when sanitizing canning jars, how long should they be left in boiling water, and do you boil the lids as well?

Answer 1

I don't know how long you leave them in the boiling water, but I do know that Yes, you boil the lids as well.

Answer 2

I've canned before. Wash in warm soapy water first, rinse. Even if they are new, right out of the box. Then in my canning pot, I bring up the water to a boil.. I put jars and lids in together. I boil for 5 minutes. an easy, rolling boil. turn off the heat after 5 minutes of boiling while you are doing something else. I lay out clean dish towels. I let the water cool a little bit. Remove them with tongs. you can use the same water for canning. have fun!

Answer 3

First, sterilize the jars and lids in either a sanitizing cycle on your dishwasher (not all models have this) or boil them for about 3 minutes. You want them to still be hot-ish when you fill them, so time this accordingly.
Place the lids in a shallow bowl and pour boiling water over them to soften the rubber seal. Allow to soak for about 3 minutes.

Never re-use the lid - it won't seal properly. The rings can be re-used.

Answer 4

Sanitizing Canning Jars

Answer 5

First let me say that the FDA warns against the hot water or boiling water bath method for canning as it is NOT SAFE! The only FDA recommended SAFE way to can at home is by using a pressure cooker/canner. Boiling water only heats to 212 degrees while in the pressure canner the temperature goes to 240 degrees and does a complete sterilization job that the boiling water method cannot do. Those p/cooker/canners are not that expensive either so, be safe and go that route.

Answer 6

I boil my jars and lids in the same large stock pot for 8 minutes, then I let them "simmer" until I use them, usually filling them with jams or jellies. Pull out the jar, wiping it quickly with a dry dish towel, fill the jar, wipe the rim with wet cloth, quickly pull out lid with prongs and then put ring on. Place to the side and do not allow the jars to touch. If your jam was kept simmering then your jars should seal by overnite. If a jar or two do not seal then place it into the fridge to use.

Answer 7

Of course you have to boil the lids as well, if you dont the bacteria will still be there, And make sure it boils for at least 5min or 500 degree's.

Answer 8

I dont know how long you boil them for. But I've seen my sister boil the lids in another pot though too. And she uses prongs to get them out so she doesnt contaminate them again.