17 Practical Mason Jar Hacks To Use In Your Kitchen

The Best Mason Jar Ideas For Your Kitchen

The possibilities for using mason jars in the kitchen are virtually endless, especially if you’re looking to get more organized! In this post, you’ll find tons of great mason jar ideas for kitchens, from organizing your morning coffee supplies, storing spices, cleaning, cooking, and so much more!

Below, you’ll find a list of 17 kitchen mason jar tips from past OGT posts and elsewhere around the web. I’ve recently been working on some kitchen organization projects of my own, and I’m always amazed at the difference that even the smallest effort (or smallest mason jar) can make!

17 Brilliant Ways To Use Mason Jars In The Kitchen

1. Mason Jar Lid Labels

Storing food in mason jars eliminates bulky packaging and makes it look a little nicer on your shelf, but sometimes it can be hard to tell what’s in a jar just by looking at it. An easy way to solve this issue is to turn the original packaging into a label for the top of your jar!

Simply trace the shape of the canning ring onto the product name on the box, then use scissors to cut it out and place it on top of the jar lid. Secure it in place with a canning ring, and voila — a simple and effective label that will clear up any confusion!

You can do this with all of your coffee fixings (like creamer, sugar, cinnamon, etc.) and make a cute coffee station on your countertop.

Related: These DIY Labels Will Make Organizing More Affordable

2. Soap Dispenser

Mason jars make the cutest soap dispensers, in my opinion. :-) You can always buy a mason jar soap dispenser online, but you can also save a few bucks by making one right at home! Get the full instructions for making your own mason jar soap dispenser at the link below.

Related: Make A Simple Mason Jar Soap Dispenser

3. Kitchen Wipes

A mason jar is the perfect place to store homemade kitchen cleaning wipes! The jar keeps the wipes nice and moist, but still looks cute enough to be kept right on your kitchen counter. Get the instructions for making homemade kitchen wipes below.

Related: How To Make A Never-Ending Supply Of Cleaning Wipes In Minutes

4. Meat Marinades

You can make a marinade easily by shaking it up in a mason jar. After shaking, just put your meat in the jar for an easy, no-mess marinade experience! Get some of my favorite marinade recipes at the link below.

Related: How To Make And Use A Mason Jar Marinade

5. Kitchen Tools

There are so many great mason jar accessories out there these days. Some of my very favorite ones turn a mason jar into a handy kitchen tool! Check out the link below to see over a dozen brilliant mason jar accessories that won’t break the bank.

Related: 15 Simple & Useful Ways To Transform A Mason Jar

6. Marvelous Meals

Mason jar meals are a hot topic online right now. (Don’t believe me? Just search “mason jar meals” on Pinterest and see how many results you get!) And it’s no wonder, because mason jar meals are typically quick and convenient! Get some great recipes and ideas at the link below.

Related: 21 Marvelous Mason Jar Meals You Need To Try

7. Cupcake Liners

A small mason jar is the perfect size to hold your cupcake liner collection. Not only does it look nice, but it helps you see all your options to make it easier to pick one. And it keeps the liners nice and dry!

Related: 11 Of The Best Ways To Use Cupcake Liners

8. Fresh Food Storage

You can use mason jars to help keep your refrigerated food fresh. Check out the post at the link below to learn what you should store in mason jars and why it works.

Related: 36 Easy Tips That Will Keep Your Food Fresh And Save You Money

9. Dry Goods & Spices

I use mason jars to store my homemade spice mixes. They’re so much more flavorful compared to the store-bought versions, and they’re so simple to make! In fact, you can make 10 different homemade spice mixes in under one hour. Just click the link below for all the recipes, plus a very handy shopping list!

Related: Everything You Need To Make 10 Homemade Spice Mixes In Under An Hour

10. Flower Vase

Is there anything with more rustic charm than a mason jar full of flowers? (Definitely not!) And you can make your mason jar vases even more charming by giving them a vintage look with some paint. Not only is it simple, but the results are simply gorgeous!

Related: DIY “Vintage” Mason Jars

11. Mason Jar Tumbler

from Pretty Providence

Turn a mason jar into a cute drinking tumbler! This etched glass masterpiece is sure to keep you plenty hydrated.

12. Utensil Caddy

from The Happy Farmhouse

With just a few wide-mouth mason jars and a small planter box, you can make a custom utensil caddy! Your utensils will always be close at hand, and they’ll look great too.

Related: 11 Home Organization Hacks That Will Make You Feel Like Macgyver

13. Spice Organizer

from The Country Chic Cottage

Got a lot of little mason jars just sitting around? Use them to store and organize your spices in a drawer! They also made a useful liner for the bottom of the drawer that shows where each jar is supposed to go.

14. Silverware Caddy

from Houseful of Handmade

Use mason jars to make a cute and useful utensil caddy for your outdoor barbecues. Not only is it convenient, but it makes it easier to carry utensils and other items outside when it’s time to eat.

15. Salt & Pepper Shakers

from Landeelu

Use a pair of mason jars to make a cute set of salt and pepper shakers! I love how these ones are painted and distressed to look vintage. It looks like they came straight from the shelves of a boutique shop!

16. Toothpick Dispenser

from Domestically Blissful

Turn a small mason jar into a toothpick dispenser. Keep it at your dining table (or at least nearby) so you and your guests can access it when you need it.

17. Jar Chandelier

from Brandi Sawyer

If you’re feeling confident and ambitious, you can turn a few mason jars into a gorgeous custom light fixture! A chandelier like this could easily cost you hundreds of dollars, but making it yourself could be a more affordable option.

How do you use mason jars in the kitchen?