Pickle Jar With Lifter: What to Store and How to Use
By Kilner® - Iconic Glass Jars, Bottles & Equipment | Kilner® | Published: 2026-10-21
Category: Buying Guides
Learn what to store in a pickle jar with lifter, how to use it for quick serving, and whether it fits your pickling routine. Honest trade-offs included.
Quick answer
Use the Kilner Pickle Jar with Lifter for fermented or pickled vegetables you want to serve straight from the jar without fishing out pieces from brine.
Why a built-in lifter changes serving
Standard pickling jars require you to tilt, pour, or use tongs to retrieve pickles. The Kilner Pickle Jar with Lifter has a specially designed insert that lifts pickles above the remaining brine, so you can grab one without getting your fingers wet or disturbing the liquid level. This is especially helpful for frequent serving, such as at a dinner table or from a refrigerator shelf.
The lifter also helps keep the remaining pickles submerged, which slows spoilage and preserves texture. This jar is not meant for long-term shelf storage of unopened pickles — it works best for jars that are opened and used regularly.
What it stores best
The 1-litre capacity suits medium batches of pickled cucumbers, carrots, onions, okra, or fermented sauerkraut. The wide mouth makes packing whole vegetables easy, and the glass body lets you see the contents. For very large batches (3 litres or more), you may need a larger jar without a lifter.
What it does not replace
This jar is not a replacement for a canning jar with a two-piece lid for water-bath processing. The lifter mechanism is not designed for high-heat canning, and the jar does not include a sealing lid for vacuum storage. Use it for refrigerator pickles, fermented vegetables, or short-term pantry storage after opening.
Decision rules for the Pickle Jar with Lifter
- Choose this jar if: You frequently serve pickles from the same jar over days or weeks and want to avoid dipping fingers or tools into brine.
- Choose this jar if: You make refrigerator pickles or fermented vegetables and need a container that keeps pieces accessible while remaining submerged.
- Skip this jar if: You need a jar for water-bath canning or long-term shelf storage without refrigeration — this jar lacks a vacuum-seal lid. Look for a Kilner preserving jar with a two-piece metal lid instead.
- Skip this jar if: You batch-pickle more than 1 litre at a time and prefer a single large container over multiple smaller jars.
Product facts
- Pickle Jar With Lifter 1 Litre: Designed to drain away the vinegar and brine from picked and fermented foods, allowing you to serve straight away. You can serve pickles directly without pouring out brine or using separate utensils, which saves time and reduces mess.
Pickle Jar With Lifter 1 Litre
Who this jar fits
Best for
- Home picklers who serve pickles at the table or from the fridge several times a week
- Anyone who dislikes wet hands or using tongs to retrieve individual pickles
Not for
- Long-term shelf canning where a hermetic seal is required
- Large-batch picklers who need a single container over 1 litre
