3 Exciting Ways to Sterilize Your Kitchen Glass Storage Jars with Lids!

It is the most efficient and convenient way to sterilise glass jars that have lids. This method works well for large batches. How to sterilise using a washer

• Use a dishwasher with a high-temperature cycle that is above 65degC.
• Use warm soapy water to thoroughly clean the lids and jars of the storage containers. Make sure there are no food particles around the lids or jars.
• Place the jars with their lids, upside down and loosely on the top rack of the dishwasher.
• Start the dishwasher on the high temperature sanitize cycle.

Dishwashers have only one disadvantage:

• Some dishwashers do not have a sanitize cycle.
• This method is not suitable for glass jars that are not dishwasher-safe.

2. Using the Heat Sterilisation Method

The traditional method for sterilising storage jars that have lids is to boil them. This is a simple and easy method.

Follow these steps to use this method:

• The glass jars and lids should be thoroughly washed with soapy warm water.
• Fill the stockpot to a level where the lids and jars are submerged.
• Place it on a heat source. Once the water starts to boil, turn down the heat and let it simmer for 11 minutes.
• Remove the jars with the lids carefully from the hot water. Place them upside-down on a dishcloth or drying rack.

This method has the following disadvantages:

• Large batches of glass jars are time-consuming.
• Throughout the entire process, it is important to pay close attention.

3. Using the Pressure Cooker Method

This method works well for large and small quantities of glass storage jars. It is fast and efficient. Follow these steps to use this method:

• Use warm soapy water to thoroughly wash the glass storage jars and lids in your kitchen.
• Then, add the jars to the pressure cooker. Make sure they are upright.
• Close the cooker, and run the 10-minute program. Or follow the instructions in the manual.
• Allow the pressure cooker up to 10 minutes to cool naturally, then remove the jars. You can also release the valve to speed the cooling process.

This method has only one disadvantage: you need a pressure cook, and not everyone owns one.

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