equipment$8–20used in 3 side quests
Canning funnel and jar lifter set
Specialized tongs that grip hot jar necks securely and a wide funnel that keeps jar rims spotlessly clean during filling. Regular kitchen tools can't do either job safely—you need these to avoid burns and seal failures.
What to look for
- 1Jar lifter with rubberized or coated grips that won't slip on wet glass
- 2Funnel wide enough for your jar size (wide-mouth or regular)
- 3Stainless steel construction that won't rust or corrode
- 4Lifter handles long enough to keep hands away from boiling water (10+ inches)
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- All-plastic lifters that soften in steam
- Funnels without a lip that rests on the jar rim
Used for: lifting boiling jars from water bath without burns · keeping jar rims clean during filling for proper seals · transferring hot pickles or jam safely · preventing broken jars from slippery handling
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
Personal Growth
Food Preservation & Preparation: Master Traditional Techniques
Turn fleeting harvests into year-round flavor—one jar at a time.
Creative Arts
Home Cooking and Preservation
Cheap produce in, a pantry you're proud of out.
Personal Growth
Urban Food Preservation Academy
Turn your kitchen into a preservation lab and make food last months, not days.