Thanks for the tip. I bought some jars earlier today and am going to
try sealing up my rib rub tonight. Seems like a safe think to practice
on. I'll try the two lids tip in hopes that sealing goes smoothly.

Reading this newsgroup reminds me of all the summers I spent as a kid,
canning with my Mom. Good times.

Ross Reid wrote:
> ML Richardson > wrote:
>
>
>>Hi,
>>
>>I feel really stupid asking this, but how exactly do you use the
>>FoodSaver with Mason jars:
>>
>>1. Lid only?
>>2. Lid and ring together?
>>
>>I'm sure the video covers this, but I don't have a VCR. Didn't see
>>anything on their web site either.
>>
>>TIA,
>>ML
>
>
> You use lid only. Requires a jar sealing attachment, there's one for
> each lid size. Some FoodSavers come with one size attachment, other
> models don't come with any.
> Sometimes there is a problem sealing regular size lids but, one trick
> that I've found works very well is to apply two lids to the jar before
> using the sealing attachment. This is almost 100% effective and, after
> sealing just lift off the second lid.
>
> Ross.