourself. This is a great kit for a great price! I highly recommend it.