Canning Equipment

Here is some important canning equipment you really need, and the stuff that might be handy but is not absolutely required.  Find out just what you really need to buy.

New to Canning? Here’s What You Actually Need
It’s easy to over-buy gear before you know what you’ll actually use. The three posts below cover the core equipment you will likely need. Everything else on this page is either a specific product review or a nice-to-have, not a requirement to get started.

Where to Start

Types of Pressure Canners – Dial Gauge vs Weighted Gauge. – Either works.  Here is the difference to help you pick if you are still shopping.
Pressure Canners – Which One is Best? – a comparison to help you choose between the common Brands.  All American Or Presto.
Water Bath Canner (Also Known as Boiling Water Canner) – the starting point if you’re canning high acid foods.
Guide to Canning Jar Lids – the basics everyone needs regardless of method.
Canning Jars Lids and Rings. – a quick guide on the basics of selecting, using, and storing canning jars, lids and rings.

Scroll the list of recent posts below or use the search bar in the upper right corner to find exactly what you need.