Find the Right Tools for Every Harvest.
From garden harvests to grocery hauls, find the tools that help you preserve food with confidence.
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PreserveWell Picks
The tools we'd choose first. Simple. Useful. Worth the space.
Presto Digital Canner (17 qt)
Digital Pressure Canner - Waterbath Capable, 10 Built-In Safety Features, Recipe Book, Stainless Steel, 17 qt
Why we like it
A PreserveWell-recommended pick.
Harvest Canning Pot with Rack (20 qt)
Stainless Steel 20 Qt Canning Pot with Rack | Water Bath or Steam Canning | Works on All Stovetops Including Induction, Glass, Gas
Why we like it
Easy to read altitude meter, and generally well-built. This has been my go-to water-bath canner for years!
Best for
Water-Bath Canning
COSORI 7-Tray Food Dehydrator
Adjustable-temperature dehydrator with 7 trays. Dries fruits, vegetables, and herbs evenly for long-term pantry storage.
Why we like it
A PreserveWell-recommended pick.
Presto 23-Quart Pressure Canner
Heavy-gauge aluminum pressure canner for safe preservation of low-acid vegetables, beans, and meats. Includes pressure gauge and canning rack.
Why we like it
A PreserveWell-recommended pick.
Granite Ware Boiling Water Bath Canner Set (21.5 qt)
Granite Ware Enamel-on-steel 12-Piece Canner Kit, Includes 21.5 qt. Water Bath Canner with lid, Jar Rack, Blancher, Colander & 5 pc. Canning Tool Set
Why we like it
A PreserveWell-recommended pick.
Excalibur 9-Tray Food Dehydrator
Large-capacity dehydrator with horizontal airflow for consistent drying. Ideal for bulk produce preservation and fruit leather.
Why we like it
A PreserveWell-recommended pick.
Nesco Snackmaster Dehydrator
Adjustable-temperature dehydrator with expandable trays. Dries fruits, vegetables, and herbs evenly for long-term pantry storage.
Why we like it
A PreserveWell-recommended pick.
Canning Starter Tool Kit
Essential canning tool set including jar lifter, canning funnel, lid lifter, bubble remover, and jar wrench and more. Everything needed to get started.
Why we like it
A PreserveWell-recommended pick.
FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer System
Compact vacuum sealing system that removes air and locks in freshness. Ideal for freezing fruits, vegetables, and meal-prepped produce.
Why we like it
A PreserveWell-recommended pick.
Ohio Stoneware Fermentation Crock (3 gallon)
3 Piece Kit for Fermentation & Preservation Crock Made in the USA. Ohio Stoneware utilizes a proprietary clay for producing their stoneware, 3 gallons
Why we like it
A PreserveWell-recommended pick.
Heinz Distilled White Vinegar 5% Acidity (6 gallons)
Heinz Distilled White Vinegar, 5% Acidity for Canning and Pickling, 1-Case (6 Gallons Total)
Why we like it
A PreserveWell-recommended pick.
Blanching Basket (3 qt)
Stainless Steel Colander Strainer Basket - 3-Quart Colander with Resting Feet & Handles
Why we like it
A PreserveWell-recommended pick.
Choose your rescue path
Start with what you have - a few extras, a full harvest, or anything in between.
Fermentation
Core Tools
The essentials you'll use every time.
Ohio Stoneware Fermentation Crock (3 gallon)
3 Piece Kit for Fermentation & Preservation Crock Made in the USA. Ohio Stoneware utilizes a proprietary clay for producing their stoneware, 3 gallons
Why we like it
A PreserveWell-recommended pick.
Helpful Tools
Nice to have — makes the process easier.
Glass Fermentation Set (5 liter)
Fermenting Jar, one glass weight, one air lock, one silicone lid, one silicone sheet and one recipe/ instruction booklet, 5 liter
Why we like it
A PreserveWell-recommended pick.
Glass Fermentation Weights (Set of 4)
Heavy glass weights that keep vegetables submerged below the brine during fermentation and pickling. Fits wide-mouth jars.
Why we like it
A PreserveWell-recommended pick.