Prepworks by Progressive Canning Funnel for Regular and Wide Mouth Jars

Amazing amazing amazing! Such a simple little thing but makes all the difference when you’re trying to can 20+ jars at one time! It keeps the rim clean and the opening is big enough to be able to ladle a lot at one time. It’s very sturdy and functional. Wish I bought this before I got all of the cheesy ones from Walmart.

Great canning item. Loved the measurements on the side of the cup.

This is exactly the kind of sturdy funnel I was looking for, it fits different size jars and is a quality product - impressed with the value!

So good to have a funnel that will work on both small and large mouth jars.

I try to live a frugal and simple lifestyle, and my kitchen reflects that. I prefer to have the equipment I need, balancing price and function, and generally ignoring aesthetics. Small things like measuring spoons, basic utensils, etc. definitely aren't fancy in my kitchen. Every once in a while though, you find a kitchen gadget that costs a few dollars more, but is worth every penny. This funnel is that kind of product, and I wish I would have purchased it sooner. I use it regularly, usually to pack quart canning jars with varieties of different soup for freezing. It's perfect for transferring everything from hearty chowders to stock into any size glass jar, regular or wide mouth. I was concerned about warping or melting from heat, since I usually funnel hot soups, but I've had no issues with it. The top of the funnel is large enough to accommodate my largest ladle, so there's less dripping. It's much less messy. My counter top stays clean, and the smart design prevents food contamination since the inner rim doesn't contact the countertop. The headspace gauge is accurate, and helps prevent overfilling, so no more mishaps from freezer expansion. Best of all, it's easy to clean, and doesn't have a bunch of hard-to-reach nooks and crannies to scrub. I've washed it many times in the dishwasher, top rack, with no problems. This is a must have item for anyone who cans, freezes or uses glass jars for any kind of food storage.

A good funnel is always a useful tool in the kitchen. This particular funnel has it good points. It does provide a stable funnel on top of a canning jar. The markings on the side help to determine the level of food or liquid in the canning jar. The level markings are clearly printed. However, I did not find it all that easy to view the liquid level in the canning jar. I probably consider this aspect of this funnel more of a sales gimmick than a real tool for using when canning.The funnel itself is like any funnel and performs its function adequately. It is definitely easy to clean. I found it dishwasher safe. Though you will need to set up upright in the dishwasher to avoid it collecting water in the process. I would put it only on the top shelf because it is made of plastic.The design of the funnel does give it a solid seat on top of the canning jar. The funnel will not be moving around during use which is good. The construction seems to be good. I have no real complaints about this funnel.If I had it to do over, would I purchase this funnel, probably not. Personally, I think I prefer the stainless steel wide opening funnels over this one. However, if you feel this funnel will work for you, then I have no problem recommending it.

Should have bought this a long time ago. So handy and helps so much by staying stable on top of jar while I fill it

I have not used my Progressive International CKC-300 Regular and Wide Mouth Canning Funnel yet, [read on to see my update after hours of use] so maybe I should not have rated it at this time. I have seen many people use this item and it appears that time is saved by having the headspace measurement on the side of this funnel...no more second guessing and looking several time on each canning jar you fill up. Should save a lot of time, leaning over and checking the headspace. Also, appears to me that this is constructed to keep your jar rim clean, this will also save time, I will still have to clean off the rim of each jar, but maybe I will not be so...OCD about cleaning the rim for a good seal. I will try to comment on my own post if this does not work out the way I think it will. Going to make some homemade rotel today. Sept 17th update on this product: My husband and i have now used this item for four days when we put up 110 pounds of browned ground beef and 70 pounds of grill marked beef sirloin and pork tenderloin. My husband loved it, I thought it was a little bulky and prefer my old stainless one. I might add here, I do not enjoy working with ANY of the plastic ones. I have also had the opportunity to use this product making some jellies, again it just feels a bit bulky to me. I do not think it kept the jar any cleaner after using it to jar the jams and jellies. I have seen several use and love this, including my husband, I do not dislike it, I guess I just prefer what I am used to. The construction of my product was great right out of the box...sturdy and strong and I did not need to use it to see that. My first review was based on, out of the box appearance. Since I have used this product for many hours since my review, maybe it would be important to comment that my unit did not melt with jarring boiling hot jelly and jam. I was also hoping not to continue to checking the headspace and thought this device would save time in that area, but with actual use found there was no improvement over my old stainless one. I have no clue, nor am I responsible for what happens with any product that anyone else receives in the mail. This is only my take on the appearance and how my husband and enjoyed working with the product. Please note that even my husband and I did not share the same opinion as we worked together to get this huge amount of meat pressure canned. Some days, ya just got'a get up and laugh.