WitchHazel Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I'm so excited! I was in my local Lakeland yesterday, and saw they had Weck canning jars on the shelves (although they weren't under the Weck brand name). I've had a look online and they aren't in the catalogue, so I guess they are on trial or something. Weck are a German company, but they are very popular in the US. You can see more about the range on this US site http://www.weckcanning.com/ Their jars are perfect for pressure canning (which we started to do in 2010), which Le Parfait jars are not (US regs anyway). They are also much better than even proper kilner jars, because there is no metal to corrode (they are two pieces of glass, and there are re-usable metal clips which are put on AFTER the canning is done). The other difference between these jars and traditional canning jars is that one doesn't leave a headspace. They also come in fantastic shapes, including pretty ones for juices (which is one of the things we pressure can). Sorry if this sounds like a big advert. I'm just really pleased to see them here, as previously I've only been able to get the pretty shaped ones from a supplier in Germany, and the shipping costs have been quite high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 You naughty naughty girl for posting this!! I have quite a few Weck jars and they are great. Much easier to use than Le Parfait (of which I also have one or two ) and look great! Will have to go to Lakeland now.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I'm not looking.......I'm not looking.......help!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Stand behind me Lesley..... Oooooh, the asparagus jars look lovely! No Lesley, look away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 Ooh, I'm really pleased. I thought I'd be the only one who appreciated them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Not at all Hazel. My Parents have a house in Germany and whenever they or I go over, I pick up a few jars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
