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When you take pride in the fruits and vegetables you've planted, there's no better way to preserve your food than by canning. Ace Hardware carries a variety of canning lids and rings to keep your prized goodies preserved long-term.

With both regular and wide mouth canning lids available, read on to learn everything you need to know about choosing the best canning lids for your canning projects.

Why Are Canning Lids So Important? 

Although they might seem like they play a minor role in the canning process, canning jar lids and rings are actually very important. In addition to ensuring that your foods stay preserved, they also keep your goods sterile and prevent contaminants from entering your jars for safe eating.

Different Types of Canning Jar Lids

Whether you're on the hunt for Ball canning lids, Masontops jar lids or options from other brands, Ace has a large inventory of canning lids in stock. Besides deciding on a brand, there are other considerations to think about. Here's a basic overview of the two different types of available lids to help you decide.

Wide Mouth Canning Lids 

These canning jar lids are designed to accommodate wide mouth jars. Due to their larger openings, wide mouth canning lids and jars are easy to clean because you can fit your hand inside without hassle. They're also great for storing larger items like pickles, whole fruits and beets.

Regular Mouth Canning Lids 

Regular mouth jars have a narrower opening than their wide mouth counter parts and need regular mouth canning lids. These jars are typically used for preserving sauces, jellies, jams and other items you can easily pour or scoop out. 

What are Reusable Canning Lids? 

Traditional regular mouth and wide mouth canning lids are typically made from metal. Most traditional canning lids are intended for single use due to the unique vacuum sealing process they require. Reusable canning lids can be cleaned and reused multiple times, and most are made from plastic.

How to Choose the Appropriate Canning Jar Lids 

The canning process you use will largely determine which canning lids and rings you'll need. The three approved methods for canning are pressure canning, hot bath canning, and hot fill canning.  

  • Pressure canning: Heat is used to build up pressure inside the jar and increase the internal temperature. This process is mainly used for preserving low-acid vegetables and meats like tomatoes, pickles and poultry.
  • Hot bath canning: Often used for highly acidic foods, water bath canning involves a process of filling jars with food, loosely sealing with a lid, then boiling the jars in water. It’s good for jellies, jams and preserves. 
  • Hot fill canning: This process involves sterilizing jars with boiling water then sealing them with a one-piece lid and turning the jars upside-down. 

Explore our entire selection of canning jar lids from brands like Ball, Masontops, PurMason and Jarware. Explore everything from Ball regular mouth canning lids to Pur wide mouth canning lids to Masontop’s flip lids. 

Find the right canning jar lids and rings for you canning needs at Ace Hardware. Then, explore our canning accessories and prep options to make it easier to preserve your favorite foods.