NorproCanning Essentials Boxed Set, 6 Piece Set

Ensemble très complet pour l'initiation au cannage.

I admit I bought this kit because it was the cheapest. I was just trying out home canning for the first time and didn't want to invest a lot of money in something I didn't know whether I was going to do again. As it turns out, I got hooked on small-batch canning, and I've found this little kit to be entirely adequate. Due to new guidelines from Ball/Jarden (boiling lids before capping jars is no longer recommended) and the fact that I have learned to not over-tighten the rings, I rarely use anything except the jar lifter and funnel, but both are indispensable. The jar lifter is sturdy and comfortable to use and grips hot, wet jars securely. I had planned to upgrade to fancier tools if I decided to continue canning, but at the modest volume of canning that I do, I think these tools will last me a good long while.

As much as I loved this set as I was unboxing it getting, very excited To start canning...I was left disappointed because my tongs were all rusted and flaking. I will have to return this product and look for a stainless steel set. Even if I get the same set again I can’t help but think after just a few uses they will start to rust and flake just like my current set. So disappointed especially after all the amazing reviews.

for the money it is good, however I think I would go with a higher price for better quality, dont like a plastic funnel (for hot stuff, and ht LIE and SCAM they tell you bpa free is safe, nope, no plastic is safe research it) and the bottle tongs are to hard to grip, (spread to far about with a jar in them and they do not feel safe the jars dont always end up in the middle and feel like they may slip out. the smaller tongs are very stiff opening up. Other than that it is a good set for the price,.

I am a serious canner and I really put these items through their paces...I own three of these sets. The Norpro holds up every bit as good as my Ball brand set and cost half the price. The jar lifter alone will cost you $5-$6 at your local mass market retailer. The magnet lid lifter is one of those goofy little things that will save you time and your fingers if you preheat lids like I do and is $3.99 at that same retailer IF they have them. The only items not in good condition after multiple years is the plastic funnel which I just seem to crack them no matter who makes it in a year or so..they don't shatter..they just develop a crack and that is the beginning of the end. Buy a stainless steel canning funnel and end the madness...The other item is one of my jar lifters. It has some damage on the soft vinyl covering after a couple of years. I was told not to use dish washer detergent on the items covered in the soft vinyl..apparently it deteriorates it..so I am not sure the "dishwasher safe" is quite accurate if you plan on using them for more than a couple of years. But for $7 delivered, you get your money's worth either way.