Canning Kits

Canning kits are a great way to pick up everything you need in one package.

If you are just starting to collect your canning equipment and supplies, there are kits available that have all the specialty tools included. Some even come with jars and lids.

Smaller canning sets will come with just the hand tools like a canning funnel, magnetic wand and jar lifter. A more complete set will have the water bath canner plus all the hand tools.

My Recommendations

For a new home canner I recommend these three hand tools in addition to your water bath or pressure canner, jars and lids.

Jar Lifter - essential

Magnetic Lid Lifter (also called a magnetic wand) essential

Canning Funnel - essential

The other tools you'll see in these sets are helpful but not essential. These three are really needed.

Some of these sets come with canning jars and/or a blancher. Depending on what you are planning on canning, if you need a blancher it might be a pretty good deal.

I have not seen any kits that include a pressure canner. But there may be some available.

Pick one to fit your equipment needs.