CindyA

We had always reused the lids if they were in good shape and the seal looked good. My (frugal) friend returned some jars without the lids. When I asked her about it she said she had always used new ones every time she canned. Do you reuse your lids or get new every time? I just hate throwing away lids that look brand new!

I found a great catalog for supplies: www.KitchenKrafts.com I've placed one order and was happy with the quality of product. It's so hard to find what I need in stores around here. Also, I'm usually too late in the season deciding what I'll need and places are sold out.

My house already smells like a pickle factory today! I'm trying the Company Best Pickle recipe out of my Better Homes and Gardens canning book. Love that little book.

Annaquilts

Overal I do not but I have made jam before using old store jars from food and just reused the lids that came with that. I did store them in the frig though. I would be hard pressed to reuse lids, the round top part not the ring, on foods that I store on the shelf. I would never use reused lids for canned beans etc. Canning is so much work and with some of the foods you have to be extra careful.

mizkyp

I use new lids every year. I reuse the rings and jars though.

sweet

Although I have not canned lately, we always had new lids. Better be safe than sorry. The cost for lids is small compared to a visit to a doc or hospital.

mltquilt

Haven't canned in years, but do remember we always used new lids. Too much chance of possible spoilage or contamination.

mltquilt

lillybeck

My friend and I have always reused lids in canningg. They need to be inspected to make sure the seal on the round lid is still in good shape. I would not use any that are rusty or look worn. My friend has canned beans from yrs ago still and they are good.

barny

Although I haven't canned anything in a long while, I would never use the flats again to can. We always used new, but old [good] rings. The flats could get air in them and you would be in trouble.

bakermom

Lids?? never, it's a one use item. Now the rings, yes.

Jo M

I always use new lids and reuse the rings when canning.

I do use the old lids to store things like rice, dried beans, etc. I find that storing 1/2 an onion in a short wide-mouth jar in the fridge works really well. No smell and it lasts a lot longer too. (Chopped doesn't last as long)

LoisM

Great idea about storing a cut onion! Thanks!