how to prepare jars for canning
A Beginner's Guide to Canning Remove lids and rings from jars. Place the number of jars you'll need on top of the rack in your stock pot. Fill pot (and jars) with water to cover, place a lid on the pot and bring it to a boil. Put your lids in a small saucepan and bring them to the barest simmer on the back of the stove. While the canning pot comes to a boil, prepare your product.