Forum Sterilising jars and lids

Hi everyone,

I am trying to find jars and lids that can be sterilised to store food in.Just wondering what brand of jars and lids other people use for this purpose and how you sterilise them?

Thanks so much.

Hi , Hie Family- I buy jars in bulk, which is very convenient as you always have them and you don't have to scrape off the labels  which is a pain. Failing this, the best jars to recycle are the twist and lock ones (not screw top). Sterilise in your dishwasher which should have a sterilise cycle, or put in a pre-heated 140 C  oven for about 6 mins.. Use hot out of the oven. When you fill your jars, put  a metal spoon in the jar and pour over the hot preserve.This will stop the jars from cracking. Using a teatowel in each hand, firmly hold the jar and fit the lid. Immediately turn upside down (do make sure that you have a good seal before you do this!) Leave  to go cold overnight:  you will have a perfect airtight seal by the morning

. Store in a dark and cool cupboard- I wouldn't use a pantry.

Note that recipes will tell you how long the shelf life is and whether preserves need refrigeration. (I have spag sauce in my cupboard that I made last summer,,,)

Hope this helps.

Hi lynnieq,

Thanks so much for the advice! Just wondering where you get your jars in bulk from? What brand are they?

Thanks again!

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