Canning techniques
I had a former neighbor tell me that you can re-use jars from products as long as they have glue left inside the cap, and that the heat from the product will re-seal them if you turn them upside down. Has anyone had success with this? I like the idea of saving some money, but I want to make sure the food will be ok. Thank you
I do an awful lot of canning and personally I wouldn't like to take the risk
Keep the jars keep the sealer lids but always replace the rubber ring liners. Have you ever had food poisoning? It's an experience you never forget.
Are you asking about jars from purchased food products? Like jelly, pickles, mayo etc.?Originally Posted by Kookie
yes,jars from purchased food products......ty
Why is it that I'm suspecting trollism.......sorry, it just seemed like a strange question regarding canning techniques.....
Last edited by K. Slink; 2012-01-18 at 08:05 PM.
My mom only used such jars for jellies and jams. Parrafin was poured on top.
It used to be quite common to use such glass jars. I have only seen them used with jams and jellies, with a layer of parafin.
No offense meant, it just struck me as odd while re-reading it. It's a startling idea about glue being left inside the lids that will reseal a canned product if turned upside down, compared to standard canning techniques.
I remember from childhood receiving jams and jellies with the paraffin on top, don't recall what kind of jars they were....
I have never heard of the glue method either. LOL. Back when I was a kid, everything came in glass. Almost any glass food jar or under was used then. I am kinda hazy on if some used them for things besides jelly or jam. I know my mom didn't. I think some used bigger food jars for pickling in the fridge.
The things my mom canned using mason jars, raspberries, green beans, beets (pickled and non-pickled, whole or sliced), tomatos and tomato juice, chicken broth. Dad did his kraut in a crock and horseradish in jars that went into the fridge. He used jelly jars, made up a jar or two at a time. A friend's granny used to pickle and can bullheads us kids caught and cleaned. Pickling took care of the bones.
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