Did you know that the average person uses 50-60 lids per canning season? That's a lot of lid-boiling action! And, fun fact: the first lids were made from tin and were super expensive. Nowadays, you can get them for pennies on the dollar - talk about a steal! But, don't get too excited, you've still got to boil them.
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So, what's the magic number when it comes to boiling lids? Well, it's not just about the time, it's about the temperature too. You want to make sure that water is rolling at a good boil before you add in your lids. And, pro tip: use a lid rack to keep them from getting lost in the pot - you don't want to be fishing around for lids in a pot of boiling water, trust us.
