Can I use this rack to process 4 ounce jars of jam? My current rack allowed the little jars to slip through the openings on the side of the rack!
838222
Yes, this works great for 4 oz jars. If you have two racks, you can stack them. I canned 16 4 oz jars in one batch last summer.
838223
Small jars don't slip through, but I haven't quite mastered keeping jars perfectly upright.
838224
I did, be sure you use the side for smaller jars, i.e. one side for quart size, other for pint and smaller jars. Hope this helps.
838225
Yes, this would be good for what you need it for as openings are not big enough for small jars to slip through
838226
The openings are too small for the jars to slip through. That is the reason I bought them. I bought two because I can stack them when using the squat little jars. They work perfectly!
838227
I'm sure you can. I used it yesterday to process 8 oz jars. There is no way small jars can slide out. I am planning to buy another so I can stack in canning kettle.
838228
It doesn't meet my needs. :-( And I so wanted to love it. The stockpot I use for most of my waterbath processing has too small a diameter to accommodate the rack. I haven't tested it for your specific question but if it's a nice close fit with the kettle, even if the 4-ounce jars did slip through the sides, they wouldn't go anywhere. :-\
59581
I doubt that it would be very effective used that way. The trivet is made of a smooth rubbery texture, so it isn't grippy, and doesn't have enough of a flat surface to really be used to open jars.
1705998
The jars are very sturdy. I have the stainless steel option and I think that would be good for you. I might be a little worried about them kilnking together though. I do not shake test my herb rack so I do not know for sure.
1675734
I only use it for spices, but it is very sturdy and free wheeling, so it would probably work for small jars of jam, etc.
994969
I can in half-Pint, Pint & Quart jars. Just adjust water level so it is about an inch or two above the jars you are using.
1252262
Yes if it is a measuring tsp. size. I used a funnel to add spices to the jars.
2281963
The rack width is about 2 3/4" You can fit spice jars etc up to 2 1/2" easily. The 2" spice bottles would probably be the best. They are easy to take in and off of the rack. We just have a variety of store bought spices, some smaller and some up to the 2 1/2" bouillon cube jars. THe smaller jars are good also. If you have the rack stationary on a wall there is no problem. I have one on a wall and another on a pantry door. The smaller jars tend to jiggle a bit when I open the door so we just put a 1/4" styrofoam strip behind them.
2092001
When you can you can't have the jars resting on a flat bottom. They make it that way in case you dontUse the rack inside
1340440
Why would you need a lifter to take out all the jars at one time. I have been burned more than once by jars slipping off the rack while lifting. Personally, I prefer to take the jars out individually with a jar lifter than trying to take all of them out at once.
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I use as large as Quart size jars and as small as half pint jam jars. I used both the shorter but fatter jam jars and the taller narrower jars. With the narrower jars I just had to position them right so they didn't tilt but it wasn't difficult to position. This was my first year canning and I had ZERO problems with it all. Recommendation from a friend though do not leave the rack submerged in water while you aren't actively using it (she says it can cause rust)
316268
Yes you can, it's not suppose to fit but if you hold it in place it will suction jars. You kind of have to shove the attachment into the rubberized part and make sure it's airtight and hold it there
1070189
just measure it. I use mine with larger jars and coffee carafes. mine does not fit onto a wide mouth quart jar.
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Patricia, I just happen to have a 4lb. bag of sugar sitting right next to the jar, and it appears that it would easily accommodate 5 lbs. of volume, so the answer is "yes" it should be able to meet your needs. It is a very nice jar. Good luck. Larry
1193454
You won't be able to fit six half-pint jars in it. I have gotten five in mine, but not six.
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It is designed for 3 one-pint jars. You can't (or at least I can't) fit 3 quart jars in it. You might put 2 one quart jars in it, but then you'd need a pot high enough.
525331
I put a half-gallon wide mouth mason jar in mine and had about 1/2 inch to spare to the rim of the pot. It seems like they might have designed it for this. You will want some sort of spacer (<1/2 inch) at the bottom so the jars don't crack from the heat. I would advise against submerging jars or adding water during the canning process (as one reviewer said).
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i also have used pint jars. the rack supplied, is of the same design as other canning kettles. this kettle is one of the best i've owned, and worth every penny. go for it.......