Weck Jars for Canning, Storage, and Decoration

Original Weck jars and Weck accessories are products that blend over 120 years of tradition with modern design and everyday practicality. In our selection, you'll find glass jars for preserves, sweets, serving dishes, and table decorations, as well as bottles for preserves and juices. These vessels are a firm favourite in homes, restaurants, and patisseries alike.

We offer jars in various shapes and capacities – from small 80 ml ones, perfect for spices, desserts, or purees, to litre-sized and larger options designed for pickles or main courses.

If you're looking for dessert jars, be sure to check out our jar dessert recipes here.

People buy Weck jars for many reasons that go beyond their basic storage function. Here are the main factors contributing to their widespread appeal:

Aesthetics and Design:

Iconic Look: Weck jars are renowned for their simple, elegant, and timeless design. They feature a distinctive shape, the strawberry logo, and a glass lid with a rubber seal and metal clips.

Fit Any Interior: Their versatile appearance means they blend seamlessly with various interior styles – from rustic and Scandinavian to modern minimalism.

Food Presentation: Dishes and preserves in Weck jars look incredibly appetising and aesthetically pleasing. They are perfect for table service, showcasing layered desserts, or salads.

Quality and Durability:

Thick Glass: Made from thick, high-quality soda-lime glass, which is resistant to high temperatures (ideal for pasteurisation and sterilisation).

Longevity: With proper care, they are incredibly durable and can last for decades. Components like rubber seals and clips are easily replaceable.

Food Safety: Glass is a neutral material; it doesn't react with food, nor does it absorb odours or flavours. It is free from BPA and other harmful substances.

Versatility of Use:

Preserves: This is their original and most well-known use – for canning jams, preserves, pickles, sauces, and marinated fruits and vegetables. The sealing system is highly effective.

Dry Goods Storage: Perfect for coffee, tea, spices, flour, sugar, pasta, grains, or seeds. They protect against moisture and pests.

Cooking and Serving: They can be used for preparing and serving single-portion meals (e.g., overnight oats, salads, desserts).

Decoration: Often repurposed as vases, candle holders, or containers for small items (buttons, jewellery, office supplies).

Alternative to Plastic Containers: Many people seek alternatives to plastic for health and ecological reasons.

Ecology and Sustainability:

Reusable: Glass containers are reusable products, aligning perfectly with the zero-waste trend and waste minimisation.

Recycling: 40% of the glass used in production comes from recycled materials, enhancing their sustainable credentials. Weck jars are made from thick, durable soda-lime glass, contributing to their eco-friendliness. The rubber seals are crafted from natural rubber sourced from controlled plantations, making them environmentally sound.

Supporting Home Production: Weck champions the idea of preparing food yourself and reducing the purchase of ready-made products in single-use packaging.

Brand and Tradition:

Long History: The Weck company has been around since 1900 and holds a well-established position in the market. It's synonymous with German precision and reliability.

Community: A large community of enthusiasts has grown around Weck products, sharing recipes, usage ideas, and inspiration.

In summary, WECK jars are purchased not just for their practical function, but also for the aesthetic experience, a sense of durability, versatility, and their ecological and sentimental value. It's a product that marries utility with beautiful design and a conscious lifestyle.

Johann Carl Weck was a German entrepreneur who saw the potential in preserving food through heating. In 1900, together with Georg van Eyck, he founded the company J. Weck & Co. in Öflingen (now Offingen), Germany.

In the same year, Johann Weck developed an innovative design for a glass jar and bottle with a lid and rubber seal, which became a symbol of the brand's quality and heritage. It was van Eyck who was responsible for the extensive marketing efforts that made the manufacturer a world-renowned Weck brand.

The distinctive Weck system – a glass jar with a glass lid, a rubber seal, and metal clips – quickly gained popularity across Europe.

Interestingly, despite over 120 years passing, the basic operating principle has remained almost unchanged. This speaks volumes about the perfectly refined design that has stood the test of time for generations. All glass components of Weck jars are produced in Germany and hold quality certifications.

Key Dates in Weck History:

• 1895 – Johann Carl Weck obtains a patent for food preservation
• 1900 – J. Weck & Co. founded in Öflingen, Germany
• 1906 – Official registration of the Weck trademark
• 1920s and 1930s – Expansion into European markets, including Poland
• To this day – Uninterrupted production according to original principles

Did you know that the very word 'wekowanie' (canning/preserving) in Polish took its name directly from the Weck brand? This term has become synonymous with homemade preserves and pasteurisation – a rare instance where a company name enters common parlance. Weck jars are cherished by generations of users for their quality and functionality.

Weck jars and bottles are made from soda-lime glass, specially selected for its thickness and durability. This thick glass is resistant to high temperatures, making it suitable for cooking, pasteurising, and baking desserts.

The company places a strong emphasis on ecology – a significant portion of the glass comes from recycling, and the seals are produced from natural rubber sourced from legal plantations. These are quality-controlled raw materials that guarantee food contact safety.

Three Key Elements of the Weck System:

• Glass Body – thick, durable walls resistant to pasteurisation and sudden temperature changes. Available in various shapes: cylindrical, tulip, conical.
• Glass Lid with Weck Logo – hermetically seals to the jar's rim. The distinctive strawberry embossment is the brand's hallmark. Transparent glass lids on Weck jars allow a peek inside, making content identification a breeze.
• Orange Seal and Metal Clips – made from natural rubber, ensuring an airtight seal, while two metal clips hold the lid in place during pasteurisation.

How Does the Vacuum Sealing System Work?

When heating a jar with its contents, pressure builds inside the vessel. Upon cooling, a vacuum is created, holding the lid in place without the need for clips. The characteristic 'click' upon opening indicates a properly formed vacuum.

Types of Weck Jars and Bottles in Our Offer

• Cylindrical Jars – classic shape, ideal for jams, compotes, and pickles
• TULIP Series – elegant, tapering upwards, available from 75 ml
• MOLD Line – traditional shape with distinctive fluting (450 ml and others)
• QUADRO Series – rectangular cross-sections, saving pantry space (290 ml)
• MINI-ZYLINDER – small containers (145 ml) for spices and desserts
• Narrow-Neck Bottles – for juices, syrups, and homemade beverages

Available Capacities:

• Small: 75 ml, 80 ml, 140 ml, 145 ml
• Medium: 200 ml, 280 ml, 290 ml, 370 ml
• Large: 450 ml, 580 ml, 850 ml, 1000 ml, 1.55 L and larger

Weck bottles are perfect for storing raspberry juice, elderflower syrup, or homemade lemonade. Each type of vessel can be matched to a specific function – small ones for desserts and spices, medium for marmalades, large for pickles and one-pot dishes.

Weck jars and bottles are exceptional vessels, perfect for canning seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as other homemade preserves. Thanks to their airtight seal, products retain their flavour and nutritional value for many months.

Fruit Preserves (Season: June–September):

• Strawberry and cherry jam
• Raspberry and blackberry preserve
• Plum butter
• Pears and peaches in syrup
• Cherry and sweet cherry compote

Vegetable Preserves and Savoury Dishes:

• Pickled cucumbers and gherkins
• Beetroot and leczo (Hungarian vegetable stew)
• Tomato sauces and homemade ketchup
• Pâtés and meat terrines
• Ready-to-heat meals (goulash, bigos)

Thanks to the glass lid and natural rubber seal, you can safely pasteurise both in a pot of water and in the oven. Once sealed, a vacuum forms, allowing preserves to be stored for many months without added preservatives. Canning homemade goodies with the world-renowned Weck brand is a pure delight. How to do it? We'll show you the ropes.

How to Pasteurise Weck-Type Jars – A Brief Guide

We tell you how to pasteurise in Weck jars in our guide HERE, but below you'll find a condensed instruction.

1. Preparation: Sterilise jars, lids, and seals in hot water or an oven.
2. Filling: Place preserves into the jar using a funnel or spoon, leaving 1–2 cm of space from the rim. Clean any residue from the jar's edge.
3. Sealing: Place the seal onto the lid, then put the lid on the jar and secure it with two clips opposite each other.
4. Pasteurisation: Place the jars in a pot with warm water (reaching 2/3 of the jar's height) or in the oven. Time and temperature depend on the type of preserve.
5. Cooling: Remove the jars and allow them to cool. Do not remove the clips for at least 24 hours.
6. Vacuum Check: Once cooled, remove the clips – the lid should be firmly suctioned to the jar and not open.

Safety Tips:

• Always check the condition of the seal before use
• Avoid sudden temperature changes
• Do not use jars with cracked glass
• Pasteurise fruit jams for a shorter time (15–20 min), meats and savoury dishes for longer (60–120 min)

Weck jars enjoy immense popularity in restaurants, cafes, patisseries, and catering companies. They serve as original and distinctive vessels for serving dishes, impressing guests and lending a homemade touch to culinary creations.

Applications in Gastronomy:

• Desserts in glass: tiramisu, panna cotta, no-bake cheesecakes, chocolate mousses
• Layered salads
• Portioned breakfasts: overnight oats, granola with yoghurt
• Cream soups and vegetable purees
• Appetisers and tapas
• Jams and preserves served with cheeses

Thanks to their distinctive shape, Weck jars are excellent as table decorations. The glass lids allow for aesthetic storage of dishes on buffets and wedding tables – without plastic elements that would detract from the impression of elegance.

Weck at Home – Ideas for Use Beyond the Kitchen

WECK jars are available in various shapes and sizes, making them truly versatile containers.

• Desk Organisation: paper clips, thumbtacks, rubber bands, pens in small jars
• Bathroom: cotton pads, bath salts, cotton swabs
• Children's Room: beads, LEGO bricks, crayons, glitter decorations
• DIY Candles: jars as containers for scented candles
• Mini-Terrariums: succulents and cacti in glass vessels
• Holiday Decorations: winter compositions, LED lights, dried flowers
• Kitchen: Weck jars can be used to store dry goods like nuts and grains, as well as leftovers in the fridge.

The uniform style of Weck glass helps maintain visual order on shelves and in cabinets. It's an ideal solution for lovers of minimalist interior design and the 'deco' philosophy.

In an era of growing ecological awareness, Weck jars offer a solution to the need for waste reduction. These are reusable products, designed for years of intensive use.

Ecological Arguments for Choosing Weck:

• Reusability – a single jar can serve for decades, passing down through generations
• Glass Recycling – a significant portion of the material comes from recycled sources
• Natural Seals – made from rubber from legal, controlled plantations; certificates confirm their quality
• Zero Plastic – glass lids eliminate the need for plastics. The absence of metal screw caps in Weck jars eliminates the problem of rusting, making them easy to keep clean for years.
• Ergonomics - Weck jars are designed to be safely stacked one on top of another, saving pantry space.
• Replaceable Parts – worn seals and clips can be purchased separately, extending the life of the jars

Choosing Weck jars instead of plastic containers reduces the amount of plastic in your home and eliminates food contact with plastics. It's an investment that pays off not only financially but also environmentally.

Food Contact Safety

Weck jars eliminate the risk of food contact with BPA or rust, as the entire construction is made of thick glass.

• Soda-lime glass is fully safe for food contact and does not release harmful substances
• Jars are suitable for pasteurisation at high temperatures
• You can bake desserts in them in the oven (within specified temperature ranges)
• Ideal for oil canning and preparing pickles
• The glass lid and natural seal do not require additional layers of plastic or foil
• Products comply with European food safety standards

As a home furnishing store, we're here to help you choose the specific capacities and shapes that fit your needs. Whether you're planning to prepare small dessert portions or stocking up for winter, you'll find the perfect solution with us.

Recommendations by Application:

Weck bottles are recommended for storing juices, fruit syrups, homemade lemonades, and liqueurs. Their narrow neck makes precise pouring a breeze.

When shopping, also pay attention to accessories – extra seals, clips, and plastic lids for refrigerator storage after opening a jar. You can find them in the 'accessories' category in our store.

Weck Jar Accessories – Essential Add-ons

A classic Weck jar set consists of four elements: a glass vessel, a glass lid, a natural rubber seal, and two stainless steel metal clips.

• Rubber Seals – available in various diameters (40 mm, 60 mm, 80 mm, 100 mm), made from natural rubber. Replace every 1–2 seasons with intensive use.
• Metal Clips – made of stainless steel, sold in sets. Essential during pasteurisation; once cooled, they can be removed and reused.
• Glass Lids – original replacements with the characteristic strawberry logo. Purchase when previous ones get damaged.
• Plastic Lids – a practical solution for storing opened jars in the refrigerator. Not suitable for pasteurisation.
• Filling Funnels – facilitate precise pouring of jams and sauces without dirtying the jar's rim.

In our store, you can purchase all these elements separately. If you're planning an intensive preserving season, it's wise to stock up on seals and clips in advance. WECK jars are available for wholesale and retail purchase.

Weck jars are a tried-and-true choice for anyone who values quality, tradition, and an ecological approach to food storage. We invite you to our store for original Weck jars, bottles, and accessories. You'll find a wide selection of capacities and shapes – from small spice jars to litre-sized vessels for winter provisions. Start your canning adventure today!