Canning day can get messy jars here, lids there, sticky brine everywhere. If you’ve ever wished for a cleaner, faster way to work, try this simple but powerful method: the Two-Towel Canning Workflow.
This setup, paired with your Hungry Artisan 8-Piece Canning Kit, keeps your process organized, speeds up jar handling, and reduces seal failures.
How It Works
You’ll use two clean kitchen towels on your counter, each with a specific role:
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Towel #1 – The Hot Zone:
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Place sterilized jars, funnel, and ladle here.
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Fill jars, de-bubble, and set headspace.
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Tools stay on this towel only until jars are sealed.
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Towel #2 – The Clean Zone:
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Once jars are sealed and wiped, move them here with the jar grabber.
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This towel becomes your staging area for filled, ready-to-process jars.
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Keeps hot jars away from sticky spills and rim contamination.
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Tools in Action (from your kit)
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Wide-Mouth Funnel: Keeps fills precise in the Hot Zone.
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Measuring/Headspace Tool: Stays on Towel #1 for consistency.
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Magnetic Lid Lifter: Keeps lids off messy counters.
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Jar Grabber & Tongs: Safely move jars between towels and into the canner.
- Labels: Once jars cool, move them to your labeling station with dates & notes.
Why It Works
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Cleaner Workflow: No cross-contamination between sticky brine and clean jars.
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Fewer Seal Failures: Jars stay hot and rims stay clean.
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Faster Pace: A dedicated space for each stage means less back-and-forth.
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Professional Feel: Like a restaurant “mise en place” but for canners!
Pro Tip: Color-code your towels, red for Hot Zone, white for Clean Zone, so your process is foolproof even on busy canning days.