5 tips that will prevent your seams from exploding

It is very disappointing if rolled up cans inflate and explode. The reason for this is a violation of canning technology. Let's look at 5 tips that, if followed, will eliminate such troubles.

Tip 1: Wash your vegetables, don't rinse them.

After rinsing tomatoes and cucumbers, lumps of soil or sand may remain on them. To prevent this from happening, soak them in water for a couple of hours, so all the dirt will come off. Its absence reduces the likelihood of seams exploding.

Tip 2. Be sure to sterilize not only the jars, but also the lids

It is necessary to sterilize not only jars, but also lids. If this is not done, then microorganisms located on their surface can multiply and spoil the seams.

Tip 3: Follow the salt to vinegar ratio in the recipe.

You cannot reduce the amount of vinegar and salt in the recipe, even if you do not like sour and salty things. These are preservatives, the proportions of which are calculated. If there is less vinegar and salt, the seams will spoil.

Tip 4. The duration of sterilization depends on the size of the jars

The larger the jar, the longer it needs to be sterilized.If you heat everything the same way, then a significant part of the seams will eventually spoil.

Tip 5. Check the seals of the jars

There is no need to rush when rolling up cans. Check each lid to make sure it presses the elastic on the neck all the way. Lack of 100% tightness will result in damage to the seals.