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Post by tenbusybees on Jan 28, 2018 12:33:44 GMT
I bought a couple of cases of Classico spaghetti sauce a few weeks ago and I noticed "Atlas Mason" is imprinted into the jars. Are these true mason jars? Have you successfully pressure canned using them? I hate to think I might have thrown out good canning jars before I noticed. The lids and rings fit but their website says they are not safe for canning. I'm not sure if that isn't just a CYB statement.
Thoughts / experience?
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Post by Use Less on Jan 28, 2018 13:41:57 GMT
I know people who can in them without incident, but I believe the glass may be less thick than those designed for home-canning. They can break during processing. I re-use these for dry storage of things I get at the bulk store, like raisins or nuts.
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Post by here to stay on Jan 28, 2018 15:26:00 GMT
I've never canned with them as I haven't canned in a very long time. I do vacuumseal dehydrated products in them. No helpful for your question, I know.
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Post by oldmania on Jan 28, 2018 20:11:08 GMT
I have pressure canned and hot water bath canned in the Classico jars. I never had one break and used them over and over. They appear thicker than other jars and are definitely my favorites. We are empty nesters and I find the 24 oz. jars to be just the right size for the two of us. The added bonus is that many friends save them for me.
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Post by paquebot on Jan 29, 2018 22:46:41 GMT
I know people who can in them without incident, but I believe the glass may be less thick than those designed for home-canning. They can break during processing. I re-use these for dry storage of things I get at the bulk store, like raisins or nuts. Those Classico Atlas jars actually have thicker glass than anything that Ball, Kerr, etc. have made in my lifetime. Martin |
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Post by Cabin Fever on Jan 29, 2018 23:46:59 GMT
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Post by paquebot on Jan 30, 2018 0:10:35 GMT
Every year this question comes up and it all comes down to the same conclusion. Classico is not in the business of making canning jars and therefore escapes any liability claims by stating that their jars are not meant for canning. Does sort of go against their own use since their product is canned under pressure. If their jars are strong enough for them to use, they are strong enough for us to use.
Martin
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Post by lindym on Jan 31, 2018 22:08:14 GMT
Had a bit of fun today. I have several dozen quart and quart & half jars with dried beans, rice, oatmeal etc. I know you can use a Seal-a-Meal and keep things a long time. I don't have a unit as I also don't have a freezer. But I did find online a hand held gadget that will vacuum jars using the Seal-a-Meal jar lid attachment. Ordered the vacuum and both lid sizes of attachments. It was easy to use and things should be good for a long time.
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Post by here to stay on Jan 31, 2018 23:02:59 GMT
lindym , I have been using a Food Saver handheld vacuum pump for a decade using their canning jar attachments. Works fine.
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Post by Jolly on Jan 31, 2018 23:12:26 GMT
I've used the Classico jars. They work.
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Post by tenbusybees on Feb 1, 2018 0:00:48 GMT
Waiting for the pressure to drop so I can open the lid of the pc'er and take a peeksy. Half the jars were old mayo jars, the other half new classico jars. I'm feeling pretty confident. Thanks, y'all.  |
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Post by paquebot on Feb 1, 2018 3:33:04 GMT
When one mentioned thinner glass, had to check those in WalMart today in case they've changed. Still identical to what they've been for years. Saw a different label and thought that another company was using the same jar. Nope, just another Classico brand. Stopped at thrift store and a lot of them in with quarts at 25¢. Don't need any more or I would have grabbed them all.
Martin
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Post by Use Less on Feb 1, 2018 13:21:22 GMT
When one mentioned thinner glass, had to check those in WalMart today in case they've changed. Still identical to what they've been for years. Saw a different label and thought that another company was using the same jar. Nope, just another Classico brand. Stopped at thrift store and a lot of them in with quarts at 25¢. Don't need any more or I would have grabbed them all. Martin That was me. Only saying what I was told when I called Classico up some years ago, inquiring. Easily enough that they just said that and skipped the whole question. For all I know, they had a deal with Atlas to not promote re-use. Not usually a conspiracy theorist  |
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Post by paquebot on Feb 1, 2018 17:27:14 GMT
At one time, I knew where you could buy them from the manufacturer but only full pallets. With the plastisol sealant, the Classico caps can also be used over and over. You can also buy new but just wouldn't have the Classico printing on them.
Martin
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Post by manygoatsnmore on Apr 1, 2018 18:23:38 GMT
I reuse them without a problem, too. I always look for canning jars at the recycling bins and quite often find Classico jars sitting out for the taking.
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