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RE: Home Canning: Is it WORTH it?
I've used Tatlers, too. I use regular lids, too, because I get so many at yard sales for next to nothing. But the Tatlers do stand up over time. And my jars will outlive me, unless I drop them. Some of them are older than me, too.
Do you put a little cooking oil or spray on your rubber gaskets when you store them? My aunt taught me that years and years ago. She said it helps prevent them from drying out. Of course back then it was not Tatlers but the really old jars with the glass lids and metal clamps. I do it with the tatlers and store them right on the plastic lid so they don't go out of shape.
I've never tried that, but I can see that it would be a good idea! I'll start doing that, for sure. I do put the rings on the tatlers, too, for storage. Thanks for the tip and happy canning!