Canning jars come in all kinds of convenient sizes to serve your individual needs 
4oz Jelly
4oz Jelly8oz Half-pint
16oz Pint
32oz Quart
The size of jar you choose will largely depend upon what you are canning and who you are canning for. When I can beef chunks for stews, I use a quart size jar because I have a large family. One quart size jar makes enough stew to feed my family of 6.
When I can chicken, I use pint size jars because we use chicken for a variety of recipes, some calling for small amounts some for larger. By using the smaller jars, I reduce waste.
Remember: Jars can be purchased with either a wide mouth or regular mouth. The one you use pretty much depends on your personal preference. Keep in mind that some foods are more easily placed in and removed from wide mouth jars.
Do not use jars from commercially prepared foods such as mayonnaise and peanut butter because they were made for single-use only. Glass home canning jars offer a deep neck and wide sealing surface to assure a tight seal. Always visually examine canning jars for nicks or cracks. Recycle or discard any damaged jars.
Most jars can be purchased with the lids and rings already in place. When re-using jars, you will need new lids each time to ensure a proper seal. These can be purchased seperately for a very low cost . Rings can be reused.
Be sure you know if you have wide mouth or regular mouth jars before going to purchase replacement lids.
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One thing to remember also, don't store the canned foods with the rings on. Once the jars have cooled, remove the rings and wash and mark your jars of food. Leaving the rings on can give you a false seal. If the jars are properly sealed, the lids will hold.
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