Back to Basics 286 5-Piece Home-Canning Kit | 
| Brand: Back to Basics
List Price: $17.99
Buy New: $12.49
You Save: $5.50 (31%)
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Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 316
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 8 x 6 x 12
MPN: 286
Model: 286
UPC: 018579175548
EAN: 0018579175548
ASIN: B0002BF1WY
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Home-canning kit provides 5 essential tools with stay-cool handles | | • | Jar lifter and magnetic lid lifter for removing jars and lids from boiling water | | • | Canning funnel directs ingredients into the jar quickly and cleanly | | • | Kitchen tongs; jar wrench effortlessly removes sticky lids | | • | Measures 8 by 6 by 12 inches; 1-year limited warranty |
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Product Description
* This kit gives you the tools you need to complete the job from start to finish * No more burned fingers * Includes canning funnel, jar opener, jar lifter, lid lifter, and tongs
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| Customer Reviews: Read 15 more reviews...
 Wish I'd realized the jar lifter was available separately August 6, 2008
Julia Rietmulder-Stone (Harrisburg, PA)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
I am brand new at canning, and did my first batch prior to ordering these tools. It went okay, but I was immediately sold on the idea of a jar lifter. I looked and looked locally but couldn't find one, and this set was available for immediate shipment.
The jar lifter is fantastic, and ultimately I think it alone is worth the price of admission -- not because it's worth it in and of itself, but because it's a total necessity, so I would have purchased it at any price that wouldn't break the bank.
The other pieces are either already part of a moderately well-equipped kitchen, are nice but not necessary, and/or are not all that well constructed.
I'd opted to return a relatively expensive set of plastic funnels when I purchased this set, but the included funnel here melted a bit under the heat of the boiling brine I poured over the pickles-to-be. Same for the plastic surrounding the magnet when I used it (quite effectively) to grab the jar lids out of a simmer sauce pan. The lid wrench I'm just not sure I see a use for, since jars aren't supposed to be super tight and they tend to loosen when cooled anyway (or am I misunderstanding what this is for?), and the tongs, well, who doesn't have tongs?
Anyway, in researching for this review, I've come to feel like something of an idiot, because the pieces are available separately and eligible for the free shipping promotion of your choice. Unless you don't already have a funnel, or don't mind the possibility of plastic in your canned food, I recommend saving five bucks and just getting these two pieces:
Back to Basics 284 Jar Lifter
Back to Basics 174 Magnetic Lid Lifter
If you need more than those two pieces, though, this set will do the job.
 Perfect tools for the job February 2, 2007
Marjorie Sizemore (Pen Argyl, Pa United States)
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
These tools really making canning easier. The jar lift is great!! If you want to can at home these tools are a most.
 $12.99 for the utensils when supermarket prices are getting ridiculous March 10, 2007
Dwight (USA)
3 out of 25 found this review helpful
I can't believe how much tasteless tomatoes and bitter squash cost in the stores. These tools are comfortable in the hand and feel solidly constructed. The funnel is made from molded plastic.
Home canning tools May 29, 2008
Maxine D. Cardenas (Jerusalem, AR, USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Progressive 5-Piece Canning Kit These items made canning so much easier. No burned hands/fingers.Progressive 5-Piece Canning Kit My husband saw that it was easier than he thought,we bought another set for him and he does jams, salsa and pickles.
It is a must to have, as far as we are concerned.
Back to Basics Home Canning Kit January 15, 2007
Maryann (Massachusetts)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is a great buy and the quality is great the shipping cost is a little pricey but I am very satisfied.
Thank you
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