With a background in infection control, sterilizing jars then handling them by the rim with unsanitary oven mitts has just negated sterilizing them. They're contaminated.
Well, I put some 20g water in per jar; put the lid on top WITHOUT screwing (well screwed jars could explode); then microwave until all water bubbles at 100°C and vapor comes out; plus ~30% extra time; then handle it with gloves, pouring the water out... This way its a defined saturated 100°C process, the hot vapor sterilizes the lids quickly where its necessary.
@@jude7321 yes. For advanced users, single concave rounded metal objects (lid, spoon, ..) which cover less than 30% of hot stuff do work well. Not convex objects like a fork, or 2 metals nearby or near the metal wall of the mw. Critical for survival though is to know about the effects of pressure buildup ...
I've been doing my jars in the microwave for over 30 years, I would never put microwave on without anything in it other than a damp jar, I put 1/4 of cold water in my jars and heat them until the water is bubbling hot, then I use kitchen towels to pick up and empty water, while there in microwave boil lids on hob, then I up the very hot ingredients eg jam put lid on tight and leave to cool you hear the lids pop as they seal..
Next time use two hands to lift the jars out of the microwave by their sides & not the top. You've just undone the steralization of the top by touching it with the oven mitten.
Hi, great video. See when you shake the tops to get rid of water, is it ok to have a little water left or should you wait until those are perfectly dry?
Shake off as much water as possible, allow it to air dry, the remaining heat will evaporate water residual rather quick. Allow it to completely dry before storing.
If you can sterilize in a microwave in 60 secs. then why do mycologists sterilized culture plates in an autoclave for an hour? Sorry, but something tells me this is not the way to sterilize properly.
Probably because 2 or 3 minutes is enough to sterilize and any longer will cause them to start warping and damage the seal. I suppose it depends on the material of the lid.
With a background in infection control, sterilizing jars then handling them by the rim with unsanitary oven mitts has just negated sterilizing them. They're contaminated.
Short and sweet. Thank you!
As an ex teacher, I would give your video 100% for clarity, knowledge, structure and effectiveness. Well done.
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Thanks for this informative video. Just what I needed without long intro or non-relevant information. Nice background music, too. ❤
Totally agree - great video.
Short and comprehensive! Excellent clip!
Well, I put some 20g water in per jar; put the lid on top WITHOUT screwing (well screwed jars could explode); then microwave until all water bubbles at 100°C and vapor comes out; plus ~30% extra time; then handle it with gloves, pouring the water out...
This way its a defined saturated 100°C process, the hot vapor sterilizes the lids quickly where its necessary.
Did I understand this right, you put your jars with the metal Lids on in the microwave?!
@@jude7321 yes. For advanced users, single concave rounded metal objects (lid, spoon, ..) which cover less than 30% of hot stuff do work well. Not convex objects like a fork, or 2 metals nearby or near the metal wall of the mw. Critical for survival though is to know about the effects of pressure buildup ...
Very nice video 🙂
What's the soundtrack used!? It's lovely 🙂
Thank you for keeping the video soooo simple! X
Thank you for this video! I really love how simple it is.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much. Any unnecessary step that could be avoided in this task is very appreciated❤
I've been doing my jars in the microwave for over 30 years, I would never put microwave on without anything in it other than a damp jar, I put 1/4 of cold water in my jars and heat them until the water is bubbling hot, then I use kitchen towels to pick up and empty water, while there in microwave boil lids on hob, then I up the very hot ingredients eg jam put lid on tight and leave to cool you hear the lids pop as they seal..
DON'T handle the top of the jar with that mitten unless you KNOW it is also sterile.
Very helpful but I have a question. Have lids and rings for tops. How do I sterilize the lids?
Boil them
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Next time use two hands to lift the jars out of the microwave by their sides & not the top. You've just undone the steralization of the top by touching it with the oven mitten.
Hi, great video. See when you shake the tops to get rid of water, is it ok to have a little water left or should you wait until those are perfectly dry?
Shake off as much water as possible, allow it to air dry, the remaining heat will evaporate water residual rather quick. Allow it to completely dry before storing.
@@dietplan101 thank you
would you put all the jars open side down on a clean tea towel after sterilizing? Lids too? Or no?
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I heard somewhere you should NOT boil the lids. It will destroy the rubber seal.
Use water bath or steam canning for more than 10 minutes if you do not wish to sterilize the lids.
Her lids are all metal. No rubber seal in them like the lid & ring combos.
Great video. great music, what is it?
Hammer dulcimer.
I've heard it called "Happy Mandolin" by other youtube channels that use it in their videos.
Nice informative video and the music is nice.
is it to microwave on high?
1000 watts it says.
Thanks for that
I figured you could save me so much time for just 3 jars.
Thank u
"sterilized" is used too loosely....those jars are not sterilized.
No they are what I'd call sanitised.
What is the music?
It's annoying is what it is...
If you leave the lids and jars upright after sterilizing them, you are encouraging new bacteria to land and grow.
If you can sterilize in a microwave in 60 secs. then why do mycologists sterilized culture plates in an autoclave for an hour? Sorry, but something tells me this is not the way to sterilize properly.
Maybe cus the tipe of microorganisms present? Who knows.
Actually, no microorganisms can survive radio wave bombardment in this minute. Any water molecules within the organism will boil.
jar tongs get some
Not enough information
Star San
That microwave is just gross
2mins 😅 feel a little cheated! 😊
2 mins and done 😅? Felt a bit like a magic trick, didn't it? 😊
Lids do NOT need to be boiled for 10 minutes.
Why don't you think so? They can harbor bacteria like anything else.
I would propose just a quick wipe down with an alcohol wipe though instead.
Probably because 2 or 3 minutes is enough to sterilize and any longer will cause them to start warping and damage the seal. I suppose it depends on the material of the lid.
@@dustinsmith8341 Or vinegar maybe?
How can anything “sterile” come out of a microwave that hasn’t been cleaned this century? 🤢
Microwaves are cheap, who cares. Are you blind? There are 3 jars IN the microwave, thats not empty buddy.
Socrates Nietzsche I
The way a microwave works is by heating up the water in whatever you’re putting inside. By “empty” this person means “dry”
@@salemwolf4506 So would it be a touch more useful to leave about half an inch of water inside each jar?