Preserving fruits and vegetables helps to make the diet more varied and rich in vitamins. It is so nice to open a jar of compote or vegetable salad in winter and breathe in the aromas of summer! How to properly prepare and close the cans so that the blanks stand for a long time and do not arrange unpleasant surprises?
It is necessary
- - glass jars;
- - seaming machine;
- - soda;
- - mustard;
- - oven;
- - metal covers.
Instructions
Step 1
Wash the jars. This must be done very carefully, because any contamination remaining on the can can lead to a fermentation process and spoilage of canned food. Wash the necks of the cans especially scrupulously. Wash the jars with dishwashing detergent. You can use baking soda and mustard powder. Then rinse the jars with plenty of running water and place them upside down on a towel. Leave the jars like this to dry.
Step 2
Sterilize the jars. One way is to sterilize in the oven. Place clean, dry glass jars on a baking sheet so that they do not touch each other. Place the baking sheet in a cold oven and heat it to 200 degrees. Heat the jars for 20-30 minutes. Then turn off the oven and leave the jars in it until it cools completely.
Step 3
Fill the jars with hot vegetable salad, or add food, marinade, and more as per recipe.
Step 4
Cover the jar with a boiled lid as soon as you fill it with the finished product. Place the seamer on top. In this case, the lid should fit snugly against the neck of the can. If you have a crimper, gently lower both handles down. Using a snail typewriter, rotate the handle clockwise until you hear a characteristic click. If the machine is with a twist, it should be done after every 2-3 turns around the neck. jar, hold the seamer handle with your right.
Step 5
Cover the lid with a tea towel and try rolling it with your hands. With good seaming, it will not scroll. Wrap the jar in a towel and gently flip it over the table. No liquid should come out from under the cover.
Step 6
Turn the jar upside down and wrap it overnight. Move the jars to a permanent storage location in the morning.
