Hello, dear readers of the blog "Domovoi Secrets". It's home time. In order for your supplies to be well stored, cucumbers do not explode, jam does not turn sour, tomatoes do not get moldy, you need not only to follow the technology for preparing homemade preparations, but also proper sterilization of jars is necessary. How to sterilize jars correctly, which sterilization method is better, how long it takes to sterilize jars, how to sterilize small jars - you will find answers to these questions in my publication.
Whatever method you use to sterilize jars, you cannot avoid the stage of preparing jars for sterilization. What is it?
First of all, it is necessary to check the integrity of the cans, to reject cans with a chipped neck, cracks. These jars are not suitable for blanks, it is better to throw them away or use them only as containers for storing bulk products (tea, cereals, herbs).
Then you need to check if you have lids for these jars, and how tightly they seal the jars. If you are using iron screw caps or plastic caps, it is not necessary to change them every year, but be sure to check them for tightness. Take a jar, pour water into it, wipe the jar thoroughly from water, tighten the lid as tightly as possible, turn it over and shake the jar over a paper towel. If there are drops of water on the napkin, then such a cover will not suit you, it skips.
In addition, when using metal covers, pay attention to the absence of rust spots, scratches, concavities. Damaged covers are not suitable for harvesting for the winter.
When using lids with elastic bands, pay attention to the elasticity of the elastic band, old, long-stored elastic bands tend to dry out and crack. These lids don't work either.
After the revision of the jars and lids, it is necessary to thoroughly rinse them with a new sponge using baking soda. You can soak the jars in water with soda for several hours. It is soda that helps not only wash jars well, but also eliminate any odors. If you don't happen to have baking soda at home, you can wash the jars with laundry soap or unscented dishwashing detergent. In all cases, the jars must be rinsed well, I prefer to do this under running water.
Ways to sterilize jars
There are several ways to sterilize jars at home.
Conventionally, they can be divided into two groups:
- classic;
- modern.
Our grandmothers used classical methods of sterilization.
This is the processing of cans with steam, boiling cans, processing with potassium permanganate.
Sterilization of cans with potassium permanganate
Dilute a saturated solution of potassium permanganate, pour it into clean jars, filling them halfway, then add warm water to the top, close the lid and let stand for 10 minutes. Then turn the jar over and let stand for another 5 minutes. Drain the potassium permanganate, pour boiling water over the jar and you can use it.
This method is suitable for sterilizing any jars, but at present it is almost impossible to find potassium permanganate.
Steam sterilization of jars
You will need a pot of boiling water and special tools that you can buy at the hardware store.
For many years now, an aluminum circle with a hole inside has been regularly serving me. It can be installed both small banks and large ones. Now there are already devices for 3 cans, but you can use the usual grate from the oven or the oil splash screen, which is used during frying in a pan.
To sterilize several jars, it is better to choose a pan with a wide bottom. It is enough to pour water into the pan, bring it to a boil, put the grate on top and put the jars on the grate and steam them. At the same time, the lid can also be lowered into the pan for sterilization.
The steaming time is different for cans of different sizes.
How much to sterilize jars for a couple
for 0.5 and 0.75 liters for at least 10 minutes;
for 1 liter for at least 15 minutes;
for 2 liters for at least 20 minutes;
for 3 liters from 25 to 30 minutes.
If you accidentally missed the time, then the end of steam sterilization of jars can be determined by appearance banks. At the beginning of sterilization, the jar is covered with drops of water, when sterilization ends, the jar becomes dry.
We put the sterilized jar on a clean, better linen cloth upside down, and take out the boiled lids with a clean fork and leave it on the cloth with the inside down. In this state, the jars remain sterile for up to two days.
The advantage of this method is that jars for blanks can be prepared in advance. In addition, both large and small jars can be sterilized in this way.
Sterilization of jars over the kettle
A variation on steam sterilizing jars is sterilizing jars over a kettle. In this way, you can sterilize both large three-liter jars and small ones. Find out how to do it right in this video.
Boiling jars in a saucepan
This method is suitable for sterilizing small jars. In this way, you can process several cans at once.
Take a large saucepan, put a wooden grate on the bottom (if there is no grate, you can put a towel folded several times) and put jars on it, fill it with cold water and heat it on the stove until the water boils. After boiling, “cook” the jars for at least 5 minutes. Lids can also be sterilized immediately.
This method is good in that jars can be prepared quickly, and the downside is that such sterilization is not ideal and is only suitable for those recipes that provide for further sterilization of homemade workpieces.
The methods described above have one significant drawback for me - a lot of steam and heat in the kitchen, in addition, it is easy to scald with boiling water, therefore Lately I prefer modern "dry" ways to sterilize jars.
Sterilization of jars in the microwave
Pour water into clean jars, filling the jar by one third. Turn on the microwave for 5 minutes at a power of 800 watts. The water will boil, the sterilization will steam, but there will be no steam room in the kitchen.
Sterilization of jars in the microwave is one of the most convenient ways sterilization of jars, but it is suitable mainly for small jars. Bottles can also be sterilized, but you need to put them on a barrel, pouring the required amount of water.
Sterilizing jars in an electric oven
This method is convenient when you need to prepare a lot of jars. My oven immediately includes 4 three-liter jars or 12 liter jars.
Sterilization is not difficult. I put the washed jars on a wire rack in a cold oven, heat the oven to 120 degrees and hold the jars for 15 minutes, then turn off the oven.
To prevent the jars from cracking when heated, do not place the jars tightly together and do not heat the oven above 120 degrees.
Sterilization of jars in a slow cooker
It is ideal to use a slow cooker for sterilizing jars, which has a “steam” function. Pour water into the multicooker bowl, put a basket for steaming dishes, put clean jars and turn on the desired mode and set the time to 10 minutes.
This method is convenient in that you can immediately sterilize both jars and lids.
Watch a video about sterilizing jars in a slow cooker.
How to sterilize small jars
Small jars can be sterilized:
- for a couple;
- in boiling water;
- in the oven;
- in a multicooker;
- in the microwave;
- in a double boiler;
- just pour over with boiling water, provided that the blank in the bank will be subject to further pasteurization (heating up to 90 degrees) or sterilization.
For sterilizing small jars, the most suitable different ways sterilization. Choose whichever method is more convenient for you.
Today you got acquainted with the classic and modern methods of sterilizing jars, learned their advantages and disadvantages, and you choose which way is better to sterilize jars for blanks.
Recently, I prefer recipes without sterilization, I use only well-sterilized jars.
Here are some of my favorite recipes:
I wish you successful home preparations for the winter.
Sincerely, Nadezhda Karacheva
And we salt cucumbers, tomatoes, roll up salads, preserves and jams for the cold season, many housewives think about how to effectively sterilize glassware and lids at home.
In this small, but very necessary and useful article, I will pay attention to the methods of sterilizing cylinders before harvesting, which is necessary for high-quality storage of products for many months.
There are dry and wet options for glass sterilization. There are the most common processing methods that are easy to implement at home without much labor and cost.
Before sterilization, clean the glass and lids with a clean sponge and a little baking soda. I do not recommend using chemicals in this case.
Before sterilization, be sure to check the integrity of each jar, the absence of cracks and chips on it.
Even if you have a recipe in front of you that does not involve pre-sterilization of dishes, still do not be too lazy to process glass and lids in one of the proposed ways. It's easy and simple and doesn't take much time or effort. In addition, this step will help protect your work for many months to come.
Sterilizing jars in the microwave
Today, almost every home has a microwave oven, and therefore I will definitely offer you a way to sterilize jars using this household appliance. It's very simple. Be sure to take note of it.
Remember that in the microwave it will not be possible to process metal lids, only glass containers for seaming. You can simply pour the lids with boiling water, leave them in it for 10-15 minutes.
Rinse the cylinders with a small amount of soda or laundry soap. Next, pour 80-100 g of water into each jar and place it in the chamber of the household appliance.
If the cylinder is very large, for example, 3 liters, then you can lay it on its side, be sure to pour a small amount of water into it.
Treat the glass for 3-5 minutes at maximum power, the water should boil. We open the door, carefully remove the cans with a towel or potholders, drain the remaining water, turn it over onto a clean towel, onto the neck.
Glass is prepared for home preparations!
How to sterilize jars in a gas oven
Sterilization in the oven is one of the dry ways to process cylinders before harvesting for the winter. The principle of this method is very simple. We place the jars in the oven, setting a certain temperature, maintaining the specified time. This is not at all difficult, and therefore this method is successful and popular with housewives.
We wash the cylinders and lids with a small amount of soda, paying attention Special attention cleanliness of the neck and bottom from the inside
Banks can be of different volumes, but we set the sterilization time, focusing on the largest volume
Place clean jars and lids in a cold oven. Dry ones are usually set on the bottom, and wet ones are turned upside down.
It is desirable to place cylinders with a large volume deeper, and put small jars closer to the door. We install them in such a way that they do not touch each other's sides.
Sterilize dishes by time:
0.5 l - 10 minutes
1 liter - 15 minutes
3 l - 20 minutes
Set the temperature in the oven to 120 degrees, close the oven
When the specified sterilization time has elapsed, in no case do we open the oven abruptly - the glass is very hot, it can burst from a temperature difference!
You can slightly open the oven, wait until the cylinders cool down - it will not take you much time.
Steam sterilizing glass jars
Perhaps the steam sterilization method for me is the most convenient and familiar. I use it for homework. My grandmother and mother have always been guided by it, and therefore, probably, I use this method by inheritance. I am not embarrassed by the high humidity in the kitchen during the process. For lovers of hot, I propose to process it exactly as an option.
We wash the cylinders and caps with hot water using soda or laundry soap
You can process cylinders with steam using a multicooker in the “Steamer” mode
Processing time 5-10 minutes
A very good option when sterilizing over steam is to use a grease trap, a metal colander or any dense mesh.
Fill the pan under it with water by 1/3, boil, throw the lids into boiling water.
Install a grease trap on top, and jars upside down on it - very convenient and stable
5-10 minutes over the steam will be enough for the full processing of glass
Experienced housewives who make large preparations for the winter use these special metal linings on the pan for steam sterilization.
Here, steam is concentrated in the cylinder, without spreading around the room - practical and convenient
It is very convenient to use a double boiler to sterilize glassware.
I use a very simple method. Throw the lids into a pot of boiling water. Next, on the edges of the pan, install two tetrahedral sticks made of natural wood or flat wooden spatulas parallel to each other. Put a couple of cans on them with the neck down, wait until they warm up properly over the steam from the inside, 5-6 minutes is usually enough.
After processing, move the cylinders in pot holders to a clean towel, lay the lids side by side - let them drain.
Some housewives cover processed jars with hot lids in this way.
Banks are ready for home preparations!
How to sterilize jars with boiling water
The essence of this method is that closed jar already with the product, only covered with a lid, put in boiling water and boil for the set time.
At the bottom of the pan, be sure to lay a cotton cloth folded several times
Banks are installed so that they do not touch the sides
There should be enough water to cover the jars up to their shoulders, no more
It is necessary to wait for the water to boil, reduce the heat, then boil the cylinders for about 10 minutes
Be very careful with this method! Then you will need to use a towel or special tongs to lift the jars out of hot water, then immediately close the lids with a key!
Unfortunately, not all housewives know how to sterilize jars. But today we'll fix it...
Home canning has been known for centuries. Being an excellent way to preserve the harvest, jars with their fragrant contents are always ready for the table - you just need to get a pot-bellied beauty, open it and you can enjoy the wonderful taste ... However, the situation does not always look so rosy! Sometimes, instead of an appetizing filling, jars turn out to be inedible muddy liquid, and the lids begin to fly off their places with the roar of artillery. What happened? Most often, the cause is poorly sterilized jars or lids! This process will be the subject of a later article.
A bit of theory: Literally a few words should be said about the causes of food spoilage. The main enemy of any canned food is a microbe. This microscopic monster, invisible to the eye, penetrates into the jar and multiplies. The contents become unusable, and the gases released in the process “explode” the cans. That's why the main objective when canning - to prevent various microorganisms. There is only one helper in such cases - high temperature. It is this treatment of jars and lids that is called sterilization.
How to sterilize jars in the oven
The method is perfect when it comes to a large number of cans. Sterilize jars in the oven at a temperature of 100-150 degrees. Banks are thoroughly washed, but do not wipe! Wet, they are placed on a wire rack, with their necks down. To prevent water from dripping to the bottom of the oven, you can install a baking sheet from below.
The choice of the exact processing temperature depends on the free time. If there is a lot of it, then it is better to carry out the process at 100 degrees for about 30-40 minutes. If time is in short supply, it is better to raise the temperature to 150 and process small (up to 1 liter) cans for 10-15 minutes, and a larger volume (from 1 liter) 20-25.
In any case, an indicator of readiness is the complete evaporation of drops of water from the cans.
It is important to remember that a sudden change in temperature can lead to glass breakage. To prevent the jars from bursting, it is better to install them in the oven before heating to operating temperature, but do not take them out immediately, but let them cool a little.
How to steam sterilize jars
One of the most common sterilization methods. The bottom line is simple - you need to heat the water to a boil, and place the jar in such a way that the released steam gets inside. Several tricks can be used:
Simple: A sieve, a special wooden grate, or a few simple planks are placed on the pan to avoid the jar from touching the surface of the water. Pour in liquid and bring to a boil. A pre-cleaned jar is placed on top, neck down. Depending on the volume, sterilization is carried out from 15 to 25 minutes.
We hold jars with a volume of 0.5 to 1 liter over steam for 15 minutes
We hold jars with a volume of 1 to 2 liters over steam for 20 minutes
We hold jars with a volume of 2 to 3 liters over steam for 25 minutes
With special cover: Very comfortable, inexpensive, but efficient device- a special lid with holes for jars. The process is similar to the previous one, but this device allows you to concentrate the steam in the right place and simultaneously sterilize several cans, which will significantly reduce the time.
In a steamer: Modern technologies allow the processing of cans in this way. The method is similar to the previous ones, only water is poured into a double boiler, the jar is installed upside down, the “cooking” mode is turned on and sterilization is carried out for 15 minutes. Minus - the device must have sufficient capacity.
When using any method of sterilization, care must be taken - the processed jars are very hot. Therefore, use towels, potholders, etc. to move them.
How to sterilize jars in the microwave
This simple method is gaining more and more popularity. Its main advantage is speed. About 2-3 cm of water is poured into the jar, and the vessel is placed in a microwave oven. Large ones can be placed lying down, but you need to carefully monitor the water level so that it does not flow out. The oven is turned on for 3 minutes at a power of about 700 watts. Water boils, steam is formed, the jar is sterilized from the inside.
Please note that water must be present in the jar during the entire process. Otherwise, the microwave oven may be damaged.
How to sterilize jars in the dishwasher
The method is convenient in that it is carried out without any control by the hostess. Already washed cans are placed in the machine, the mode is turned on, providing for the maximum temperature and sterilization is carried out. Detergents in this case are not added!
The method has another big plus - unlike other appliances, the dishwasher does not increase the temperature in the kitchen, which can be very important in hot summers. However, there is a minus - the maximum temperature for conventional cars does not exceed 70 degrees. In most cases this is sufficient, but there is still a small risk of microbial entry.
How to sterilize jars with blanks
This is very important aspect. The fact is that no matter how well the sterilization was carried out empty cans, microbes can be brought in with the contents. This is especially true for canning without the use of vinegar. This sterilization can be carried out in different ways:
Boiling
A jar of contents is placed in a saucepan, at the bottom of which there are daughters or a thick cloth (to prevent touching glass and metal). Hot water is poured, the level of which should not reach the throat by 2-3 cm. The jars themselves are covered with a lid: they do not close tightly, but they cover it, leaving the possibility of air exchange.
The stove is turned on, the pan is covered. The maximum temperature is maintained, however, if drilling is too active, it can be slightly reduced. Processing time depends on the recipe and the volume of jars. As a rule, it is 10 - 30 minutes.
Oven
The jar with the contents is covered with a lid and placed in the oven. Processing takes 10 - 25 minutes at a temperature of 100-120 degrees. Despite the simplicity of the method, there are two essential points:
- You can only place the jar in a cold or slightly preheated oven, otherwise it may burst.
- If lids with rubber seals are used, they (gaskets) must be removed for the period of sterilization of the jar.
Microwave
Open (!) jars with contents are placed in the oven. Set the maximum power and bring to a boil. After that, the power is reduced to a minimum and future canned food is kept in the microwave for another 3 minutes.
How to sterilize lids
So, the jars and contents are sterile, but the lids remain. As a rule, we are talking about metal products, which means that the microwave oven is completely excluded. It is not recommended to use a dishwasher. The oven will work, but if there are rubber seals, they will have to be removed and sterilized separately.
Boiling or steaming would be ideal methods. If the same method is chosen for the sterilization of jars, it is possible to combine the processes. It is only required to take into account that the processing of the covers takes 10-15 minutes and is carried out directly before closing.
Proper sterilization is the key to successful canning! The process is simple and will not take much time. At the same time, it will help to avoid a huge number of troubles, preserve the harvest, and provide the whole family with delicious canned food for the winter.
Sterilization is the removal of all types of microorganisms and fungal spores from objects. This procedure must be performed responsibly, otherwise winter preparations and any other products will deteriorate and become hazardous to health.
When sterilizing by any method, in order to get an excellent result, you must adhere to the general principles:
- Integrity. In other words, there should be no cracks and chips on the dishes, otherwise it will be dangerous to store food in it. Damaged containers must be disposed of.
- Sterilized containers should be taken with clean, dry potholders or a towel. The container is hot after sterilization, so you can just burn your hands.
- After sterilization, place the jars on a dry, clean cloth with the neck down so that harmful microorganisms do not get into them as they cool. You can turn the container over immediately before filling.
- The containers should be filled with a blank, the temperature of which is close to the temperature of the container. Otherwise, the glass will crack, and you will ruin your products, and you may also cut your hands.
- The jar should always be taken by the sides with both hands so that it does not slip out and break.
Sterilization in boiling water
This is one of the common ways to sterilize glassware at home. It is necessary to take a wide pan, fill it with water less than half the volume, and immerse the jars filled with water there.
After that, bring the water to a boil on the stove. Usually sterilized in a container with a volume of up to one liter. The operation time is 10-15 minutes from the moment the water boils.
In the oven
The next method, which is widely used by experienced housewives, is the sterilization of glassware in the oven. The difference of this method is that the use of water and steam is excluded. This is dry sterilization.
It is necessary to put the jars in a cold or slightly heated oven. If the containers are dry, they are placed upside down. Banks with residual water should be placed upside down to evaporate it. You can install several cans of different sizes at once. Place the containers on a wire rack or on a baking sheet. The oven must be heated to 150 degrees. Sterilization time, depending on the volume of the container, is 10-30 minutes.
Ferry
A proven method for preparing containers for decades is sterilizing them over water vapor. Our grandmothers also used this method. You need to take a pot or kettle.
You will also need a special stand, which can be purchased at a hardware store. The stand has a recess for one or more jars, depending on the width of the pot. In the absence of a stand, you can also use a simple double boiler or a grid that protects against oil splashing when frying.
If you are using a conventional (non-electric) kettle, the stand is not required. It is necessary to pour water into the kettle and place the jar upside down instead of the lid.
The processing time of the dishes from the moment the water boils depends on the volume of the container and ranges from ten minutes to half an hour.
In the microwave
The most modern tool for preparing cans for canning is a microwave oven. This method has many advantages. The most important of them is high speed. At the same time, there is no steam in the room in which the treatment is carried out.
To process dishes in the microwave, it is imperative to pour a little clean water into it (up to two centimeters from the bottom). Empty containers should not be placed in the microwave oven. Sterilization is carried out at maximum power for 1-8 minutes. During this time, the water will boil, and the germs on the surface of the dishes will be destroyed by steam.
The amount of dishes placed depends on the volume of the microwave oven. Two-, three-liter jars, if they do not fit, can be put on their side. At the same time, it is necessary to pour enough water into the jar so that it does not spill out.
Important! The magazine "Miss Purity" recalls that it is absolutely impossible to sterilize iron lids in this way.
In the dishwasher
This is the simplest and most effective method, but not all homes have such a device.
Banks are placed on two sliding shelves of the dishwasher. Then the machine must be set to the mode with heating to the highest temperature and turned on.
Advice! Dishwashers are much more capacious than microwaves and ovens. However, in them it is often impossible to set water heating above 80 degrees, or even less. Therefore, there are some doubts about the quality of sterilization by this method.
You can prepare food for preservation as long as Dishwasher sterilizes glass containers. The longer this process takes, the better.
cold way
A known method of processing containers for canning alcohol. Is it possible to find other similar means of cold sterilization at home? It is recommended to use vinegar.
It is necessary to take a half-liter jar, pour cold boiled water into it up to the shoulders. Then add 7 tablespoons of 70% vinegar. Get a sterilizing solution.
The container, as usual, must be thoroughly rinsed, then pour the resulting solution into it, close the lid and shake well for twenty seconds. After that, the solution must be poured into the next jar and the process repeated.
After sterilization of the container, it is necessary to hold it upside down for some time so that the liquid glass from the walls. The prepared solution is enough to process fifty cans.
This requires a wide pan, on the bottom of which a clean towel or any cloth is spread. Then you need to arrange the jars filled with products and covered with lids so that they do not touch each other. After that, carefully pour cool or slightly warm water into the pan, so that the water does not reach the lids by about two centimeters. Then bring it to a boil.
Advice! When pasteurizing, do not put jars on the bottom of a pot of boiling water. Due to the temperature difference, the glass may crack.
Processing time depends on the volume of cans and is approximately 10-15 minutes. Can be sterilized longer.
Then the containers with the contents must be carefully removed from the water using a special tool that is commercially available and rolled up with a machine.
When the jars are sterilized, filled and rolled up, they must be turned over and placed on the lids. Hot canned food is recommended to be placed on a wooden surface. To slow down the cooling process, the jars should be wrapped in a warm blanket or outerwear. When the blanks have cooled, you can remove them to a permanent storage place.
In order for the work to be carried out not in vain and the prepared products do not deteriorate, it is necessary to carefully process the lids.
They also need to be washed first with a sponge and soap, baking soda, or dish shampoo. After that, the lids are placed in a container of boiling water and kept for two minutes.
Lids that are used to seal canned food must be in perfect condition. On their surface there should be no traces of rust, scuffs and dents. Rubber bands must be selected according to the diameter of the lid.
These are the most famous simple ways sterilization. Apply them on the farm. Choose the method that is most convenient for you.
Sterilization in the oven and microwave
The method of sterilizing cans in the oven is good because several cans can be processed at once, spending not so much money on the sterilization process.
First of all, the jars must be washed well, and then placed in a cold or preheated oven, on a wire rack. If the jars are dry, put them upside down, wet ones upside down so that the water has time to evaporate. At 150°C, 15 minutes will suffice.
For filled jars, the oven sterilization method is also suitable. Heat the oven to 100°C, put the filled jars on the wire rack, but do not cover with lids. Note the time - for cans with a volume of 0.5 liters, it will take 10 minutes, and for liter ones - 15 minutes. Remove jars from oven and seal immediately. Turn rolled jars upside down to cool completely.
The method of sterilizing jars in a microwave oven requires even less time. However, there are subtleties here. Do not put empty cans or metal objects in the microwave. Therefore, only jars, without lids, can be sterilized in the microwave. And so that the jars do not burst, place a glass of water on a rotating stand. Or, alternatively, pour some water (about 50-70 ml) into the jars themselves. In this case, sterilization will take 2-3 minutes at full power.
Sterilization in boiling water
You will need several important items. First, one large, heavy pan, 15-20 liters. The main thing is that it should be wide, and fit 3-4, and preferably 5 cans. By the way, both jars and lids can be sterilized at the same time, on two burners. A small saucepan or heavy saucepan will do to sterilize the lids. And it is most convenient to get them with tongs with wide blades.
Prepare a few clean waffle towels, paper napkins and a rolling machine ahead of time. Set aside the required number of tin lids with rubber rings. Take with a margin so that if necessary, extra covers are at hand.
To begin with, you need to wash the jars well: soak them in warm water with the addition of soda, preferably for a couple of hours. Then wash with a brush and detergent, rinse with cold water and dry. Then place the empty jars upside down in a saucepan filled with about a third of warm water. If there are several jars, a wire rack should be placed at the bottom of the pan so that the jars do not break against each other. Bring the water to a boil and sterilize the jars for 5 minutes. Take out, wrapped in a folded towel, and place on paper towels to dry.
Prepare lids. Wash tin lids and rubber rings in warm water and detergent. Rinse and pat dry, then insert rings into each lid. Walk along the edge to press firmly. After that, dip the lids into boiling water. Sterilize for 5-7 minutes, then remove the lids with tongs, transfer to a towel and let dry.
Next, fill the jars with some blank, use a machine to roll them up with tin lids. The cover must be rolled on tightly, but must not turn. Turn the closed jar upside down and place on a towel until it cools completely.
If you are sterilizing jars filled with food, then pour cold water into the pan, heat it to about 30 ° C. Put jars filled with blanks in a saucepan. Water should cover the jars by half, and preferably by ¾ of the volume.
If the jars are closed with glass lids with a metal closure, they are sterilized closed. If the lid is tin, then the jars are sterilized open, and closed after sterilization. If there are several jars, put a wire rack at the bottom of the pan so that the jars do not knock and burst in the process.
Bring the water to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a minimum: during the sterilization, the water should barely boil. Sterilization time will depend on the volume, consistency of the workpiece and the acidity of the finished product. The more acidic and thinner, the less time is required for sterilization and vice versa.
Small jars, up to 0.5 l, are sterilized from 5 to 15 minutes. Liter jars - from 15 to 30 minutes, two-liter - from 20 to 40 minutes, and three-liter - from 30 to 50 minutes.
When right time passes, remove the jars from the pan. Rearrange on a towel and roll up, corking with tin lids. Make sure that the lid is tightly rolled on and does not rotate. Turn the closed jar upside down and place on towels to cool completely.
