Fillmore Container carries a wide array of lids & caps . They vary in size, material, finish, style and in the type of liner. The type of liner is an important component in determining which type of lid is best suited for your needs. In this guide to liners in lids and caps, we...
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There are a number of reasons why it’s important to bubble your jars before capping and canning them. Not bubbling your jars can result seal failures and/or spoiling product. Generally, you do not want any additional air to be trapped in your jars prior to processing. What does “Bubble your jars” mean? If your...
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Although this is a very common question, before we tell you how to sterilize canning jars, we will discuss some of the misconceptions on this issue. We will look at when and why sterilizing jars prior to canning could be necessary. What does Sterilization mean? To sterilize a canning jar, it would have to...
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This question gets asked more frequently than usual with the recent canning jar and canning lid shortages. While we do address the answer in a couple of other larger posts, we thought it was time to re-visit the topic. If you were to ask us “Can I reuse canning lids?” we could assume that...
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The holidays are a great time to learn how to make turkey stock. All of the large meals and gatherings usually result in many leftovers. In this post, we offer some tips on how to make the most of your turkey and holiday food prep that will help you reduce waste and stress! The...
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Are canning jars tempered? No, canning jars are not tempered. There are many conflicting claims, and articles posting misinformation which has resulted in significant confusion regarding this topic. We looked at the science and wanted to shed some truth on the matter. The fact is canning jars are not tempered, not even Ball canning...
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This post will help you understand the differences between the regular mouth commercial canning lids we carry. Choosing the best commercial canning lids for your product is crucial whether you personally supervise the production or use a co-packing facility. Be sure to discuss the limitations of the line equipment if you are using a...
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Summer is coming to a close and fall has arrived! The season has come for winter squash to mature in gardens and farmers’ fields. Sharon, from Simply Canning, shares her recipe and some tips to pressure can winter squash, such as butternut and pumpkin. Simply Canning, is a great resource for information on canning...
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