Canning Equipment & Supplies: Simply Canning

A list of canning equipment you absolutely must have…and some that aren’t required but very very handy!

Canners and canning equipment spread over the countertop.

From must-have essentials to optional but highly recommended supplies, utensils and canning tools.

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Essential Canning Equipment List

Types of Canners –

Graniteware water bath canner sitting on the stove. — Water Bath Canner

Stainless steel water bath canner with glass lid. — Water Bath / Steam Canner

Seven quart jars of peaches in the steam canner base. — Steam Canner

All American Pressure Canner sitting on the stovetop. — All American Pressure Canner

Looking at the dial on the top of the Presto pressure canner lid. — Presto Pressure Canner

Small Mirro pressure canner with the lid sitting on the kitchen countertop. — Mirro Pressure Canner

All American and Presto pressure canners sitting next to each other on the deck. — Pressure Canner Brands
Which one is best?

A canner filled with hot water and jars. — Electric Pressure Canner

Canning Jars, Lids, Rings

Wide mouth and regular mouth rings with flat lids sitting beside them. — Guide to Canning Jar Lids

Various metal and silicone canning racks piled on the countertop. — Canning Rack

Canning funnel and jar lifter and lid lifter sitting on a wooden cutting board. — Canning Kits

Three blue Ball canning jars in three different sizes sitting outdoors with the mountains behind them. — Canning Jars

Reusable canning lids on jars that are stacked in the pressure canner. — Reusable Canning Jar Lids

Tattler rings and flats spread over the table surface. — Tattler Canning Lids

Harvest Guard lids and seals spread over the instruction card from Harvest Guard. — Harvest Guard Canning Lids

Optional canning equipment and supplies

Although I Call Them Optional…They Really Do Make Life Easier

Steam Juicers Make Juicing Quick, Easy, & They Retain More Nutrition!

Steam juicers are not to be confused with steam canners: They’re very different! Steam juicing is a great way to get the most out of your food. Watch the video review at SimplyCanning.com

Steam Juicers

4th Burner Pot: What’s That? It’s So Handy, It May Just Stay There!

This 4th burner pot is excellent for canning, dehydrating, and making other recipes. Here’s everything I like about it! SimplyCanning.com

4th Burner Pot

Food Strainer

A food strainer (or food mill) is a valuable canning tool.

Food Strainer or Food Mill

Volcano Stove Grills: Great for Outdoor Canning!

Volcano stove grills are tested and reviewed by SimplyCanning.com. With a clear set of criteria that keeps safety at the forefront, canning outside is 100% do-able! Can anywhere!

Volcano Stove Grills

Outdoor Canning Stove: Camp Chef Review from SimplyCanning

The Camp Chef Stove is reviewed for use as an outdoor canning stove. Try it as an alternative to your smooth top range.

Outdoor Canning Stove: Camp Chef

Canning Jar Storage Boxes: The Jarbox is a Real Sanity Saver!

Canning Jar Storage Boxes: How does the Jarbox hold up? Does it work? How much does it cost? SimplyCanning.com

Canning Jar Storage Boxes

Apple slicers are actually apple corers, peelers, and slicers in one!

Peeling, coring, or slicing apples for canning? This apple slicer makes it easy! Learn how it works what to look for when buying at SimplyCanning.com

Apple Peeler-Corer-Slicer Tool

Apple slicers are actually apple corers, peelers, and slicers in one!

Clear Jel is the go-to for thickeners. Ditch the flour and cornstarch!

Clear Jel vs flour or corn starch as a thickener is a no brainer. Once you see the results, you’ll be as hooked as we are at SimplyCanning.com. Learn about this great product and get canning!

Clear Jel

Antique Canning Jars

Antique canning jars… Do you love anything vintage or antique, especially kitchen items? Sometimes vintage jars are still put to good use. #SimplyCanning #antiquecanningjars

Antique Canning Jars: How to put in good use?

Simply Canning Guide & Home Preserving Recipes

The Simply Canning book is the ultimate guide to home canning without overwhelm or uncertainty! Have confidence with knowledge.

Simply Canning Book

Simply Canning Guide & Home Preserving Recipes

A pickle pipe makes fermenting just about anything a snap!

The pickle pipe has the SimplyCanning.com’s stamp of approval! We tested this item against the traditional method and an air lock when making sauerkraut. How did it stack up? Read on and see!

Pickle Pipe

Home Canning Jars: Creative Storage Solutions

Home canning jars take up a lot of room. Whether filled with food or not, you’ll need a place to keep them clean and safe. SimplyCanning.com talks about getting creative and finding storage that isn’t in the way.

Creative Storage Solutions