Do You Reuse Your Canning Lids?
#21
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I reuse rings and jars. I would NEVER reuse a lid for anything I was going to process!
Exception: For pickles I would reuse those old zinc lids that had the white glass in the top - with new rubber rings, though.
When I read about some of the methods that have been used to preserve/can foods over the years - open kettle, for one - it does make me wonder how so many of us survived so long!
Exception: For pickles I would reuse those old zinc lids that had the white glass in the top - with new rubber rings, though.
When I read about some of the methods that have been used to preserve/can foods over the years - open kettle, for one - it does make me wonder how so many of us survived so long!
Last edited by bearisgray; 08-26-2012 at 03:10 AM.
#23
I hate to be tough like that, but Golly Gee, you could be making up some really good poison there! They don't make instructions to be thrown away. And when you are canning, you want the most sanitary conditions in which to work because that is food to eat and not get sick on! The only time you put a jar in your refrigerator after it has gone through the canning process is when it doesn't ping. And the reason for that is because you probably didn't wipe off the edge of the jar!
I can't understand that person using a used lid. Good Gravy Marie! Edie
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#26
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The new lids are a small price to pay to not have to worry about food poisoning. It's just not worth it. I feel like I'm saving enough money just canning my own grown vegetables without worrying about the seals.
#27
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Join Date: Sep 2010
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I always buy the flat lids new. But like the idea of saving used ones for beans and pastas. I will try to do that from now on. I have started saving small store bought jars and lids for jellies and jams, and they really do seal. I am so glad I learned of this. I just haven't gotten the nerve to seal them in the microwave yet. good luck. I just finished 30lbs of pickled garlic. I am taking a break for a week or two.
#28
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Location: Georgia
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When I empty a jar, I put all three pieces in dishwasher, thn turn the lid upside down, put on shelf to reuse next year. Ring and old lid keeps dirt, bugs etc out and protects the edge of the jar from getting chipped. I never use old lids to reseal jars - just jar and rings.
#29
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I reuse rings and jars. I would NEVER reuse a lid for anything I was going to process!
Exception: For pickles I would reuse those old zinc lids that had the white glass in the top - with new rubber rings, though.
When I read about some of the methods that have been used to preserve/can foods over the years - open kettle, for one - it does make me wonder how so many of us survived so long!
Exception: For pickles I would reuse those old zinc lids that had the white glass in the top - with new rubber rings, though.
When I read about some of the methods that have been used to preserve/can foods over the years - open kettle, for one - it does make me wonder how so many of us survived so long!
It is just not worth the risk.
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