Have ready a large
10-qt pot, 2/3 full of water, 4-qt saucepan, tea kettle filled 1/2 way with water,
berry masher,
wide mouth funnel,
jar lifter, ladle or stainless 1-cup measuring cup, large measuring cup (I like to use a 4-cup), or bowl to mash berries in, large separate bowl to hold the mashed berries, and several kitchen towels.