If you shop yard sales, you might run across a black granite water bath canner. These are usually just a few dollars. Often, though, they’re missing the rack and bottom piece which are essential for canning correctly.

I was in a Do It Center (hardware store) and ran across this display of canning items. There were many replacement items available at excellent prices!

There were even pressure canner replacement items!

They also carried very sturdy heavy apple peelers/corers and fruit mills.

I saw dehydrators, too!

Be sure to check out your local hardware store for canning supplies. This one carries wayyyyy more than the local big-box store, and their prices were better!

NOTE: Remember to have your pressure canner gauge checked yearly by your county extension office for safety!