Non rusting mason jar rings?

[siletz]

Oh, that makes sense! I can see rust issues being a problem when they're in that kind of environment.

For making yogurt, or storing a half-used jar in the fridge I use the plastic storage lids. I have used them for many years without any problems sterilizing them in the dishwasher. You could probably boil them for a bit in hot water if you were concerned about it, but I haven't done this. Hope this helps!

[goatlady]

absolutely that yogurt making is what is ruining your jar rings. DO switch to the all-in-one plastic screw on lids instead. There ARE no other types of canning rings and I have had many of mine for 20+ years with no rust problems. BTW, I used to make yogurt by the gallon in large bowls in the over when all my kids were eating it by cupfulls!

[Faroe]

From now on, one piece plastic it is.

Thanks.

[Summerthyme]

Absolutely use the plastic rings for your application. However, if you're concerned about cleanliness, just put a flat (canning jar lid) underneath the plastic lid! It works fine.

For preventing rust otherwise, I always wash my rings in hot soapy water, rinse and then immediately stack right side up (so they don't hold water) on a broiler pan or cookie sheet with sides, and put into a warm (200°) oven for 20 minutes or so... until they're bone dry.

Then cool and store in heavy ziplock bags, which I put into a large rubbermaid tote in our (somewhat dampish- rings which were stored in onion bags used to rust) basement.

Summerthyme