Originally Posted by
ilovequilts34
I made salsa for the first time yesterday and used the spaghetti jars as well as the lids. I sterlized the jars in the oven and used tongs to remove them to fill with the hot salsa. I had boiled the lids for a few minutes and put them on the filled jars. Used hot-water bath for 20 minutes. All "clicked" with in 15 minutes after removing from the hot bath. One jar wasn't completely filled but it sealed and I will use it first. I previously used these jars and lids for jelly and it has always sealed.
My Mom always said you could use those lids from the jelly, spaghetti sauce, etc., one time but after that they don't seal very well. She never had any problems with food spoilage, but always checked to see that the lids had sealed.
themachinelady