Canners & Canning Utensils (117 items found)

Canning and preserving is a great way to reduce food waste and use extra produce from your garden. To get delicious results when creating your own concoctions or following recipes in a canning cookbook, you need to have the right equipment, tools and supplies on hand. Ace makes it easy to get everything on your list with a diverse assortment of pressure canners, canning crocks, canning utensils and canning accessories from brands like Presto, Ohio Stoneware and Ball.

Simplify Canning with Pressure Canners

When canning, maintaining an optimal temperature and pressure is key to achieving your desired results. Pressure canners can help you keep conditions within the ideal range. A pressure canner is a type of cookware that sits on your counter top.

To use one, fill canning jars with your ingredients and any canning mix that you choose to use. Seal the jars tightly with lids and rings. Add water, put on and lock the pressure canner lid and then place the canner on your stove. Vents at the top allow you to reduce pressure as needed. Some pressure canners feature digital controls to help you time the process and monitor conditions inside of the canner.

Try Fermenting with Canner Crocks

Canning is just one way of preserving food. Fermenting is a different approach that lets you create tasty kimchi, sauerkraut, fermented pickles and more. While you can ferment in a traditional canning jar, the process can be time-consuming if you want to prepare large batches of your favorite fare. Canning crocks make it possible to make more of the food you love while simplifying the process.

Usually made of stoneware, canning crocks have a cylindrical shape that allows for easy filling and emptying. To use one, add your ingredients and then place a preserving weight on top to compress the ingredients. Crocks come in an array of sizes and in different colors to match your kitchen decor. Some come with preserving weights for added convenience.

Stock Up on Canning Utensils and Supplies

In addition to a canner or crock, you may benefit from having additional canning utensils and accessories, such as:

• Jar lifters: Protect your hands with these tongs designed specifically for canning jars.
• Canner racks: Keep jars in position inside of a pressure canner or cooking pot with a wire rack.
• Canning funnels: Fill jars without drips and spills using a handy funnel.
• Canning strainers: Screw a strainer onto your canning jar to capture seeds and stems.
• Jar wrenches: Tighten and loosen lids with ease, using a handy jar wrench.

Shop Canners and Canning Accessories at Ace Hardware

Ace Hardware makes buying the canners, crocks, canning utensils and canning accessories that you need to whip up batches of delicious jellies, jams, pickles and fermented fare simple as can be. Check out our selection of canners and utensils online, filtering through options by brand, size, materials and more to find just what you’re looking for.

Need some help shopping? Visit your local Ace Hardware to stock up on the essentials and select a new pressure canner or canner crock. One of your helpful associates can introduce you to the latest canning products and recommend canners based on your needs.