I have currently picked up a new hobby, bottling! but I can't seem to get the bottles to seal sometimes. Can anyone give me some tips. Also need to know how to bottle weiners and ingredients! Thanks to whoever helps me!!! :)
2007-03-05 06:05:28 · 3 answers · asked by kimmay 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Always use new lids. Don't try to re-use lids. Always sterilize the jars, lids and rings in boiling water (for 10 minutes) before filling jars. Don't touch the jars or lids with anything that is not sterile, including drying the jars or lids. Make sure the rim of the jar is clean, use a canning funnel to fill the jars. Screw the rings until they are just snug before the water bath. Screw the rings on tight after you have heated and cooled your jars.
2007-03-05 06:27:05 · answer #1 · answered by John S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you boiling them long enough?
at least 20 minutes for already cooked foods and at least 3 hours for non-cooked foods unless your using a pressure cooker then you need to refer to the guide that came with the cooker.
also try google to get some tips for bottling
2007-03-05 14:16:24 · answer #2 · answered by Greeneyed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes they don't seal. Either you try reheating them or throw them away.
2007-03-05 14:08:46 · answer #3 · answered by Matthew L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋