equipment$18–28 per 12-packused in 1 side quest
Wide-mouth mason jars (pint)
Glass jars with wide openings and two-piece metal lids designed for heat-processing preserved foods. The wide mouth accommodates whole vegetables and makes packing easier than regular-mouth versions.
What to look for
- 1True canning jars with two-piece lids (flat disc plus threaded ring) not single-piece storage lids
- 2Tempered glass rated for boiling water processing
- 316 oz (pint) size as the most versatile for small-batch preservation
- 4Smooth rims without chips for proper seal formation
Skip
- Decorative jars with one-piece lids—they won't form proper seals for shelf-stable preservation
- Used jars with damaged rims or threads
Used for: Fermenting foraged greens and vegetables · Pickling wild edibles · Storing dried herbs and seeds · Making small batches of jam from wild fruit
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
