I've been canning for a few years now, and rarely reuse the lids. I try to pull them off so they don't bend, but they're usually sealed so freaking tight, it's a failed attempt. How often can you reuse a mason jar lid (the metal ones with the red rubbery seal?) Are there alternative...

I purchased 3 dozen each, of the wide mouth and regular reusable 'Tattler' canning jar lid system as suggested by UncleJoe. It consists of a plastic lid and a rubber ring, you use the standard metal rings. I made a traditional blackberry jam with sugar and processed for 30 min in a boiling water...

I found a site for reusable lids over at Down Home Country Living It was in a post by JDY. Thanks Jerry. :kiss: TATTLER Reusable Canning Jar Lids Home Page