Tattler vs Regular

[ketoriverfarm]

I have had good success with the older tattler lids too.  It is a bit tricky to get the tightening just right before processing.  I have probably had 2% failure rate.  Biggest problem was dill seed getting caught on the rim - so it was operator error.  Susan

[Muller's Lane Farm]

I started canning over 25 years ago so I have some old & new canning jars (Ball, Kerr, Golden Harvest). Last year, my failure rate was 1.1% (8 jars out of 681). Yes, I keep track on a spreadsheet of what I can and how much is left over from year to year so I know what I need to stock up on.

The only times I have had large failure rates using Tattler was because of what I was canning. One time it was potatoes that were a bit past prime. Huge failure rate, probably about 80%. Another time was apple pie filling. I wasn't using firm baking apples and the fruit puffed up (65% failure rate).

Other than that, I average less than 1.5% failure using all brands of canning jars, old & new.

[Wendy]

Most of my jars are old & I have had good luck with them. I have used the 4-ever re-cap brand & all of them failed. They sent me new seals & I am using them for the first time on the milk I am canning. If it fails I figure it's no great loss like my food would be. They had a huge problem with their silicone rings & they now offer them in nitrate. So, keeping my fingers crossed that they work on the milk I am canning. So far they are sealed, but I want to see if they hold a seal.

[Muller's Lane Farm]

Wendy, I was very tempted by the price of the 4-ever brand over Tattler then I started hearing about the huge failure rate of their silicone seals so ended up buying more Tattler.

Let us know about the new nitrate seals .... although, the words 'nitrate' & 'nitrite' don't sit well with me ... but that is in cured pork products!

[Wendy]

That was why I bought them in the first place because the price was much better. We'll see if they work this time.

OK, went to their facebook page & have seen messages about orders placed months ago that have not been received. Their homepage does not work for me. HMMMMMMMMMMM, maybe they have had more problems than I realized. I think I'll stick with my Tattler brand!

[Wendy]

Their last facebook post was February 7th.

[claytonpiano]

Milk? You can milk? HOW?? Inquiring minds want to know. Thread drift off now

[Wendy]

I can milk in a hot water bath for 1 hour. I use it to feed bottle babies so we can have the fresh milk.

[Deleted]

I have several boxes of tattlers but haven't tried them yet. I know there's technique difference too. So far this year I haven't canned anything tho so.... not much inspiration to try them. I know those who use them swear by them. I can't argue with success. I just haven't tried them.

Conversely, I have had very few failures with Ball so not really looking for an alternative. But I sure wish they still made the old Kerr lids. Those were great.

Anyone ever try the Klik-it re-useable lids? I got several packages at a garage sale once. They work great too, but they're not made any more. Rather tough to open tho.


I remember have this discussion on the 'other site'. I said I was a little apprehensive about trying Tatlers. One poster recommended canning water to experiment. Great idea. Lets you get the hang of the technique with no worry about food loss.   I chuckled, Hot water bath or pressure can? Do I up the salt? Add vinegar?
Seriously, it's a great idea to get used to Tattlers technique.