Of all the Ball jars out there, the Pint & Half has always been my favorite. It holds 24 ounces, has straight sides, and always feels like just the right amount. I reach for one whenever I’m putting away leftovers, pouring a smoothie, stashing pantry staples, and making extra-long pickles.
When I first started canning, the Pint & Half was not currently in production and so I haunted thrift stores, antique shops, and eBay in order to amass a small collection. Then, in early 2012 Jarden Home Brands announced that they were bringing the Pint & Half back. I cheered! I wrote blog posts! I bought several boxes.
Today, I come bearing sad news. I’ve learned that the Pint & Half is going to become a collector’s item once more. Ball Canning has discontinued this useful vessel (cue the weeping). I am heartbroken that my favorite jar is soon going to become scarce.
I’ve teamed up with my friends at Fillmore Container to send this noble jar out with a bang. They still have a goodly supply in stock, but it won’t last forever. So this week, they’re sponsoring a celebratory giveaway featuring the Pint & Half.
One lucky winner will get $100 credit* at Fillmore Container, one case of the Pint & Half jars, and
two wide mouth iLids for easy access to your smoothies, quick pickles, and dry good (winner will choose lid color). What’s more, Fillmore Container is also giving away two more cases of the Pint & Half jars over on their blog. You have so many chances to win!
Please use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter! And when you’re done with that, head over to Fillmore Container’s blog to enter their giveaway!
*Store credit can be used for product or shipping, but once the $100 is used the winner is responsible for anything more than $100 including shipping.
Disclosure: Fillmore Container is a Food in Jars sponsor and so does pay a monthly fee to display a banner ad on this site. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed within this blog post remain entirely my own.
My favorite size! I’m sad to see them go.
I love that size!! Crazy! Thanks for the opportunity!
Very sad news – I like them for smoothies and iced tea in the summer. I’ve even knit cozies for travel with them.
These would work awesome for my tinctures I make.
Why, why, why…. love them for all my tomato products and asparagus. Bummer
I have never used this size but they would be great for smoothies or milkshakes.
Oh, wow! I didn’t know these existed and now….
Wow surprised they are being discontinued. I will need to stock up.
PeggyP
Total bummer… maybe they’ll bring them back in a few years.
They are a great size jar for maple syrup!
Love these jars. Thanks for offering this contest. Congratulations to whomever wins.
I just bought a case of these at the end of last season because I loved the look of them! They looked perfect for pickles. Good to know they’re being discontinued 🙁
I wish I had know about these sooner. The slim design is perfect for my space.
There are never enough of these pint and half jars for all the pickled asparagus I love to preserve. Whatever will we do?
I do a tremendous amount of canning and have never seen these jars here. Would love to try them out!
I grew up with these jars. I’ll forever remember them as my mom’s size jelly jars 🙂
I never even knew these were available.
This is my favorite size for a water glass in the summer.
I’ve never seen these and now I must have some!!
Now that it has been announced the pint and a half size is being discontinued, there will be a run on them. I have two this size and they are always in use. Time to stock up.
It’s certainly a pity they’ve been discontinued!
These are my favorites! Hopefully I can get some more before they’re all gone.
Love this size. Sorry to see it go.
I have never used them but I love their size! They would be perfect for smoothies or milkshakes for kiddos.
I love this size–it’s perfect for so many things when I can items just for the two of us. I’m on my way to Winco to see if they have any in stock!
That is super sad news. TIme to stock up!
They do look like they’d be lovely for pickles!
I have 1 or 2 of these and love them. Looks like I need to order some.
I love these jars! This breaks my heart – I use them for everything. Cue heading to the store to buy a few cases!
How sad that they aren’t going to make these anymore.
I live these jars!
I can’t believe they’re discontinuing the pine and a half jar – it’s my go-to for iced beverages all summer long, as well as dry goods storage. Will need to add another case of them to my supplies before they’re off store shelves…
I can see these for beverages and also for canning “long” vegetables like French filet beans (my favorite homegrown pole bean) or asparagus. Or for super-long pickle spears!
Got a few of these from a friend, they are my favorite for jam or jelly. Never been able to find them in stores, so excited about this offer.
Love these jars, but am not on twitter so I can’t enter the giveaway.. I just bought a case last week! Guess I will be checking out their supply and grab another case!!
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Sue, there are a number of ways to enter the giveaway, including the comment you just left. Tweeting is just one of the methods.
Nooo! They’re sooo good!
I’ve never seen these in person. I must get some!
Oh, I haven’t used that size before. It sounds perfect for storing my dried beans and lentils.
Love Ball jars, and I agree, the 1 1/2 pt jars are very special and hold just the right amount for so many things. I especially like it for jams and tomato spreads.
I bought a box when they first brought them back. I guess I’ll have to go get another before they’re gone!
Oh, I love these jars and I’m sad they are being discontinued! I love to make pickles in them and can tomatoes in them!
Pint and a half are the only jars I use for pickles! Such a bummer!
I haven’t used them, but would love to have some tall jars that are smaller than a quart!
Im super sad they arent making these anymore 🙁
Thes’d be great to have. I don’t understand how they can be discontinued!
What the what? WHY? These jars are AWESOME! They’re PERFECT! 🙁
These were some of my favorite canning jars and I can no longer find them! Great post 🙂
I had no idea these jars were so rare! I actually have a bunch of them in my jar cupboard and use them all the time. They must have come from a garage sale or something ages ago. Now that I know they’re discontinued I’ll be sure to take good care of them!
Would love to try these out!
I haven’t used these, but I’ll have to buy some! They look so useful.