Weck Jars vs Mason Jars - Which One is Better for YOU?
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- Опубликовано: 23 авг 2024
- In this video, I am showing you the similarities and differences between mason jars and the German weck jars so that you can decide which home canning system is best for you.
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I can't wait to see the weck jar cake video. I've been using both types for years as well. Thank you for the information you share on your channel!
I am so glad to hear you enjoyed this video, Colleen! I will post a weck jar cake video soon 👍 ~ Anja
Hi Anja, I've used both here in Ireland. I agree that Weck jars are more dense and better in quality. I've never had Weck jars break in processing but have had a lot of mason/ball jars break, especially over the past 3yrs. I've now switched entirely to Weck and just use masonry jars for dry storage. Here the Weck jars are half the cost of mason/ kilner jars. I'd love to see the cake video please.
Nice and thank you for sharing!! I'll definitely do a cake video 👍 😊 ~ Anja
I have canned with both Mason and Weck jars. Personally, I've never had a Weck jar break during the canning process, but in recent years have had many Mason jars do so (all that broke were made in China). Both jars are valuable to have in our canning inventory. Thank you for sharing and introducing many to the beautiful Weck jars.
Thank you so much for sharing, Diane! I am glad to hear you're also enjoying canning with the Weck jars 😊 ~ Anja
@K Barnes When I purchased the jars, "Made in China" was printed on the box. It's not printed on the jars.
My wife and I just immigrated to Italy from South Africa and have been looking for a canning system as we used the mason jars in South Africa due to it being the only one that’s available. Looking forward to trying the Weck system. Thank you for the concise and clear information.
So glad you found this helpful 😊 ~ Anja
I have both Weck and the Mason jars . I can a lot and all year. I much prefer the Weck but I use both. And before I knew about Weck I have and collected the Mason jars. I have considered selling my Mason jars and switch over to the Weck completely . I am very excited to see your cake in the Weck jars ! Thank you for sharing information and knowledge. Very muchly appreciated. I have learned much and enjoy even more. Thank you.
I have both, though I don’t actually do canning. I just like storing in them, and I have to say if it weren’t for cost, I prefer the look of the Weck jars. (I only have the small tulip jars so far but want to add to the collection.) I forgot to look at your supply list before commenting, but in case it wasn’t mentioned, the clamps can also be bought separately. (I accidentally threw out a couple so found out the hard way.)
Weck and mason jars are perfect for food storage. And yes, you can order Weck parts separately 😊 ~ Anja
I have several sizes of Weck jars. I keep my sourdough in one. I love the way they look with dry foods, and salts.
I’ve never used them for canning…I may have to try them with jams!
Thank you so much!
Nice! They sure make beautiful storage and sourdough jars 😊 ~ Anja
@@OurGabledHome Yes indeed!☺️
I love my weck jars. I may be slightly obsessed especially the tulip range lol. I do have some mason jars , but I only use them for dehydrated vacuum sealed stuff. Living in the uk I find Weck to be easier to buy too. Weck have juice jars in different sizes which are great for juices & nut milks.
Love that you love your Weck jars as much as I do 😊 ~ Anja
Anja, thank you for such an informational video. So interesting. I'll be checking out your jam-making videos. I can a few of several things (jams, jellies, salsa, applesauce, etc) and once I've used a lid for the Mason/Kerr jars, I save the lids and put them into a bag that is marked "used". I then use those lids when I am storing things in the freezer such as my broths, pestos...I've only used the Weck jars for dry storage because I've been so uninformed as to how to can with them. So cute to see the little kitty checking out what Mom is doing today!
Sounds great, Judy! Thank you so much for commenting and happy canning 😊 ~ Anja
Thank you Anja, lot's of good information in this video. I use both types of jars primarily for storage of beans, lentils etc. For myself, I prefer the look of the Weck jars. Stay well. ( I would be interested in baking in the Weck jar video.)
It makes me very happy to hear that you enjoyed this video, Patricia! And stay tuned for the Weck jar cake video 😊 ~ Anja
Weck jars seem perfect for canning. My only reservation is I know my kids will drop the glass lids when getting jam. The Kerr jars are only a dollar each or less when they go on sale, but the single use lids are a deal-breaker. I can't think of many alternate uses for them and they aren't even recyclable. It's just too much waste.
"Einwecken" :-) My grandmother used to do this a lot when I was growing up and I finally started to do this again here in New Zealand my biggest problem is finding Jars and the "Einkochtopf"... at least now there is one company that brings Weck jars into the country... FINALLY... otherwise they have mason jars and agee jars here but finding a lid is a mission... I much prefer the proper weck jars with the glass lids...thank you for sharing this! Side note: there are other jars in Germany available as well though... and yes, you are correct that the procedure has been around since the late 1800's. We always had the whole cellar full of preserved fruit, gherkins, beans and all sorts of other things (my family had a Gaertnerei)...
That's right! My grandmother was also always "einwecken". Vielen Dank für den lieben Kommentar 😊 ~ Anja
Love my Weck jars, have been used in canning for soooo long... I use them often. Thanks for the info... blessings 🌞
Aww, that's so good to hear! Happy canning 💛 ~ Anja
Do you know if they would be good to use for fermenting (without the clamps)?
@@RLcollection I've not done this personally, however I know loads who do... they leave off the clamps and rubber ring, set it on a plate on the cabinet... blessings 🌞
@@RLcollection Yes, they actually are - with their clamps as excess gasses can still escape 😊 ~ Anja
Great info! I’m a newbie. I’ve got my books, a brand new pressure canner and I’m deciding on my jars. The Weck jars are beautiful! 😊
Liebe Anja, ich habe auch beide Arten von Gläsern und mag die Weck Gläser doch etwas lieber. Es gibt so viele unterschiedliche Formen und Größen, da findet sich immer das richtige Glas für den jeweiligen Zweck.
Auch ich benutze die Gummis immer wieder und hatte noch nie ein Problem deshalb. So gibt es also weniger Abfall und das ist schließlich auch nicht zu unterschätzen.
Danke, dass du beide Systeme vorgestellt und verglichen hast, für manche Zuschauer sicher eine gute Entscheidungshilfe.
Ganz herzliche Grüße von Milka
Das freut mich, daß Dir das Video gefallen hat. Hier sind Weck-Gläser ja nicht so bekannt und populär, aber ich benutze sie auch gerne 💛 ~ Anja
Thank you so very much for this video. Weck jars are beautiful to me. I use both but I prefer the Weck jars.
Yes, please post the cake in a Weck jar video. The larger tulip Weck jar is great for keeping my sourdough starter in. The opening makes it easier to feed, stir and keep clean. I love your videos! ❤️😁
It makes me happy to hear that you enjoyed this video! And stay tuned for the Weck jar cake video 😊 ~ Anja
I'm a proficient pressure canner. I can in both Mason and Weck (more rare just due to cost). During the pandemic it was hard to find the 'flats' and I had a ton. I pressure can a lot. Weck to the rescue. I am in no way what I consider a rebel canner. I follow the National Center for Home Preservation recommendations whether canning borracho beans or salmon. I do my best to research and err on the side of caution. I have found that I am able to reuse the rubber Weck seals IF I hand wash thoroughly. They do not like the dishwasher. I actually use a Sharpie marker each time I use them and 'tick' them. This gives me an idea on how many times said rubber has been used. Very helpful. Question: what do you use the tiniest Weck jar for? I have several but not entirely sure of its best canning (water bath) use. Thank you Anja!
Sounds great and thanks for sharing. The tiny ones I used for herbs or butter on the table.
I don’t have any weck jars, yet. 😉 I have always been intrigued with the weck jars. I may have to start my collection now. My husband & I just recently retired & we have been canning like crazy. Mostly Veggies, jams & pickles. I am looking forward to your weck cake video.
Sounds great! Happy canning 😊 ~ Anja
I love the German jars. They are gorgeous. I actually found a few while thrifting. I haven't used them for canning yet. Fantastic video. 🤗
Sounds great! Love that you love your Weck jars 😊 ~ Anja
I'm amazed at your vast knowledge of domestic things and appreciate your generosity in sharing it so freely and helpfully! I love your gas range! What kind is it? It's beautiful!!
I use Ilve Nostalgie Range. You can check out my full review here: ourgabledhome.com/ilve-farmhouse-stove-review/😊 ~ Anja
I just inherited a whole car full of weck jars. I am so excited. Thank you for this video.
That's so awesome!!
Very informative video! I have seen the weck jars before in other videos and honestly forgot about them. Thanks for sharing and showing how they work. I really love the look of the weck jars and with my slight jar obsession I might get in trouble 😂 oh and I'd love to see the cake video as well. God bless 🙏❤️
I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed this video! Definitely stay tuned for the Weck jar cake video 😊 ~ Anja
I think that most people in the UK will use your method of canning. I don’t know of anybody who pressure cans or water bath cans. I heat the jars in the oven first and add my goods while they are still hot. I also reuse lids which are also sterilised and it’s obvious if they don’t seal properly. They always seal. X
Yes! Things are a bit different here in the US ...
We lived in the U S and Canada for quite a few years and, yes, things are very different. X
I recently got two 1-liter Weck "tulip" jars. I LOVE them. I have large palms for a woman and due to an injury I got from a glass crack-popping into my finger decades ago causing me to have to get stitches I am SERIOUSLY concerned about being able to easily fit my hands into whatever I wash. The 1-liter Weck tulip jar is actually wider than I really need (i.e., I would be okay with the 3/4-liter or 1.5-liter Weck tulips jars which are not quite as wide), but they fit in my refrigerator door where I like to keep my sourdough starter. I really had to bite the bullet to buy these expensive jars but had a feeling I would want two and it saved just enough to buy two at a time that I could get myself to buy the two. I'm really glad I did. I have been using a quart Mason jar for my starter for years, but I'm so glad I got these!
Awesome! So glad you find them helpful!
I have never canned, but would like to. I don’t excel at math so doing both jars would be confusing to me. I will have to use the jars whichever are best for my small family. Thank you for the introduction to Weck jars.
Hi Linda, not being good at math myself, I don't actually find it very complicated to convert recipes to the metric weck jars at all 😊 ~ Anja
@@OurGabledHome Yes, and Google or other search engines do a great job of handling the conversions, too 😁. Or a scale when appropriate.
I love my Wecks too. I pressure can and waterbath with them and they are much more reliable than other jar systems I've tried. By the way, the official recommendation is now 2 clips even for PC. I do use mason jars as well, for some ingredients and American recipes. Kind of like a homage to my American heritage. But the lid thing feels rather wasteful even though I reuse. While Wecks gaskets seem to hold up for ever, specially the medium and smaller lid sizes. So if durability is a criteria and you're looking at two model's with the same size, I'd recommend the one with the smaller lid.
Thank you so much for watching and for sharing these helpful tips 😊 ~ Anja
Paula from Mexico, it has been awhile since I wrote. I Have a few jars from Amazon. Thank You I didn’t know how to use them for canning. I got them for my sour dough starter because of glass top. 1/2 liter size. They came with a wooden top. My first order came broken they were replaced. From Amazon. They all came with the rubber band & clamps. I imagine they would be cheaper for me if I ordered them directly from Germany, maybe. Amazon was expensive with the shipping to Mexico.
Nice! I am glad you like your Weck jars. If you order them through amazon and they come broken, you can return them! You can sometimes find them on ebay or etsy, too 😊 ~ Anja
I think one of the biggest difference between Weck and Mason ist that Mason are not for multiple use. They start to rost after one use. Weck being Glas and a replaceable rubber gasket does not have that problem!
Yes! I did chicken and ground beef yesterday and after once use they come out rusted I get it that's it's a chemical reaction but so frustrating when the prices are higher and higher .
The cat is super cute and interested in jars. 😄
I haven't tried canning with Weck but I will say that the jars keep things fresh longer than Mason jars. I buy heavy cream from a local farm. It has nothing added; no preservatives or thickeners. I used to put the cream in a Mason jar and keep it in the fridge but it always spoiled before I could use it up. With the Weck jars, the cream stays fresh. I did have to get use to the clamps and I wish the jars had spouts. Otherwise, I really love them. BTW, I have tried the method of inverting the jars when canning...works just fine. It's old school but it's a lot less time consuming and less messy than the other way. Do you use this system for the Weck jars?
Nice! Yes, you can also invert the Weck jars ~ Anja
Thank you for your video. I am a frequent canner ( Mason jars only). I have never had a problem with canning procedures, always have a good seal. I received a bunch of Weck jars from my mother, and I intend to can in them. I have never used Weck jars, it’s new ground for me. Now that I have watched your video, you have ‘de-mystified’ Weck hard for me. Happy to have watched your video!
I am happy to hear you found it useful! Happy Canning! ~Anja
Hallo, ich melde mich aus Deutschland! Für die alten Weck-Gläser gibt es immer noch die passenden Klammern! Liebe Grüße aus der Eifel
Danke für den Tip! Ich besorge meine Weck-Gläser und Zubehör immer gerne bei der www.glaeserundflaschen.de/ 😊 ~ Anja
A Seal Compounding on the metal lid. I am get more and more Weck Jars in my canning stash. I hunt for them in Charity Shops and Yard Sales. Sometimes I go to a local retailer and I will make an offer on Jars that are missing the rubber gaskets, clips, lids, Glass lids are usually a there. Customers pinch the gaskets and clips from this store all the time. I wish they offer the gaskets and clips in store. They are relative inexpensive when I order only from Weck Jars.
Sounds great! Thank you so much for sharing your tips 😊 ~ Anja
Thank you for this “both sides of the Atlantic” perspective.
Thanks Anja!
You are so welcome!
I find the weck jars beautiful, and i do love the fact that only glass touches the food , but they are soooo expensive here in Canada there is no way i can convert. 😢
I am sorry to hear there so expensive there. Maybe find some used ones?
Die Firma Weck ist gerade insolvent gegangen und es herrscht ein Andrang auf die Gläser. Hier verkauft ein Restaurant Eintöpfe in Weckgläsern und ich muss noch ein paar holen. Hoffentlich gibt es die Gummis noch eine Weile. Ich habe einteilige Klammern geholt und finde die praktisch. Neu gekauft habe ich einen Dampfbackofen, der ein Einweckprogramm hat. Damit will ich Bolognese versuchen.
Ja leider, aber anscheinend gibt es sehr viele Firmen, die Weck gerne übernehmen möchten. Also ist noch nicht alles verloren ...
Thank you for the detailed information. I learnt a lot. A question for you....is there a difference in the glass from your Grandma's to the new ones in market now.? I feel the one's now are more on the greener tint than the clear glass? TIA
I am so glad you found this video helpful! As for the newer glasses being different than the older ones, you might want to reach out to Weck directly. However, I can't tell any difference using them ~ Anja
Hi, thanks for the video. I think the weck jars are beautiful, albeit pricey. A few questions. What is the simplest system for storing all the bits and pieces for the weck jar, efficiently? Also could you make of video of non-traditional uses for weck jars..as decor? Are the weck jars only made in clear? Can you microwave in them without the rubber and the clips? My dollar has to work hard, so lots of uses and flexibility is key for me...but I also like things simple to store. Thank you...
So glad you enjoyed the video! I keep the clamps and rubber rings in another (Weck) jar. I think they only come in clear glass but you can use them in the microwave. And good suggestion about non-traditional uses for Weck jars 😊 ~ Anja
I sometimes have problems with the rubber going stale on the wecks, which leads to the rubber being pulled apart when opening them.
Interesting; some of mine have held up for decades. They are best stored in a dry and dark place 😊 ~ Anja
Growing up we had mason jars with glass lids and rubber seals. We always reused the rubber seals and the metal lids. I think replacing them is just a way to make more money from people.
Nice! I, too, like to reuse when possible. Thank you so much for sharing 😊 ~ Anja
I can just about everything in Weck jars (living in Europe where Mason jars are uncommon and extremely expensive). I've learned that the Weck rubber gaskets are reusable. When washed and dried I store them in zip-lock bags so they won't dry out. I wonder if it's the FDA that recommends one time use or if Weck has the same guideline? I haven't been able to find any information in Europe that supports that the gaskets are not reusable... but maybe that information is available in Germany?
I think Weck officially recommends using a new gasket every time (at least in the US) but most people (including me) have successfully reused them many times 😊 ~ Anja
Hi Anja, I have one question about the Weck jars. Do they seal without going through the entire canning process? I would like to use them for food storage in the refrigerator on occasion and I can’t quite tell if the Weck jars are not good for that. Thank you for the informative video!
Yes, you can use the rubber gasket with the clamps and get a very good seal. Weck also sells other lids so check their website. I am glad you found this video helpful 😊 ~ Anja
Nice video, thanks for the explanation. Actually I live next to the city where Weck comes from. You could watch the videos of "Steffi kocht ein" she did a lot of good research about botulism and einwecken.
Oh I just saw that you linked her web shop, so you probably saw that.
Yes, Steffi has great video! Thank you for sharing 😊 ~ Anja
I did 😌
Thank you very much for good diligent explanation. How do you store your jams, do they still need refrigerate?
I am so glad you enjoyed this video! If I have a good seal, I store them at room temperature 😊 ~ Anja
@@OurGabledHome Thank you! I did my first jams and they sealed perfectly! I continue doing it this way.
@@eya5760 Nice 👍!!
Excited for the weck jar cake!😀
It's coming, stay tuned 😊 ~ Anja
Hallo Anja, ich bin über deinen Kommentar bei "Steffi kocht ein" auf deinen Kanal gestoßen und hätte da mal eine Frage: Wie macht man denn so ein Mason Jar auf wenn das Vakuum besteht? Einfach mit der Hand? Mit einem Messer aufhebeln, oder gibt es ein bestimmtes Tool? Ist dieser Deckel dann anschließend so verbogen, dass man ihn nicht mehr benutzen kann, weil das Metall vielleicht sehr dünn ist? Ansonsten könnte man den Deckel doch so lange verwenden, bis die Gummierung kaputt ist?
Kannst mir auch auf Englisch schreiben, wenn das für dich komfortabler ist. Ich verstehe alles, aber es fällt mir leider schwer auf englisch zu schreiben, weil ich gefühlt jedes 5. Wort wegen der Rechtschreibung nachschauen muß und das dauert dann ewig.
Liebe Grüße; Christine
Hallo Christine, meistens kann ich meine Mason Jars einfach mit dem Daumen (oder zwei) aufmachen. Entgegen der offiziellen Empfehlung benutze ich die Deckel auch so lange bis sie wirklich kaputt sind 😊 ~ Anja
Personally, I have found it is sometimes difficult to break the seal on Mason jars and I wind up using something to pry open a corner to break the seal. And then, the top is slightly bent. I am thinking of gradually switching over to Weck for canning, especially if the Mason jars are being made in China (some have reported more breakage recently with those) because I think the German quality is better. Hello from USA.
Danke für das Video und ja bitte, wir backt man einen Mini Kuchen im Weck Glas? Und deine Katze ist ja so süß!! LG aus dem heissen KaliSüd 😁🌞🌞
Schön, daß Dir das Video gefallen hat! Meine Katze war wohl auch an den Weck-Gläsern interessiert ... Weck-Glass-Kuchen-Video kommt bald 😊 ~ Anja
Oh and a cheesecake, or strudel in a small weck jar would be heaven for my waistline.
Yes, I will post a video about cake making in Weck jars soon 😊 ~ Anja
I love the weck jars
I want to see a video on making cake in a weck jar! 😁👍
Yes, I will post a video soon, stay tuned 💛 ~ Anja
Hello kitty 🐈
I really love my Weck jars and was going to buy their juice jar 3-pack, and discovered their glass contains lead. Has anyone else heard about this? I don't want to be concerned about safety. 😟
I have not heard that. Would you mind sending a link where it says that?
@@OurGabledHome My reply from yesterday was somehow removed... However, in the meantime, I did hear back from Weck (as I had sent them an email from their website), and here is what she shared:
"The small percentage detected is minimal and migration into the food impossible. The German food and drug administration responsible for food safety is testing the composition of the glass mixture, as well as the rubber ring. Total elimination of lead in the glass is not possible. The J Weck company in Germany has been in the food preserving business for over 100 years and takes food safety very seriously."
Based on some Amazon reviews and replies to questions others asked on Amazon about lead, I feel confident this is an accurate statement, and that these are still high quality jars. I will be placing an order soon on their website for some juice jars to add to my collection!
Blessings to you - Merry Christmas!
@@AC_2.4-10 Thank you so much for sharing!
Wenn es dich interessiert... "Steffi kocht ein" hat diese Woche erst ein interessantes Video hochgeladen über die Unterschiede der verschiedenen Deckelsysteme.
ruclips.net/video/lMymUejTURE/видео.html
Haha, ja, Iris, das hatte ich dann auch gesehen und danke für's Erwähnen 😊 ~ Anja
Weck jars seem objectively better but its way more expensive
Lol, I bet the Weck jars have been researched in countries using metric and weck jars. Somewhere in Europe there has to be somebody willing to pay for that research.
Yes, plus they have been around for a long time 😊 ~ Anja
Oh no. A cat is in the house. He will knock over jars he doesn't like.
The Mason lids seem somewhat overpriced for what they are. They might not come off undamaged for reuse. The manufacturer can get away with this because hobbyists and rich farm owners can afford them. They've got the USDA onboard too. $.$ Twist-off lids are bought by corporations and they will save pennies where they can. Wasting a lid on a small jam jar or low value watery product is too much.
Weck jars seem much more economical. Tool-less opening is also handy. I've never handled such jars. When you clamp them down, how do you boil one in a pot? Wouldn't it blow when the steam can't vent around the edges? My understanding is that a normal lid will lift on overpressure.
WECK is better.
Psssst... there's a cat!
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