shortages

[Hinotori]

Give it a try in a water bath. If the lids don't seal in 24 hours put it in fridge. Usually they ping in a few minutes. Won't hurt anything to try it.

 

[Cecilia's-life]

Give it a try in a water bath. If the lids don't seal in 24 hours put it in fridge. Usually they ping in a few minutes. Won't hurt anything to try it.

That’s true… why not? Ok. I will.

 

[Cecilia's-life]

And I’ve read things about not keeping the ring on your jars long term because if your tab pops sometimes the pressure from the ring causes it to reseal itself. Causing a “false seal”.

Is this accurate information or is it just the internet trying to scare me?

 

[Hinotori]

My mother open kettle canned all her jams, as did her Mom. Great Grandma used paraffin. Have to let it cool some before pouring the wax on. Grandma on other side also used paraffin.

 

[FarmerJamie]

And I’ve read things about not keeping the ring on your jars long term because if your tab pops sometimes the pressure from the ring causes it to reseal itself. Causing a “false seal”.

Is this accurate information or is it just the internet trying to scare me?

I always remove the rings.

The internet can be scary. Lol

 

[Cecilia's-life]

I always remove the rings.

The internet can be scary. Lol

So are the rings for creating the original seal? Why do I need them?

 

[FarmerJamie]

So are the rings for creating the original seal? Why do I need them?

Exactly, needed for initial processing. I always have more jars than rings. Just how I watched growing up. Lolol

 

[Cecilia's-life]

Exactly, needed for initial processing. I always have more jars than rings. Just how I watched growing up. Lolol

Oh my gosh that makes so much sense.

 

[Hinotori]

And I’ve read things about not keeping the ring on your jars long term because if your tab pops sometimes the pressure from the ring causes it to reseal itself. Causing a “false seal”.

Is this accurate information or is it just the internet trying to scare me?

It is true. I've only seen it twice. Both on things I wasn't sure of that took a while to ping in the first place. I'd left the rings on because of space issues on fruit. No air rush when I popped the lids and opened too easy. Mold was visible on top.

I never ever leave lids on fish and meat.

 

[Hinotori]

Remember the rule. When in doubt, throw it out!

I keep having to tell Mom that one back when she calls me asking if I think something is safe. It's always a store can.