Pasteurization or sterilization of cans is used to disinfect, as well as to extend the shelf life of products that will be placed in cans. Before pasteurization, the jars are thoroughly washed and inspected for the presence and absence of chips and cracks. There are several ways to pasteurize.
Instructions
Step 1
Pour boiling water over the washed jar and place it upside down on a boiling kettle, sterilization time is about 10-15 minutes.
Step 2
Pour boiling water over the jar twice, then fill the jar with hot water for 3-5 minutes.
Step 3
You can pasteurize cans in the oven. Place the jars in a cold oven with the neck down and heat the oven to 150 degrees. Keep the jars in the oven at the specified temperature for 5-7 minutes.
Step 4
In the microwave, you can also sterilize empty jars quite well. Arrange the washed cans inside and turn on the microwave at full power as soon as the cans are dry.
Step 5
Hold the washed jar with the neck down over an open fire, as the jar dries, it has been sterilized.
