How Do I Know If My Jars Have Sealed?
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- With the many different types of canning lids on the market today, it is getting more and more difficult to tell if they have sealed after processing. Here are some tips to help.
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Interesting! I always just try to pick it up by the edge of the lid. I learned this after a couple of false seals which had just enough vacuum to bring the “bubble” down but were not actually properly sealed, and in a few days the air came back in and the lids detached. Not sure what caused that, but ever since, I’ve been using my fingertips or even nails to pick the jar up a couple inches off the table top, and this test has never failed me. Thought I’d share for Deaf & HoH viewers as another option :)
Yep, that's how I know for sure.
I'm in that camp (HoH)....so it doesn't unseal the jar if you pick it up by the edge of the lid (assuming it sealed correctly)??
@@Isaiah41_10 in my experience, a properly sealed jar doesn’t open for anything but a can opener or knife. That said, I’m just lifting it a couple inches briefly. I’m not doing it for a long time or putting effort into separating the two. I’m just making sure it’s tight.
For example, when I’ve put hot things into a jar, put a canning lid on it, and then put it in the fridge, it usually gives a false seal: the button pops down and the lid seems stuck. But if I try to lift it by the lid edge, it pops off almost right away. Sometimes the jar doesn’t even lift at all.
So, to test a genuinely sealed jar just takes a couple seconds because a false seal would easily pop off in that time. Does that make sense? Sorry, I’m in a rush, lol
I also use this method. I’ve never tried the spoon method. I’m pretty new and am always afraid I’m going to make my family sick. So before I open anything I make sure it’s sealed and I hear the hiss when breaking the seal.
Jess--thank you so much for your thoughtful comments on behalf of Deaf and HH viewers. I really appreciate that. Lifting by the lid is a possible option, although one one recommended by the USDA. Seems to me that it would be a really good indicator!
Thank you for responding to my question! I will use the "tone" method in the future to confirm that my lids have sealed. I use Ball lids and the button on them is not actually down, it is flat. I can't wiggle them or take them off but was confused about the "button down" test everyone quotes. I am relieved to know the days I've spent canning have not been wasted. You are my go-to authority for all thon3gs canning. Thsnk you again.
You are very welcome, and we are the ones that should be thanking you for the idea! As you can see, it was also a question many others had as well. I love it when we can help each other out like this!
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@v bachman, kudos to you for getting credit for this video! I absolutely learned through this video to help ENSURE seals & safety.
The more I watch your videos, the more I appreciate your videos. While I watch many canning videos from different folk, you are my ultimate go-to for the obvious reasons. Thank you for your thorough lessons.
Thank you so much!
Oh, my goodness, I found this video just in time! I canned my first batches of raw pack chicken, ground beef, and salsa verde and now I am panicking as to whether or not they have all properly sealed. I did the "lift" test by picking up the jars (gingerly) by the lids and none failed, but the "tap" test (with the fingernail) left me uncertain, not knowing the difference between a proper and failed seal. The Spoons have it! I am forever grateful. Thank you, Pam & Jim! 💋
Thank you so much for these videos. I’m starting my canning journey and am glad to have found your channel.
Thank goodness for this video! I just canned 5 pints of chicken, and 2 of the jars had a false seal. Hubby got these jars at a yard sale with no lids or screw bands. The brands are "Mom's Mason Jars" with an image of a grandma, and "Mason Jar" with an image of a star. Never heard of these two brands; the jars were older but seemed to be nick-free and in good shape. I washed them, ran them through the dishwasher, and heated them in boiling water before use. I filled the jars and used brand-new "Ball" lids plus screw-bands I had on hand. After processing and cooling, the 'button' on Jar #1's lid was clearly up & the lid was loose, so I immediately put a screw band back on it & put it in the fridge. A few minutes later, Jar #2 suddenly lost it's seal, so I put it in the fridge with Jar #1. A couple of hours later I pulled both jars out of the fridge (both had lids + screw bands on) --- both 'buttons' were down, lids looked & felt sealed! My suspicions were aroused and I found Pam's video. I tested every single jar of meat I've canned this month using the spoon & sound method. Sure enough, the two jars in question sounded a hollow 'thunk/thud' while the other jars sounded a higher pitched, musical 'clink'. I have no idea what happened; I'm just grateful for good instincts coupled with this straightforward video.
I'm a fifty-year-old woman that watched her grandmother and her great-grandmother can while growing up :-) I just started teaching myself how to can :-) I had a question about the Mason lids and twisting them, and when I posed that question, it took me to this micro video :-) I felt this was awesome and so helpful :-) you have a new subscriber :-)
Please write a book that encapsulates most or all the methods and terms you’re using such as the caterpillar in bread making. Perhaps include books and sources where you found your info so others can go there and learn about the topic after done watching your videos. Your creativity and ability to help others comprehend whatever you’re teaching is superb.
Thank you for all you do!🌹
Thank you so much for your comments.
Thank you for covering this. I am new to canning and have been concerned about my jars sealing.
Thank you so much for this video! I had just canned some vegetable beef soup yesterday and had not heard them pop! Thanks to you I know they are sealed❤️🙏
So glad I came across your channel. Very informative for someone new to canning. Thank you
You are so welcome!
Thank you so very much for clarifying when your jars are sealed! Just so happened I completed 5 jars of stew meat an hour ago and noticed there was not a button on top of my lids this time, and had not heard the usual “click” I’m used to, so I used your technique of tapping the lid, which answered my question :-) (sealed). Thank you so very much for this video!
What a great video. The newbies really need this lesson. A simple video but a brilliant idea for a lesson.
Thank you so much!
What a great way to show this method. Im adding it to my monthly test of my jars. Ty for teaching and sharing with us all.
Thank you for watching.
Thanks so much for this video! New to gardening and canning so all information is awesome!
Great teaching moment. I'm going to send people over to watch this. I do what you've done, as well as pick up the jar by the ring-less lid. Between the two you'd covered. Thank you!
USDA does not recommend picking up by the lid, but with all the problems being reported with lids today on this thread, I think that is a great way to test!
I've only been canning a little over a year and appreciate your expertise. I've been tapping on the lids to see what's good. I found 2 that I thought looked ok. Thanks!
That sounds fantastic! So glad to have you as part of our community.
Thank you ! That was the easiest explanation I've heard yet.
Very helpful. I’m really new to all of this. I’ve been doing a lot of research and I’m ready to give it a try. Just waiting on first shipment of canning jars. I wondered what it meant did you hear your jars pop. I wondered if I should run for cover. I enjoy your videos and am learning a lot.
Thanks for this information! I'm also new to canning and I realize I have a lot to learn and I'm happy there are so many people willing to share this information.
You are so welcome! Jim
How very simple and clever. Thank you for passing on this knowledge.
You are very welcome.
I am a very careful canner and only do tested recipes. But I have learned SO much from watching your videos and learning I’m doing things properly. Thank you! I had planned on ordering a smoked turkey this Thanksgiving and canning the leftovers like I do with regular turkey but was disappointed to hear I shouldn’t do that since its smoked. I guess I’ll be freezing those leftovers. Keep up the terrific videos!
Thanks! Yes, freezing works.
I am so grateful that you have blessed us with your channel.
Thank you so much--especially for putting it that way. We appreciate that.
So nice of you
Good Morning! Enjoying this info! Have a beautiful day! May God bless us all on this Labor Day!
Thank you so much. It is lovely to have a day off of work. We are working on new videos!
I really love these micro-moments! They are so helpful!!
Teri: Glad you like them! Jim
Oh my goodness THANK YOU....not know what's held me back from canning..thank you again,,,your smart and so kind to help us be safe...
You are so welcome!
I haven’t started canning yet in a couple of days I’m going out to the farm to pick up some fresh produce from the farmer I have gotten myself a water bath canner a couple of recipe books and a pressure canner so I’m going to give it a go. This video was immensely helpful to some city bloke who knows absolutely nothing about canning thank you very much…..
I'm loving these micro moments ❤️
Glad you enjoy it!
So much practical knowledge in a short video. Thanks. Susan B Cypress, Tx
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Incredibly helpful noone explains how to tell just shows.
Thank you haha i wasted 8 cans of chicken,potato,carrots and spinach and got a cheese smell 6months later.
This was super helpful as I am a beginner canner☺️ Thank you for the great tips👍
Glad it was helpful!
What would we do without you? So simple but so effective.
Wow! Thanks.
Thank you for this info. This is my first experience with canning with my sister as my teacher. We are having a difficult time also. I am even brave enough to try pressure canning. Your videos have taught me a great deal. I am grateful to have such a resource.
You are welcome.
I love your videos. I have always wanted to can but I never knew how. Just cooking for myself is hard. I can't eat it all. I just found your videos and now feel confident to give it a try. I have a glass stove top so right now I am trying to find my best option for a canner. They are all expensive in this situation. I watched your video that compared 2 different digital canners. Thank you again! You have been a tremendous help.
You are so welcome! Thanks for your kind words.
It was extremely helpful, thank you and to Jim for videoing
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Good info, helpful hint you have to watch until toward the end to see the comparison of a sound of a jar with content inside.
This was very informative! Thank you so much!
We are happy that you got so much useful information from the video. Thanks for watching our channel.
Thanks for the wonderful micro moment, and the music lesson🤗👍🏼🎶 lol
Great info!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
It is so refreshing to see the comments, "I'm new at canning..." because I am, too! I am so glad that "we" are getting back to this wonderful art for whatever reason(s). Thanks for the video, Pam and Jim! I am slowing stocking my cabinets with canned and dehydrated foods! (Can hardly wait on my freeze dryer to get here!)
It is great to hear that you are stocking your pantry/shelves. Please do not forget to use and rotate.
I've been canning for 40 yrs or so & I was afraid it was going to be a lost art. I'm still using my grandmother's pressure canner. I wouldn't give it up for nothing. Take care of your canner & it will last a long time.
Great video.. I use this type of lid.. I get them from the Amish store.. did 3 bushel of tomatoes last week and not one fail.. the way I check is after 8 hours I removed the ring and picked the jar up by the lid. After 24 hours I recheck then wash the jars. Filling the pantry is very rewarding.. thanks Pam & Jim
Thanks for sharing this good information. Many people are struggling with lids right now so glad you found a good source.
Very interesting. I’ve never heard of this technique. Thanks for the information. I’m going to check my freshly canned tomatoes to see if they sing to me. ❤️
THANK YOU...THAT WAS SOOOO HELPFUL. APPRECIATE YOU FOR YOUR PROFESSIONALISM
We are happy that you were able to apply the information.
Extremely helpful! Thank you so much! I had received some jars that were canned and I’ve had them a year. On days that it’s warmer than others I can still hear them popping like theyre sealing. So I will check the way you showed - tomorrow. Thank you again ma’am
Glad it was helpful! Jim
Thank you! I’m going to tap every jar I have recently canned because I was wondering the same thing being a newbie pressure canner!
Yes, Pam taps her lids all of the time for test for seals. Thanks for watching our videos.
Thank you so much for all that you do to help us!!!! You are the best!!!!
It is our pleasure! Thanks.
Miss Pam, I never gave it any thought if my jar was sealed or not. I just listen for the pop of the button becoming depressed!!! You have given me something to think about!!! Excellent Micro moment explaining how one can tell if their jar is sealed or not. If it has a musical tone, it is sealed. If the button is depressed it is sealed. If it has a thud sound, it is not sealed!!! Excellent advise on how to know if your jars are sealed!!!! Always a great idea to be sure your jars are sealed!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!!!!
Thank you.
Dang… this is really helpful! You just saved me from putting two improperly sealed cans of tomatoes on the shelf. Thank you
Newbie to your channel and canning. I did 4 types of beans and green beans today. Thanks for this lesson bc on a couple jars I never hears the pop but the spoon test worked.
Excellent--that is wonderful! And we love newbies here. Welcome!
Thank you for sharing so much knowledge with us.
You are very welcome.
You put my mind at ease!
I’ve been canning for a while now and the batch of green bean I canned today was the first batch that I was not sure if they were sealed or not. This video gave me peace of mind that they are indeed sealed!
Congratulations! Jim
New to your channel. Trying canning stew meat and ground meat for the first time today. Just the 2 of us so doing small jelly jars and making your meal in a bag idea. I really have enjoyed watching!
Thank you!
Thank you!!! I was searching all over day-before-yesterday!
Glad you found this video! Thanks!
This was so helpful! Thank you! 🙏🏻❤️
Thanks for this information, great to know.Have a blessed evening
Thank you! You too!
What a great video. Such important information to share.
Yes, if the seals leak, we have problems.
Just what i needed to see and hear as i just canned some turkey breast. Some of the lids had that button and other did not sooo as always, wonderful one, this was perfect timing!!!
Thank you!
So glad the timing worked for you! Thanks for your comments.
Perfect information for newbies like me!!! Thank you!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks again. You all show us an explan very well.
Thanks for the very kind words.
Great demo! Very informative! Thank you!❤️
Nannee: You are so welcome! Jim
Very informative and I learned,thanks to you ma'am.
There are lots of companies that produce lids. Many I’ve used have the button. Ball isn’t as reliable as they used to be. Many youtubers have done video on this issue but not as thorough as yours. Thank you for this. I’m moving away from canning except for small loads and water bath. I like the freeze drying idea. My dehydrating experiences seem to be so hit and miss and more labor intensive. Thank you
It is sad that the brands we once trusted are not so trustworthy now. Many of us are feeling the pinch of lids that don't work.
Made in C H I N A... :( We need our factories back here at home!!
A side note- I have found the Purposeful Pantry TH-cam channel to be extremely help for tips etc on dehydration
@@lobodo988 absolutely
Thank you! This is super helpful :-) Have a great afternoon!!
Thank you! So glad it was helpful.
Thank you I have questioned that myself. I appreciate your tips. May God bless.
You are so welcome, Jim
Thank you for sharing-I found it very helpful!
Thank you so much for this video. It helped a lot!
So helpfull! As are all of your videos. Thank you, suzie
Thank you, I am learning so much from your channel.
I'm so glad! Thank for sharing that.
Very interesting, thank you
Tfs this, it's still sometimes hard to tell by spooning the lids but I found the truth on the button now I can tell. 💜😎 please stay safe and sending hugs to you both 💜😎
Thank you for the tip! I will do a test on mine as well.
THANK YOU!!!!
I’m sooooo ready to start my first canning batch of hamburger meat but this was one of the questions I needed an answer to. I definitely didn’t want to do my first cans of hamburger and all of them be contaminated due to botulism.🤢🤮🤢. Thank you! Very informative video!😊😊😊
So glad it was useful! Thank you.
This was sooo very helpful. Thank you so much once again xo
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Thank you for the tips!
Thank you!
This video was extremely helpful, thank you so much
Glad it was helpful! Jim
Very helpful. Thank you!
Thank you! I had the same question. I love your channel and you're doing a wonderfully job teaching us all about food security and prepareness.
Thanks for watching our channel.
This was a so helpful. The only question I have is about proper handling of a jar and its contents that has been on the shelf, and then found to have lost its seal.
Ditch it. Do not take ant chances. Jim
@@RoseRedHomestead I greatly appreciate your response. My apologies, I did not make my question clear. I plan to toss it for sure. What I should have asked is, I’ve heard some people say you should just toss the entire jar rather than risk coming in contact with botulinum. Was just curious if that’s actually necessary. Seems like you could dump contents and just wash the jar. Thank you again!
I am new to canning and have watched several of your videos. Thank you so much for such in-depth information! I canned peaches and pickles a few weeks back and tested the seal by pressing on the lid before 12 hours had passed. I didn't realize you shouldn't test the seal so early. Using the spoon test today the seal seems good, but I'm wondering if it's possible to create a false seal by pressing on the lids when the jars are still hot. I havent been able to find an answer anywhere and wanted to see if you might know. I also stored the jars without the ring.
Thank you! Never knew this.
My MNL gives us canned peaches every year.
This was great 👍🏻 very informative ☺️
So glad it was useful. Thanks.
Have a good day and thank you again.
You are welcome! You too.
Thanks again. Another helpful video. 😀
Happy to help!
Thank you ... thank you ... THANK YOU! I just water bath canned some diced tomatoes last night and when I checked this morning, I was a little skeptical about one of the jars. Sure enough, it did NOT seal according to this little test! Now, what to do with it ... throw it out or use it today for something. I'll have to research that. Thanks again!
Excellent advice
Hi Pam, firstly you are amazing. Thank you for convincing me I can become a canner with your wonderful videos.
HELP! I ‘tried’ to can some pickles but need some guidance. I’ve packed my jars with pickles,poured boiling brine, put a seal and band, they have sat overnight and cooled because it was way too late to water bath. Some jars the button did not go down therefor not sealed. Some jars I’ve pushed the button down and now have stayed down. Can I replace the seals with new ones and water bath the jars that are not sealed?
Start with cold water and let the jars warm up to a boil with the water.
So basically can I open up the jars, debubble, and water bath the pickles even though they have cooled off from the boiling brine that was poured on them last night.
Thank you for helping a beginner 😊
Oh my gosh! That was so interesting. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it! Jim
Hi
watched many of your canning videos, learning. thanks for all the comprehensive in depth information and guidance.
Wanted to ask, does the canner get very hot? more then normal cooking.
if the stove is close to a window, is it safe? will it harm the window? the big differences of temperature outside and inside?
Asking about for example the presto pressure canner.
Thanks.
Great tips! I never would have thought of checking the tone. This one test along makes me consider using just the Ball type lids instead of the Harvest Guard lids, since they won't make the same sound. I've also had more seal failures with the resuable lids. It's nice to have reusable lids for times I can't get lids, but I've been debating about whether or not to switch to the Ball lids, and keep the Harvest Guard for emergency use only. Would love your thoughts on that!
So many reports that Ball is now outsourcing from China, so not sure I would do that. I am testing out a new brand soon and will have a review on them shortly.
@@RoseRedHomestead thanks for the heads up. I'll look forward to your review.
You are a Real 'Peach' yourself in how you teach- good job! (Tell the younger one's they too Can do more to!)
Great information for identifying whether something is sealed or not.....does this also apply to water bath canning as well? Love your podcast!
Very helpful. I'm going to check mine right now.
We hope that all of your lids are sealed.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! That was something I needed.
You are so welcome!
Thank you, just finished my first time canning anything, made some salsa, I heard 3 of them pop so far, not sure if I missed the others popping? But will use that method to check them in a couple hours
I had not noticed this sound difference you are demonstrating here. I checked some of my canned food and the same difference showed on my canned food.
Thank you so much….that was so helpful🙏🏻😜
I always worry about me vacuum sealed jars really being sealed! Thank you for this video!
You are welcome. Glad it was helpful.
Great tutorial !
Thank you! Love your videos!
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