4Ever Recap Reusable Canning Lids

Review by Zombease crew members Kyna and Jake

Up until about midway through the 20th century, “bailer” jars were one of the most commonly used types for home canning. These jars featured thick glass walls, re-useable glass lids, wire to hold the lids in place, and rubber to create a long-lasting seal once processed.

Eventually, disposable lids were introduced to the market, in an effort to simplify the canning process. Once these disposable metal lids were introduced to the market along with their screw-top closures, re-useable lids like those of the “bailer” were almost entirely abandoned, quickly becoming more of a collectors item than anything else.

Unfortunately, disposable lids may not be the bet answer after all. While the general process may seem a little simpler, there is one major downside to these little metal discs: Disposable lids are meant for single-use operations. That means no re-canning, re-sealing, or re-purposing for future canning projects and preparedness… something that a survivor may need to do during their stint outliving the undead.

This is where companies like 4Ever Recap come in, providing a relatively low-cost and reliable solution to the issue of one and done canning. We tested a set of 4Ever Recap canning lids with perfect results: a strong solid seal, even after months of storage and changes in temperature over the last year.

Available as regular-mouth, wide-mouth, or a combination of the two, sets of 4Ever Recap reusable lids can be purchased for as little as $17.00 + shipping (24 lids/seals). Although there is a slightly larger up-front cost when it comes to reusable canning lids like the 4Ever Recap, the long-term savings, reliability, and useability of them are worth every penny. Visit 4EverRecap.com for more information or to pick up a set or two for yourself today.

Special thanks to 4EverRecap for sending along a few sets for review and testing… now, where did I put that rhubarb jam?

*Canning is a delicate process that takes practice, confirmed recipes, and good equipment. It is a science that can be flawed on occasion and results are not guaranteed.