Canning Jars for Measuring Cups

[HotSun]

As per usual, I'm here with another weird topic. I am particular about cooking with precision when it comes to measuring stuff. I've been frustrated at times with my Pyrex measuring set and I've found myself using canning jars more and more lately.


2 cups of water, ready for rice

The Ball jars I use are spot-on in their measure. I find it easy to mise en place with larger cooks with a few canning jars around, particularly when I need a lot of liquids like stock or milk. A canning funnel is useful for adding dry ingredients to a jar. Prepping in advance of a long or complicated cook is easier, as I can just pop a lid on and I'm ready to go.

Am I alone here?

[Michael_in_TX]

You know, that is not a bad idea. Measuring cups always seem unbalanced when sitting on the counter and it doesn't take much to bump them and spill everything. I've got pyrex 1-2 cup measuring glasses, but Ball jars would take up less space.

[Carolyn]

Great idea.
I have some Pampered Chef measuring bowls, but I like the jar idea better. I don't know why manufacturers continue to make tops that crack and tear like these do. I refuse to replace the tops.

[fzxdoc]

If I use those for liquids and spice ingredients, what will I put my moonshine in while I cook?

K.

[Alan Brice]

yer tummy?

[HotSun]

🤣🤣🤣 good one, Kathryn. Kidding aside, you actually had me thinking about this idea for all the broth discussions you've been involved in lately. Lots of liquid involved in that.