Weck Canning Jars

[perrystreet]

Does anyone know who stocks Weck canning jars in Manhattan? Downtown preferred! Thanks in advance.

[foodwhisperer]

Just curious why do you prefer Weck canning jars. I've used Ball jars for years and love them. Is Weck better? or just different shapes?

[treestonerivershrub]

Two things

-They have different shapes, many of them very different than Ball or other jars.

-The lids are all glass, instead of metal. It's good for when you're canning or storing something that might corrode metal...glass is just generally more food-safe...as long as it's in one piece ;)

[treestonerivershrub]

And here's Weck's take on why their jars are different

https://secure.cnchost.com/weckjars.c...

[foodwhisperer]

Thanks for the info

[Monica]

West Elm carries them. I just ordered 4 of them online and 2 came broken. I bought them to give granola gift to my kid's teachers but I wouldn't buy them for myself. The metal and rubber parts are annoying as heck too.

[treestonerivershrub]

This probably won't help you out much now, but for the record I guess Crate and Barrel now carries Weck jars.

[dontcallmethefword]

Try giving Broadway Panhandler a call.

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Broadway Panhandler
65 E 8th St, New York, NY 10003

[perrystreet]

Thanks so much. Sadly neither BP nor Sur la Table carry them.

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Sur La Table
75 Spring St, New York, NY 10012

[dontcallmethefword]

Bowery kitchen only has Ball, because I bought some there other day. Maybe JB Prince? Best of luck, Weck has such a great look to them.

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Bowery Kitchen Supply
75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011