What size lids fit jelly jars?
Please refer to the chart below to determine what label size you need for your lids. When adding to the FRONT of the glass, 2″ or 2.5″ round labels will work on regular 8 oz half pint jelly jars or larger jars. A 1.5″ label will fit the FRONT of a 4 oz Ball jar or the LID of a 1.5 oz favor jar.
Why is there a shortage of mason jar lids?
It all began last year when the pandemic hit in early 2020. Stuck at home, people picked up gardening, then canning their harvest. “That led to a supply shortage of canning lids,” said Suzanne Driessen, University of Minnesota Extension food safety educator.
Is there a Mason jar lid shortage?
Yes, there is still a canning supply shortage in 2021. Most of the shortage related to covid 19 shows up in the shortages of canning lids, specifically the flat lid (“flats”), normally widely available, but now they are the first thing to go out of stock.
What can I use instead of a Mason jar lid?
The Homemade Option: An easy way to make your own plastic lids for canning jars is to take a look around your pantry. I’ve found that the lid from an 18 oz jar of peanut butter and the lid from a jar of mayonnaise, both fit nicely onto regular mouth sized canning jars.
Are ball and Mason lids interchangeable?
one can use the different brands together – regular jar to regular cover and wide mouth on w mouth. Kerr & Ball jar lids are interchangeable.
Are Mason jar lids universal?
With three universal lid sizes (wide mouth, regular mouth, and the exclusively Canadian “Gem” mouth), mason jars are unbelievably practical in that you can fit ANY wide mouth lid on ANY wide mouth jar, and ANY regular mouth lid on ANY regular mouth jar, and ANY Gem mouth lid… well you get the idea.
What kind of lid do you use for Mason jars?
There are two standard Mason jar lid sizes: 70 mm (2 3⁄4 in) referred to as “regular mouth” lids and 86 mm (3 3⁄8 in) referred to as “wide-mouth” lids.
Is there a substitute for canning lids?
Here are the best options for canning without lids. The best ways to can without disposable lids are wax seals and reusable lids. There are also a number of non-canning preservation methods including drying, smoking, salting, fermenting, root cellaring, and water glassing to name a few.
Are Kerr and Ball lids the same?
all of the jar companies have both regular size and wide mouth. Kerr & Ball jar lids are interchangeable.