if I am doing a 15 minute water bath can I stack the jars if they are short
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aargersiJune 2, 2022
I say resoundingly no! When canning with a hot water bath you want each jar to stand alone, not touching other jars or the side of the pan. The ensures both even heating and sterilization as well as a secure seal. If you run out of room in your pot, can in two batches.
(But now I am going to see if there’s a double rack available that will allow safe double stacking)
(But now I am going to see if there’s a double rack available that will allow safe double stacking)
NancyJune 2, 2022
Just FYI - I also thought “no” at first, from common knowledge.
Then read the article, endorsed by some county extension bureaus, and now wonder if it might be possible.
Then read the article, endorsed by some county extension bureaus, and now wonder if it might be possible.
NancyMay 31, 2022
BJ Burns - haven't done double-stacking myself when canning.
Have a look at this article, which has opinions both for and against.
And, if yes - how to do it.
Decide partly on your equipment and its capacity.
https://www.healthycanning.com/double-decking/#:~:text=The%20National%20Center%20for%20Home,water%20bath%20or%20pressure%20canner.
Have a look at this article, which has opinions both for and against.
And, if yes - how to do it.
Decide partly on your equipment and its capacity.
https://www.healthycanning.com/double-decking/#:~:text=The%20National%20Center%20for%20Home,water%20bath%20or%20pressure%20canner.
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