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You can use old canning jars as long as the lids fit tightly. Don't use old lids. You need to make sure you're going to get a good seal.
The blue ones are almost collector's items, anymore.
My mom always canned using the water bath. She made salsa, pickles, pickled beets, strawberry jam, canned peaches, and "chili mix" (tomatoes, onions, and green peppers in a jar together). We also did a lot of blanching and freezing, which is better for things like green beans and rhubarb.
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