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There is a slight difference between sealing jars of jam and chutney and the method used for pickling and for canning fruits and vegetables. Jams and chutneys are made by boiling the fruit and other ingrdients together until setting point is reached (for jams) or the mixture is suitably reduced (for chutneys). The warm mixture is then poured into warm sterilized jars and sealed either with a lid or wax paper plus a cellophane wrapper. If you are making a chutney then make sure that the lid is plastic coated as metal can react with the acid in the chutney. If you are using a lid with a rubber seal we would suggest that you press a wax paper disc on to the surface of the jam or chutney then add the seal and screw the lid on tightly.
The canning and pickling method requires the foods to be put in the jars then sealed and submerged in boiling water for a set amount of time, partly to cook the contents and partly to create a vacuum seal in the jar to help preserve the contents. For Nigella's recipes this is not necessary as the higher quantity of sugar plus long cooking time for jams and chutneys are the perserving factors. However it is necessary to properly sterilize any jars and seals before use. Nigella considers a jar and lid straight from a dishwasher to be sterilized - as long as you don't touch the insides of both when you take them out. You can also sterilize jars and lids/seals by washing in warm soapy water, rinsing with clean warm water and drying them with with a clean cloth. Then put the jars and lids into an oven preheated to 140c/280F for 10 minutes. Kilner jars should have their rubber seals put in position before they are put in the oven. Seals for Mason jars can be sterilized by immersing for a few minutes in a pan of boiling water and then put on clean kitchen paper (paper towels) before using, but be sure to use tongs to handle them rather than your hands.
Warm jams and chutneys should always be put into warm jars as if the glass is cold the sudden change in heat could cause them to crack. Once the jars are cool they should be clearly labelled and stored in a cool, dry and dark place. Jams and chutneys should last for up to 1 year if unopened. Once opened, store in the fridge and use within a month.
Breakage can occur for several reasons: Using commercial food jars rather than jars manufactured for home canning Using jars that have hairline cracks Putting jars directly on bottom of canner instead of on a rack Putting hot foods in cold jars Putting jars of raw of unheated food directly into boiling water in the canner rather, than hot water (sudden change in temperature-too wide a margin between temperature of filled jars and water in canner before processing). Thermal shock is characterized by a crack running around the base of the lower part of the jar, sometimes extending up the side. To prevent thermal breakage: Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as putting hot food in a cold jar, putting a cold jar in hot water, or placing a hot jar on a cool or wet surface. Keep jars in hot water until filled. Use a rack in the canner. Avoid using metal knives or spatulas to remove air bubbles or steel wool pads to clean jars. Internal pressure break is characterized by the origin of the break on the side. It is in the form of a vertical crack that divides and forks into two fissures. To prevent pressure breaks: Provide adequate headspace in jars for food to expand when heated. Keep heat steady during processing. Avoid reducing canner pressure under running water or lifting the pressure control or petcock before pressure drops to zero. Impact breaks originate at the point of impact and fissures radiate from the point of contact.To prevent impact breaks: Handle jars carefully. Jars that have been dropped, hit, or bumped are susceptible to breakage. Test new jars that may have been mishandled (to see if they break) by immersing them in room-temperature water, bring to a boil, and boil 15 minutes. Avoid the use of metal tools to remove air bubbles. Avoid using old jars. Jars have a life expectancy of about 10 years.
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Can food be re-canned if the lid does not sealIf canned foods have been frozen during storage, are they safe to eatIf my recipe doesn't call for processing, do I need to do soDo I really need to leave a certain amount of headspace in the jarHow long will canned food keepIs it necessary to sterilize jars before canningIs it safe to process food in the ovenCan two layers of jars be processed in a canner at one timeIs it necessary to exhaust a pressure cannerShould liquid lost during processing be replacedIs it all right to reuse jar fittings (lids and bands)Why is open kettle canning not recommendedWhy do the undersides of metal lids sometimes discolorWhat causes jars to break in a cannerIf I find mold growing inside a jar of canned food, can I just scrape it off and eat the foodHow can I remove scale or hard-water film from canning jarsWhat can I process in half-gallon canning jars
If canned foods have been frozen during storage, are they safe to eatFreezing does not cause food spoilage unless the seal is damaged or the jar is broken. These often happen as the food expands during freezing. Frozen foods, however, may be less palatable than properly stored canned food. In an unheated storage place, protect canned foods by wrapping the jars in paper or covering them with a blanket.
Is it necessary to sterilize jars before canningJars do not need to be sterilized before canning if they will be filled with food and processed in a boiling water bath canner for 10 minutes or more or if they will be processed in a pressure canner. Jars that will be processed in a boiling water bath canner for less than 10 minutes, once filled, need to be sterilized first by boiling them in hot water for 10 minutes before they're filled.
Is it safe to process food in the ovenNo. This can be dangerous because the temperature will vary according to the accuracy of oven regulators and circulation of heat. Dry heat is very slow in penetrating into jars of food. Also, jars explode easily in the oven.
Can two layers of jars be processed in a canner at one timeYes, two layers can be processed at one time, in either the boiling water bath or pressure canner. Place a small wire rack between the layers so water or steam will circulate around each jar. Make certain that the water covers the tops of all jars by 1 inch in a boiling water bath canner. The pressure canner should have 2 to 3 inches of water in the bottom.
Why is open kettle canning not recommendedIn open kettle canning, food is cooked in an ordinary kettle, then packed into hot jars and sealed without processing. The temperatures obtained in open kettle canning are not high enough to destroy all spoilage and food poisoning organisms that may be in the food. Also, microorganisms can enter the food when it is transferred from the kettle to jar and cause spoilage.
What causes jars to break in a cannerBreakage can occur for several reasons: 1. Using commercial food jars rather than jars manufactured for home canning, 2. Using jars that have hairline cracks, 3. Putting jars directly on bottom of canner instead of on a rack, 4. Putting hot food in cold jars, or 5. Putting jars of raw or unheated food directly into boiling water in the canner, rather than into hot water (sudden change in temperature-too wide a margin between temperature of filled jars and water in canner before processing).
What can I process in half-gallon canning jarsAt least one canning jar manufacturer is selling half-gallon canning jars. That manufacturer has a printed note on the top that says half-gallon jars are only used for some highly acidic foods in a boiling water canner, with instructions to call a toll-free number for the instructions. When we last called, the only choices are grape juice and apple juice, as we also recommend.
The only processes that USDA, the National Center for Home Food Preservation and the University of Georgia have to recommend for half-gallon jars are for very acidic fruit juices (and juice only): Apple Juice ( _02/apple_juice.html) and Grape Juice ( _02/grape_juice.html). This process time is not to be used for tomato juice, for example.
There are no other research-tested processes for half-gallon jars. Boiling water processes for other foods for jars larger than those published with recipes (usually pints and/or quarts) cannot be extended by any formula to a larger jar.
We are aware that there are historical recommendations for canning foods in half-gallon jars. However, these are not currently accepted or endorsed by the USDA, Cooperative Extension System or U.S. manufacturers of home canning jars.
Should all vegetables be precooked before canningFor best quality, yes. However, some vegetables can be packed raw or cold into jars before being processed in the pressure canner.
Why is canning summer squash or zucchini not recommended Recommendations for canning summer squashes, including zucchini, that appeared in former editions of So Easy to Preserve or USDA bulletins have been withdrawn due to uncertainty about the determination of processing times. Squashes are low-acid vegetables and require pressure canning for a known period of time that will destroy the bacteria that cause botulism. Documentation for the previous processing times cannot be found, and reports that are available do not support the old process. Slices or cubes of cooked summer squash will get quite soft and pack tightly into the jars. The amount of squash filled into a jar will affect the heating pattern in that jar. It is best to freeze summer squashes or pickle them for canning, but they may also be dried. 59ce067264