2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21
Fruits and vegetables ripen in summer and autumn. An abundance of berries, cucumbers, tomatoes, eggplants and other he althy and natural products appears in the garden, in the market and in the store. At this time, the period of preparation of home preservation begins. Housewives make jams, marinades and pickles so that the family can enjoy delicious homemade delicacies on a winter day.
Home canning is a rather laborious process. In addition to processing vegetables, fruits and other ingredients, sterilization of glass jars for blanks will also be required. Washed containers must be subjected to high-temperature treatment, which will destroy microorganisms. It is most common to do this on the stovetop or in the oven, but it is also possible to sterilize the jars in the microwave or steamer.
Microwave oven and glassware sterilization
The easiest way to sterilize is to use a microwave oven, although this option has its drawbacks. Firstly, two- and three-liter jars will fit for sterilization in the oven only one at a time, and some high containers in generalcan not be placed in the small space of the microwave. Secondly, the consumption of electricity in the household will increase, and you will have to pay more.
Before sterilizing the jars in the microwave, wash them thoroughly with regular baking soda or dish detergent. This is done even with clean-looking containers. Rinse well afterwards to remove all detergent residue. All containers with chips, the smallest cracks, visible contamination must be rejected.
To get the effect of steam treatment and due to the fact that an empty microwave oven cannot be turned on, a little water is poured into each container (about 2-3 tablespoons). After that, they are placed in the microwave. Containers of 0.5 liters can be placed quite a lot (up to 3-5 pieces). A three-liter jar will have to be put on its side, after laying a cotton napkin folded in several layers on a rotating surface.
For containers from 0.5 to 1 liter, turn on the microwave for 3-5 minutes at a power of 900-1000 watts. If the volume of the glass vessel is larger, then the sterilization time increases. The main thing is to remember that the water in the container must boil.
Dry microwave sterilization of jars
Sometimes you just need to get dry sterilized jars. And since the containers will be hot and humid with the first method of heat treatment, you can sterilize the jars in the microwave in a different way.
Disheswashed thoroughly, allowed to dry a little and placed in a microwave oven. Nearby put a glass filled with water by 2/3 of the volume (it is not worth filling to the brim, because after boiling the liquid will pour out).
Sterilizing jars in the microwave is quick and easy, and carefully prepared dishes for preparations are the key to long-term storage and high quality pickles, jams, compotes and marinades. Having practically mastered the process of sterilization in a microwave oven, many housewives give preference to this method in the future.
Recommended:
Baby puree in jars: review, composition, rating of manufacturers
Over time, breast milk or formula alone becomes insufficient for a baby. With normal development and well-being of the baby, pediatricians are advised to offer him baby puree starting from six months. In individual cases, complementary foods are introduced a little earlier, but in any case, this is not recommended before four months
How to sterilize jars in the oven - learn the simple method of our grandmothers
Any hostess will tell you how disappointing it is when, after such hard work, the lids swell or explode. There may be several reasons for this. But the main factor that most often becomes the culprit of a spoiled seam is poorly sterilized jars
How to sterilize baby oil in a water bath?
The skin of a newborn baby is so delicate that nothing compares to it. In the womb, the baby's body is protected by amniotic fluid, due to its composition. When a baby is born, it has to deal with various factors and environmental changes. Sudden changes in temperature and changes in air humidity, as well as wearing diapers or diapers, can cause rashes and irritation on delicate skin. Sterilized vegetable oil will help to correct the situation
How to roll up jars with screw caps, and what you need for this
Any hostess with the onset of the warm season, the trouble only increases. First you need to have time to plant something on the site in time, and then still find the strength to harvest. After that, many are faced with the problem - how to save it so that in winter you can regale your household? The main way to preserve berries and vegetables is conservation
How to sterilize jars correctly
Many novice housewives are interested in the question of how to sterilize jars for pickles and jams quickly and efficiently. There are several simple ways to destroy harmful microorganisms on the walls of glass containers. Jars can be sterilized in a saucepan, in the oven, in the microwave or over steam using a special lid
