Norpro Canning Lid Rack

I have plenty of useless gadgets and hesitate before adding to my collection. That said, for a canner, this gadget is helpful and well worth the space it takes to store it. I have always struggled to retrieve the canning lids from the pot of simmering water but no more. The wooden handle remains cool so lifting it in and out of the water is safe and easy -- and the lids are now perfectly accessible.Please note that the hang tag attached to the rack states the lids should be kept in boiling water. This is incorrect. According to the makers of the two piece canning lids, they should never be boiled before being placed on the jar to begin processing. Their instructions are to bring the water to a 180 degree simmer and to maintain that temperature. A candy thermometer works great to track the temperature.I see no discoloring of the rack after a marathon pickle canning session. The rack was submerged in 180 degree water from 9 AM to 10 PM and it suffered no damage and worked as efficiently as I'd hoped. If in the future I experience any problems, I will update the review.This rack would make a terrific gift for any person who cans.Update 11/18/2011After a full year of use the rack still looks great -- no discoloration or hard water residue. I don't know how I got along without this handy tool.2nd Update 8/6/2014 Four Years later...I continue to use this rack and it still looks great. I am impressed with its longevity and continued usefulness.3rd Update 10/24/2015 Five years laterStill used as an essential tool for canning -- working perfectly and remains undamaged by use and age.

Good.

Very lightweight metal. Possibly aluminum. Easy to dip into hot water and lift out without creating a mess. I purchased it as a novelty as I normally throw my seals into a pot or a bowl with warm water. I’m enjoying using this. I would recommend it for someone else.

Works as intended. Makes grabbing lids out of boiling water much faster. Would recommend to any canner. Only dislike is the need to line the lid up perfectly to ensure it comes out smoothly.

This is an item you didn't know you needed! Arrived promptly, well packaged. Extremely useful: no fishing around with tongs. Plan to order several of these for gifts.

good qualityconvenient

This is a must have for any Canner out there. So much easier sterilizing the lids with this holder. Wished I had bought it sooner.

Works like it should. Very handy when canning