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Sterilizing jars in the oven is a favorite and proven method of many housewives. Thanks to him, you don’t need to stand near a huge pot of water and be afraid that some jar will burst again. Today, the majority have already switched to more modern methods of sterilization and are very pleased with the results. Let's look at how to properly sterilize not only empty cans, but also containers with blanks.
Sterilizing jars in the oven
The oven is very convenient and easy to sterilize empty jars. And it doesn’t matter at all what size they are. The oven can fit more containers than a microwave or casserole dish. Some housewives also sterilize metal lids in this way.
The jars are first washed and turned over on a dry towel to drain the water. Then the container is placed on a baking sheet with the neck down. You can also simply place the jars on a wire rack. The oven is turned on immediately before placing containers in it. Or immediately after you put the jars inside.
Immediately after the oven has heated to the required temperature, you need to note the time.For half-liter jars it will take at least 10 minutes, liter containers are sterilized for about 15 minutes, two-liter jars are left in the oven for 20 minutes, and three-liter jars for half an hour. You can put the necessary lids next to the jars. But there should not be any rubber parts on them.
Many people consider this sterilization method to be the most convenient. But what if the recipe requires you to heat the jars with the product? Even in this case, the oven can help you out. Below you will see how to do it correctly.
Sterilization of workpieces in the oven
As in the previous case, the jars should be washed in water with detergent and soda. Then they are dried on a towel so that the water is completely drained. After this, the prepared salad or jam is poured into the container. Such seams are processed as follows:
- The container can be placed in either a cold or slightly warm oven.
- Place it on a prepared baking sheet or on the grill itself.
- The top of each container is covered with a metal lid. They are simply placed on top without twisting.
- Set the temperature to 120°C.
- After the oven has warmed up to the desired temperature, you need to keep the container inside for the required time. You need to measure the time from the moment bubbles begin to appear on the surface. The recipe must indicate exactly how long to process the workpiece. If it does not contain such information, then the blanks are sterilized as much as empty containers.
- Next, you need to carefully remove the seams from the oven. To do this, be sure to use oven mitts and towels. The container must be held with both hands. After this, the seams are placed on a dry towel. If it is even a little wet, the jar may crack due to temperature changes.
How to properly sterilize lids
First of all, you need to inspect the covers for any damage. Unusable caps are discarded, and good ones are left for further processing. This can be done in different ways. Some housewives simply put them in the oven along with the jars. Others find it best to simply boil them in a small saucepan.
So, you can process the lids in any way convenient for you. The main thing is to take the necessary time. Whether you boil the lids or keep them in the oven, you need to take them out very carefully. To do this, use kitchen tongs, which are used for meat.
What to consider
For the whole process to go smoothly, you need to remember some rules:
- The container can be heated at different temperatures, from 100 to 200 degrees. The holding time of the cans must be changed depending on the temperature; if the temperature is high, then the time is reduced accordingly.
- You need to be very careful when removing the container from the oven. Also, she should not be kept indoors for a long time after this. The finished preserves for the winter are immediately poured into hot jars. If the container cools down, it may burst due to temperature changes.
- For cold seaming, containers, on the contrary, must first be cooled and only then filled with contents.
Some people believe that lids should not be heated in the oven. Also, under no circumstances should you use a microwave for these purposes. It is best to simply boil them in water for 15 minutes. But jars can be sterilized in a microwave oven.It is no less convenient than in the oven. And the most important advantage of such methods is that there will be no fumes in the room. You will feel comfortable and not get tired at all, since you will not breathe heavy humid air.
Conclusion
How nice it is when preparing canned food for the winter is not tiring and does not cause any inconvenience. Sterilization of workpieces in the oven occurs exactly this way. No huge pots or large amounts of water are needed. The temperature in the oven with the preparations should be more than 100°C. Jars are sterilized quickly, no more than 25 minutes. If these are half-liter containers, then, in general, only 10 minutes. This is a wonderful method that everyone should try!
