Welcome to this short bonus episode of My Canning Cellar.

If you are new to canning you may want to know your upfront costs as well as continuing costs. Of course all costs associated with canning is subject to how you find your supplies, but I will break down my own costs from 2020 to now, the best I can without having kept any formal record. 

The jars I have bought are 4 oz, 8 oz or half pint, 16 oz which is pint and 32 oz which is quart. I have been given many used jars for free as well as some new jars. I asked for and received some through my personal Facebook page. 

My first canner was a McSunley Stainless Steel Water Bath Canner which is 21.5 quart and was a Christmas gift. I use this one for jams, jellies and high acid foods such as tomatoes and apples.

I had an Amazon gift card so my Mirro 22 quart pressure canner cost me just 35.96. I use this one for everything else. 

I just ordered a Presto 12 quart digital electric canner and paid 223.36. I ordered this from Amazon as well, but fyi it’s the same cost on Walmart.com.  I splurged on this smaller canner for two reasons: because I tend to can large quantities for just my husband and I because I don’t like to run the larger canners at less than full capacity. I feel that’s a waste of energy both mine and the propane. I also want to can outside on the covered porch in the summers to keep out unwanted heat. I found that I was uneager to can a lot last summer because it was just too hot indoors. I have electric outlets outside and a sturdy table. 

lids  107.03

jars  120.19

pickling lime   11.92

clear jel   8.98

labels  10.14

accessories   23.61

book   5.96

canners   259.32

Total so far, not including any of the foods I bought just to can: 547.15, and I have bought miscellaneous items at thrift stores like jar lifters that I can’t remember the price of. 

I fell into the trap of two 3rd party sellers on Amazon that were advertising Ball brand lids, but they were not.  The boxes said Ball, but they were generic lids. I got my money back and was told to keep or toss or donate the lids. I kept them and will use them in the most desparate of times. 
Thanks for visiting My Canning Cellar. Talk soon….stay safe. 

https://tinyurl.com/4625ry4e  Presto 02144 12Qt Digital Canner, Black Stainless

https://tinyurl.com/8kjk465y   Mirro 92122 92122A Polished Aluminum 5/10 / 15-PSI Pressure Cooker/Canner Cookware, 22-Quart, Silver

https://tinyurl.com/wy45nb5w  McSunley Medium Stainless Steel Prep N Cook Water Bath Canner, 21.5 quart, Silver

https://tinyurl.com/yjhyet3b     11 Inch Canner Rack for Pressure Cooker, Canning Rack for Pressure Canner (5-Pack)