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Hey there! Are you looking to pickle some veggies? Well, you’re in luck! Before you get started, it’s important to make sure your jars are properly sterilized. Don’t worry - it’s not as hard as it sounds. Here’s a quick guide on how to don sterilize pickling jars so you can get pickling in no time!
What Happens If You Don’T Sterilize Pickling Jars? [Solved]
It’s a no-brainer to sterilize jars before preserving food - it’ll save you from a lot of trouble down the road! Not cleaning them properly can lead to bacteria, yeasts or fungi getting in and ruining your food. So don’t skip this step - it’s quick and easy, so why not do it?
Clean Jars: Before sterilizing pickling jars, it is important to make sure they are clean and free of any debris. Use hot soapy water and a scrub brush to remove any dirt or residue from the jars.
Boil Water: Fill a large pot with enough water to cover the jars completely and bring it to a rolling boil.
Place Jars in Boiling Water: Carefully place the clean pickling jars into the boiling water, making sure that they are completely submerged in the liquid. Allow them to boil for at least 10 minutes before removing them from heat.
Remove Jars From Heat: Once the time has elapsed, use tongs or oven mitts to carefully remove each jar from the boiling water and place them on a towel-lined surface until cool enough to handle safely with your hands.
Dry Jars Thoroughly: Make sure that all of the excess moisture is removed from each jar before storing or using them for canning purposes by drying them thoroughly with a clean cloth or paper towel before use
It’s important to make sure you don’t forget to sterilize your pickling jars before you start the process. Otherwise, you could end up with a nasty surprise! So, give ’em a good scrub and then pop them in boiling water for 10 minutes - that’ll do the trick. Don’t worry, it’s not as hard as it sounds - just make sure you don’t cut corners!
