As more people look for hands-on ways to slow down, get creative and connect with the food they eat, Ball home canning products are helping make a time-honored kitchen tradition more approachable for a new generation.
The brand has partnered with chef and restaurateur David Chang to introduce the limited-edition Ball Home Canning Kit Curated by David Chang. Designed with beginners in mind, the kit brings together the core essentials needed to start preserving seasonal ingredients at home, along with an exclusive recipe from Chang.
“Canning never made sense to me. Then it finally clicked: You catch a flavor at its peak and hold onto it,” said David Chang. “In this box, you have the core essentials to get started, including the Ball Blue Book and one recipe I keep coming back to. Open up a jar in the middle of winter, and you'll find out why I became obsessed.”
Everything First-Time Canners Need to Get Started
The curated kit includes:
Four 16-ounce Ball mason jars
A Ball 3-Piece Utensil Set
The Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving
David Chang’s exclusive Korean Hot Pickle Mix recipe, available only through the kit
Together, the tools and guidance help remove some of the uncertainty that can come with trying home canning for the first time.
Whether preserving peak-season produce, preparing homemade gifts or learning a new kitchen skill, the kit offers an accessible introduction to creating jams, pickles, sauces and other recipes that can be enjoyed throughout the year.
Helping a New Generation Discover Home Food Preservation
The collaboration arrives as consumers increasingly embrace analog hobbies that offer opportunities for creativity, mindfulness and connection away from screens. A 2026 Talker Research survey found that 84% of Americans have incorporated analog lifestyle choices into their daily routines.
Home food preservation offers one way to participate in that movement. By canning fresh ingredients at their peak, home cooks can extend the life of seasonal flavors while creating food and traditions to share with others.
“For more than 140 years, Ball brand home canning products have helped generations preserve fresh ingredients and create lasting traditions in the kitchen,” said Waylon Good, Vice President, Brand Management. “David's passion for cooking and bringing people together through food makes him the perfect partner to inspire a new generation of canners. This kit removes the guesswork and gives people everything they need to confidently get started.”
The limited-edition Ball Home Canning Kit Curated by David Chang is available exclusively at Walmart.com while supplies last.
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