Best Canning Tools & Accessories
The core canning tools are a jar lifter to handle hot jars safely, a wide canning funnel to fill without spills, and a bubble remover for headspace. These make processing safer and quicker; add a rack and magnetic lid lifter as you go.
Top picks
Ball Jar Lifter Ball
Handling hot jars
A trusted jar lifter that grips hot jars securely so you lift them safely.
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Delove Canning Funnel with Strainer for Wide and Regular Mas
Clean filling
A wide canning funnel with a strainer for filling jars without spills.
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Norpro Canning Jar Lifter
Budget kit
A value jar lifter that safely handles hot jars for less.
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A few tools make canning far safer and faster. A jar lifter grips hot jars without slipping, a wide canning funnel fills jars cleanly and helps set headspace, and a bubble remover releases trapped air. Stainless tools last and clean easily; a rack and magnetic lid lifter round out the kit.
How the picks compare
The Ball jar lifter is the trusted standard for hot jars; the Delove funnel adds a strainer for smooth fills; the Norpro lifter is a value option. Start with a lifter and funnel, then add as you can more.
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Frequently asked questions
What tools do I need to start canning?
At a minimum, a jar lifter for hot jars, a wide canning funnel to fill cleanly, and a bubble remover to set headspace. A rack keeps jars off the pot floor.
Why do I need a jar lifter?
Processed jars come out of boiling water extremely hot, and a jar lifter grips them securely without slipping or tilting, which prevents burns and spills.