i've just made some nice fruit chutney but am unsure of whether i seal the jars when the chutney is still warm, or whether i wait for it to cool first.
2007-06-23 05:17:53 · 9 answers · asked by shortie_b 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
You put it in the jar while it is still hot. The cooling is what will provide the seal on the jar. The chutney will contract as it cools creating a vacuum and seal the jar. If you let it cool first, the jar will not get a good seal and it will spoil much sooner.
2007-06-23 05:26:26 · answer #1 · answered by chuck w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DONT SEAL THE JAR. place a plate face side down on top until its cooled. When cooled, seal and do what you will.
2007-06-23 05:27:55 · answer #2 · answered by LankyLil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seal while it's hot. The cooling creates a vacuum and will keep better.
2007-06-23 05:30:26 · answer #3 · answered by RustySilva 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you seal the jar while its still hot
2007-06-23 05:21:14 · answer #4 · answered by Baps . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seal them while it is hot otherwise bacteria could get in the food and eventually turn it toxic.
2007-06-23 05:35:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let it cool. Several reasons but i am too drunk to type fast enough.
xxR
2007-06-23 05:21:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe just put the lid on loose while it cools then tighten it
2007-06-23 05:20:51 · answer #7 · answered by Fiddy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I remember right you do it hot to eliminate any air in the headspace..??
What does your recipe say??
2007-06-23 05:46:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cool first
2007-06-23 05:20:53 · answer #9 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋