You DO need to start with clean jars, so yes…do wash them, either in a dishwasher or by hand with hot, soapy water and a clear water rinse. Sterilizing mason jars before you fill them for processing is not needed in most instances. Processing any canning recipe for more than 10 minutes sterilizes both the food and the jars so pre-sterilizing is not needed if the processing time is over 10 minutes.
There is an exception with water bath canning. Occasionally, there will be a recipe that has a processing time that is less than 10 minutes. Some jam recipes are one example.
In that case, you do need to sterilize the jars first. Most recipes call for at least 10 minutes of processing time or more. So watch your processing time when making the decision. Everything will be well sterilized by the high heat involved in pressure processing.
Before every use, wash empty jars in hot water with detergent and rinse well by hand, or wash in a dishwasher. Unrinsed detergents may cause unnatural flavors and colors, so be sure and rinse well. Scale or hard-water films on jars are easily removed by soaking jars several hours in a solution containing 1 cup of vinegar 5 percent acidity per gallon of water.
Remember All jams, jellies, and pickled products processed less than 10 minutes should be filled into sterile empty jars. To sterilize empty jars, put them right-side up on the rack in a boiling-water canner.
Fill the canner and jars with hot not boiling water to 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Boil 10 minutes at altitudes of less than 1, ft. At higher elevations, boil 1 additional minute for each additional 1, ft elevation. Remove and drain hot sterilized jars one at a time.
Save the hot water for processing filled jars. Fill jars with food, add lids, and tighten screw bands. I am at high altitude and everything has time added, so I always simply start with clean jars instead of sterilizing jars. Go ahead and check your recipe before sterilizing jars. Does it call for less than 10 minutes of processing time? If so, you should be sterilizing first.
Go ahead and sterilize the jars and have peace of mind. When it comes to home canning jars, keep in mind that your jars DO need to be clean and hot prior to filling them with hot ingredients and placing them in a hot canner. Here are instructions for water bath canning and pressure canning.
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In the Dishwasher To sterilise jam jars in your dishwasher just put your dishwasher on at its maximum temperature. Firstly, check your jam jars for any cracks or nicks before you start. If you find any put them in your glass recycling. The high temperatures involved in sterilisation could cause them to smash or shatter.
Sterilisation liquid or tabs are fine for sterilising jars intended for pickles or chutneys, or anything else strongly flavoured. Any lids that are a bit rusty-looking should be put in your recycling. I'm a sustainability expert, and my aim is to make sustainability simple, by researching and writing on all things environmental - from product guides to breaking down big ideas - so you don't have to.
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If there's any residue left after sterilization it can contaminate and ruin the preserves. Pre-heat the oven to degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius. The hot oven will be used to dry the jars once they have been sterilized in the microwave. Fill jars halfway with cold water. Place the jars in the microwave.
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