Many housewives make preparations for the winter. Yes, now there is a fashion for frozen vegetables, but, for example, you can’t freeze cucumbers, and prepare salads (especially on New Year) without this vegetable it is simply impossible. Well, or the same jam. Frozen fruits are not nearly as tasty as sweet jam. And of course, proper preparation for the winter depends primarily on high-quality preparation and sterilization of jars. We inspect future containers for chips and, if all is well, proceed to sterilization. And today we will talk about one quite popular method, such as sterilizing jars in an electric oven. Let's get started.
As we noted above, the first step is to prepare the banks for work. As a rule, empty jars are heated, but there are recipes that involve sterilizing jars with ingredients. In this article we will look at both options. But first, about the rules:
- As we already mentioned, you need to check them for defects. If there is even the slightest chip or crack on it, don’t skimp, throw it away. It won't be of any use anyway. It will either leak air or, worse, simply explode.
- Simply rinsing the jars is not enough. Fill the containers with water (to the top) and leave them there for 2-3 hours. All bacteria and dirt will fall away from the walls and this will allow you to quickly and efficiently wash them.
- It is best to wash them with soda. It not only destroys harmful microorganisms and cleans the surface well, it also absorbs odor well. It is best to wash jars with a new sponge (only printed) on which there are no food residues.
Processing in an electric oven
Not all people have gas ovens. Someone bought electric ovens. But the procedure for sterilizing jars in such an oven is no different from the procedure in a gas oven. Here are the stages of the procedure in an electric oven:
- First, you need to clean the oven well. It should not contain foreign aromas, dirt, pieces of previous pies or anything else that could “impose” the aroma on a clean container.
- It is allowed to place both dry and wet cans in it. It’s just that if you put it dry, then place it with the neck down, if wet, then put the neck up so that the moisture does not become locked in the container.
- At the same time, many housewives put lids (not nylon) on a baking sheet to sterilize them together.
- When the jars are ready and placed in the oven, turn on the oven and set the mode to 150 C. This temperature is enough to destroy all harmful bacteria.
- When the microwave warms up to the required temperature, you will need to hold the jars for a few more minutes (how many will be specifically described below).
- When they are warmed up, you need to take them out. They have warmed up so they will be hot. To avoid getting burned, use dry oven mitts or gloves. If they are wet, then a temperature difference may occur, which will cause the jar to burst. So be careful. It's best to leave them alone for a few minutes until they've cooled slightly. Also, you should not take them by the neck, as it may simply break off.
Processing with workpieces
There are also recipes that involve sterilizing jars with their contents. Do not be afraid of carrying out this procedure, because it is no more difficult than warming up empty cans. The procedure with blanks is carried out as follows:
- Place jars of ingredients without lids into an unheated oven.
- Next, the temperature is set to 100 C.
- The jars remain for sterilization for 15-20 minutes. The time may vary in one direction or another, depending on the volume of the container.
- Now you need to get the cans. Take them with oven mitts, very carefully. During heating, condensation forms there, due to which the container may slip out. Also, you should not take the jar by its neck, as at high temperatures it will break off very easily. Therefore, take containers only by the sides.
- When the jar is taken out, they put a lid on it and seal it.
How long does it take to carry out the procedure?
Sterilization time depends on the volume of the container. It is very important not to overexpose it so that it does not burst, but also to underexpose it so that harmful microorganisms do not remain. Approximately containers of different sizes can be kept in the oven for this amount:
- Containers up to 1 liter are heated for approximately 10 minutes.
- Containers with a volume of 1 liter are heated for up to 15 minutes.
- Containers with a volume of 2 liters are heated for up to 20 minutes.
- Containers with a volume of 3 liters or more must be heated for at least 30 minutes.
Microwave sterilization
And finally, I would like to talk about sterilizing jars in the microwave. Many people have this wonderful device at home, which is very helpful around the house. It can also help in sterilizing jars. Many people don’t even know about this method, but in practice it is the fastest way. The only problem is that microwaves are small and it is impossible to fit a 3-liter jar. But you can put it on its side.
The essence of the method is this: we take a jar, for example, 1 liter and pour hot water into it to ¼ of the total volume (that is, in our case, 250 ml). Place the container in the microwave and turn on the 800 W mode. How long should the container be in the microwave? Well, in general, 3-4 minutes is enough. Therefore, this method is considered the fastest. Naturally, there is also a drawback - this is a small number of cans that will fit into the microwave, and the large volume forces the housewife to split hairs.
After we have processed the jar, we take it out of the microwave and set it to dry.
How is the procedure carried out with three-liter jars? Also, you just need to lay it on its side. Pour boiling water into it and place it on its side. It is important that water does not leak out of it. We set the same mode and hold it for 3-4 minutes.
An ideal way to quickly sterilize. However, not suitable when you need to seal large number products, since it is inconvenient to sterilize 1 piece (especially if 3 liters). In this case, it is better to give preference to standard sterilization in a gas or electric oven. Well, or steamed, in a pan.
The end of summer - the beginning of autumn is considered the “hottest” time for housewives. Those who like to feast on prepared vegetables and fruits in winter are forced to spend long hours in their own kitchens, putting jam, lecho, preparing pickles, tomatoes, etc. in glass containers.
To ensure that the preparations do not disappear or “explode”, it is necessary not only to strictly follow the recipe, but also to know how to pasteurize them correctly.
The old-fashioned way of pasteurization
Our mothers and grandmothers did this using an ordinary kettle or a large saucepan, popularly called a boiling pot. How should jars be pasteurized? To begin with, the container must be checked for chips and cracks, since only intact specimens are suitable for preparing preparations for the winter. Otherwise, there is a high probability of losing labor, time and money due to bursting containers.
You need to place an ordinary iron kettle on the stove, fill its volume halfway with water and place the jar on top with the neck down. It is recommended to lay a regular cotton towel at the joint.
How long should jars be pasteurized? Usually each one takes from 10 to 15 minutes, which steals a significant amount of time from the hostess. You can shorten the duration of this process by using a spacious pan that can accommodate a larger amount of containers.
You need to pour about 2 fingers' worth of water into the pan, place a wire rack on top, and place the jars on it, neck down. There are even special pan covers that allow you to disinfect several containers at once. For half-liter and liter jars, five to eight minutes of steaming will be sufficient. Larger containers are kept in the pan for up to 15 minutes.
A well sanitized jar becomes clear and dry and can be used to store washed fruits and vegetables.
Pasteurization methods using household appliances
How should you pasteurize jars in the oven? I must say that this method is the most popular. There is no need to breathe hot and humid air, and the oven can hold quite a lot of cans. And so, clean containers must be placed on the grill with their necks down, turn the oven valve to 140 ⁰C and wait 10-15 minutes.
After this time, the container cannot be removed; it must be allowed to cool. The only condition for such preparation before rolling is that the containers cannot be placed close to each other, otherwise they may burst.
With the development of technological progress and the appearance in the homes of Russian citizens of various household appliances that significantly make life easier, the process of preparing vitamin salads, jams and compotes for the winter has been significantly reduced. Now you can use the microwave to disinfect containers. How to properly pasteurize jars in the microwave?
Firstly, you must remember that a completely empty and dry container cannot be installed in the oven. It is necessary to pour a little water into each pre-washed jar - just a couple of tablespoons, or place a glass of water, filled about 2/3 full, next to the dry jars so that it does not spill out when boiling.
Secondly, it is better to place three-liter containers on their side on a previously laid cotton napkin. After turning on the device at maximum power for about 5 minutes, it is worth observing the process. As soon as all the water from the container or glass has evaporated, the processing can be completed. As a rule, this takes from 3 to 5 minutes.
Not everyone knows that a slow cooker can help kill all the bacteria in a jar. How should you pasteurize jars in a slow cooker? Sterilizing containers in a multicooker also involves pre-cleaning them. Then you need to pour 2-3 glasses of water into the bowl of the device, fix the steamer basket on top and place the container with the necks down.
By selecting the “baking” or “steaming” mode, you can go about your business, giving the device the opportunity to do its job. Some housewives prefer to first boil water under a closed lid, and only then install glass containers.
It will take about 5 minutes to sterilize a small container; a larger container will take a little longer. The advantage of this disinfection method is that the lids can be sterilized along with the jars.
Pasteurization of containers with preparations
How to properly pasteurize jars with blanks? For this you will need the same large saucepan or tank. Place a 2.5–3 cm high wooden or metal grate on its bottom and lay a cotton towel on top.
If there is no grill available, you can get by with one towel. Place containers with ingredients in the bottom of the pan, the filling or syrup in which does not reach the edges of the neck 1-2 cm, cover them with sterilized lids. Now you need to pour enough water into the tank so that its level matches the level of the food in the jars.
How should you properly pasteurize jars filled with fruits or vegetables? If you plan to use lids with clips, then seal the jars with them before pasteurization begins. When applying the clamp, be extremely careful not to dislodge the installed rubber O-ring.
And one more thing - containers with such lids must be completely covered with water. It is clear that only jars of the same size can be pasteurized in the tank at a time. The towel, previously laid on the bottom, should prevent the cans from touching each other and the walls of the boiling water.
The duration of the process is set by the recipe, but overcooking of the product must not be allowed.
The optimal time for heating is:
- half-liter jars are heated for a quarter of an hour;
- One- and two-liter bottles need to be heated five minutes longer;
- three-liter cylinders must be kept in a water bath for at least 25 minutes.
There are two main, most common ways to sterilize jars directly with seams. This is the processing of jars with blanks in boiling water or in the oven.
Within the framework of this material, all questions and important points, how to sterilize jars in an electric oven with blanks. One of the safest ways to sterilize jars, which is very popular among housewives. Here you will learn how to sterilize jars with preparations in an electric oven.
Advantages of sterilizing jars with blanks in an electric oven.
There are quite a lot of sterilization methods. Now I’ll tell you how to sterilize jars in the oven with blanks. This method is the most convenient. Sterilization of workpieces is divided into 2 stages. Stage 1 This is the sterilization of empty jars and lids, Stage 2 sterilization of finished products.
How to prepare jars and lids for sterilization
Stage 1 - Preparing jars for sterilization
A mandatory rule for sterilization is the cleanliness of the jar and lid! Regardless of which preservation recipe is chosen: jam, salads, compotes, it is imperative to sterilize empty jars.
It seems to many that this process is complicated and quite tricky, although, in fact, it is simple and, with skill, will take a minimum of time.
The simplest process for sterilizing empty glass jars is to use an oven.
A mandatory element of sealing is not only a clean and sterilized jar, but also a lid. The lids cannot be sterilized either in the oven or in the microwave. But it will be enough to boil them in water for a quarter of an hour.
We know how to sterilize jars and lids, and our products will last a long time! But that’s not all, you need to perform the main sterilization of jars with blanks in an electric oven.
Sterilization of jars with preparations in an electric oven.
Sometimes the recipe provides for sterilization of jars with blanks. Many homemade recipes require sterilizing vegetables or salads in a jar. This procedure can also be easily carried out in the oven. This can be done without much difficulty. The purpose of the action is the complete destruction of all bacteria and fungi that can spoil canned products and harm human health.
If you need to roll up salad for the winter in sterilized jars, which has also been heat-treated, put the hot contents in warm jars. If the contents of the jar are cold, do not forget to cool the jar so that it does not burst. You can leave the jar unused for a while, just turn it upside down on a clean towel. Sterilization of jars with blanks in the oven is carried out only if the containers are intact - without chips or cracks.
Place the necessary pickles, jams or marinades in the jar. We do not cover the jars with blanks.
In the oven, containers are placed on a wire rack or tray. We place the jars in such a way that they do not touch each other.
How to sterilize empty jars in a gas and electric oven and with blanks And how much time We will talk about this in this article.
The most important stage in the preparation of preparations is sterilization. There are a large number of methods for carrying out this procedure, but the simplest and most easy way- This is sterilization in the oven. Disinfection of glass products is carried out according to the same principle as in electrical, and in gas oven.
Advantages of the method
High-quality sterilization is carried out in the oven.
- The advantage of this procedure is that you will not need to spend a lot of time on additional drying of the containers.
- The main advantage of this method is that there is no need to separately heat each product. The oven can accommodate several glass items at the same time. Its capacity is much larger than a microwave, in which you can sterilize a maximum of 5 containers.
- This procedure can be carried out both with empty products and with blanks. It doesn’t matter whether it’s preparing salads from vegetables or pickled cucumbers and tomatoes.
How to sterilize empty jars in a gas and electric oven: at what temperature and for how long
Preparing the container
Sterilization
- The oven does not need to be preheated.
- Dry containers are placed in the oven upside down, and wet containers are placed upside down.
- Covers for the workpieces are also placed next to the container for sterilization.
- The temperature during the procedure should be 150 degrees.
- Three-liter jars are heated for 20 minutes, and half-liter jars for 10 minutes.
A sudden change in temperature can cause the jar to burst. Therefore, you cannot remove it with a wet towel or oven mitts.
Sterilized containers are placed on a cleaned surface so that bacteria cannot reach them. The container should cool gradually, so it is recommended to cover the container with a towel.
Watch the video! How to sterilize jars, a quick and proven method
For jam
This method is widespread and known to many housewives. The method has many advantages and is not only very effective, but also of high quality. Containers sterilized in the oven gas stove, do not explode, dry quickly, and there is no wet steam during the procedure. Using this method, you can sterilize several containers at the same time without harming their condition.
The entire process of sterilizing containers for workpieces can be divided into several stages.
- Banks are visually inspected for cracks and chips. Glass items with flaws should be discarded as they are not suitable for preservation.
- Containers without defects should be washed thoroughly, using not only water, but also laundry soap and soda.
- The container is placed in the oven on a wire rack. Depending on the humidity of the jars, they are placed upside down or down (described above).
- Turn on low heat in the oven only after all the containers are inside. After this, the temperature is increased to 150 degrees. This indicator is the maximum norm. Small jars are sterilized for 10 minutes, large jars for 15-20 minutes.
- After this, the empty container is removed from the oven using dry gloves or oven mitts. It must be cooled by leaving it covered with a towel for a while.
How long does the procedure take??
The duration of sterilization of cans depends on the volume of the container:
- 0.5-0.75 l – 10 minutes;
- 1 l – 15 minutes;
- 2 l – 20 minutes;
- 3 liters or more – from 25-30 minutes.
How and how much to sterilize jars in the oven with preparations
Sterilizing jars along with blanks is a popular and proven method. Carrying out this procedure is quite simple. The containers with the workpiece are placed in a cool oven. The temperature inside should be constant and equal to 150 degrees. When given temperature regime will be achieved, the duration of storage of the container must be observed.
- Half-liter jars are sterilized for 10 minutes;
- Liter - 15 minutes;
- Two- and three-liter - 20 minutes.
Then, the containers are taken out of the oven one by one and rolled up with lids. Next, the jars are turned over and left to cool. This method is suitable for housewives who have an oven in the kitchen.
- After sterilization, you should not pick up a hot jar by the neck. It may slip out of your hands or the neck may break off on its own.
- You should remove the cans very carefully, with both hands wearing mittens or using oven mitts.
- A white coating may appear on the walls of the container because the tap water is very hard, but it will not cause any harm. It usually appears when jars are sterilized upside down.
- In order not to miscalculate the time required for cooking, you should watch the oven door. After turning it on, it will fog up, and after a couple of minutes it will become the same again. When the last drops disappear from the door, then you can turn on the timer.
- Workpieces should not be placed in very hot containers.
- Metal lids should also be sterilized along with the jars in the oven. Nylon lids must be boiled on the stove.
If all points are followed correctly, winter preparations will remain tasty and healthy for a long time. To prevent cooled jars from bursting while filling them with hot contents, glass items should be placed in a metal bowl.
Watch the video! Review of sterilization of jars with blanks in an electric oven
Pasteurization plays an important role in the canning process. After all, the duration of storage of the blanks will depend on this. The article will discuss two optimal methods of pasteurization. Namely: using the oven and microwave. How to properly pasteurize jars, see below.
Differences in sterilization and pasteurization
Both of these terms mean the same thing - disinfection of containers and products for long-term storage, as well as the elimination of unnecessary harmful substances. The differences between these concepts are as follows: when sterilizing, dishes can be processed at a temperature of 100 degrees. And the pasteurization process involves heating the container to a maximum of 90 degrees. At the same time, vegetables and fruits in containers are disinfected.
How to properly sterilize empty jars in the microwave?
This process is quite simple. It is important to know all the nuances. So let's get started.
1. Wash the jars. They must be clean. It is also worth paying attention to their appearance. They should not be cracked or chipped. If everything is in order, you can move on.
2. Pour a little water into the bottom of each container. Place the jars in the microwave.
3. Set the timer for 3 minutes. During this time, the steam that will evaporate will sterilize the dishes.
4. Open the oven door and use an oven mitt to remove the cans.
This pasteurization method is convenient for small jars. If the container is large and does not fit into the oven, you can put it down. But be sure to pour water.
Now you know how to pasteurize jars in the microwave. It's time to figure out how to process filled containers with preservation.
How to properly pasteurize filled jars in the microwave?
This process also does not require much effort.
1. Fill washed jars with vegetables or salads.
2. Pour marinade into containers.
3. Place the container in the microwave. Important! Never cover dishes with metal lids. They should not be placed in the microwave at all.
4. Set the timer for 3 minutes.
5. Remove the pasteurized jars from the microwave using an oven mitt.
6. Screw on the containers with sterilized lids.
Now you know how to pasteurize jars in the microwave.
Steps for sterilizing empty jars in the oven
1. Wash the container with a sponge and any cleaning agent, you can use soda. You need to clean the jars until all the solution is washed out. That is, the container must be completely clean, not a particle of cleaning agent should remain in it.
2. Place the prepared jars in the oven. They must be placed upside down. The dishes should not touch each other. It is important to maintain the distance between containers.
3. Turn the oven to 90 degrees and close.
4. When the cabinet warms up, pasteurize the jars according to the instructions:
For small containers, the sterilization time is 10 minutes;
For 1 liter cans the holding time is 15 minutes;
For two-liter containers - 20 minutes;
For a three-liter container - 25 minutes.
5. Remove the finished jars using an oven mitt or towel.
Now you know how to pasteurize jars in the oven. We hope you will definitely use these methods.
Features of pasteurization of filled cans in the oven
This is the easiest and fastest way to disinfect dishes. We will describe below how to pasteurize jars filled with preparations.
1. Place your workpieces in clean containers. Pour in marinade (if needed).
2. Place the filled jars in the oven on a wire rack or baking sheet.
3. Cover them with metal lids on top, but not tightly, but lightly.
4. Set the temperature to 90 degrees.
5. Pasteurize the workpieces for as long as indicated in the recipe or in the paragraph described above.
6. Remove the jars using special gloves or a wide towel.
Now you know how to pasteurize jars of ingredients in the oven.
Advantages of disinfecting containers in the oven
1. The ability to immediately process a large number of containers. Unlike microwave or steam pasteurization, the oven can accommodate a large number of jars.
2. With this method, the risk of getting burned is minimal. After all, you need to define the jars in a cold oven. You can take them out when they have cooled down.
3. Minimum operations. Once you set it, you don’t need to run around rearranging the dishes (unlike steam disinfection).
Pros and cons of pasteurizing jars in the microwave
Advantages of disinfecting containers using this method:
1. The pasteurization process is quite fast. In 2-3 minutes the container will be ready.
2. You can prepare several jars at the same time.
Disadvantages of this pasteurization method:
1. Unlike an oven, the microwave area is smaller, which means the number of cans placed in the oven will be less.
2. Tall and large jars filled with preparations do not always fit into the microwave. This means that it is necessary to select containers that are smaller in volume and height. Or pasteurize empty containers.
You already know how to pasteurize jars, but now it’s time to pay attention to the details. But it is on them that the duration and quality of storage of preserved food often depends.
1. When closing, use only new lids. Throw away the old ones, even if they look good.
2. Do not store preserves with vacuum lids for long. The thing is that they only last a couple of months. And if, in addition to this, the neck of the jar is uneven, then air will get inside. And eventually the container will explode, and the contents will spill out or deteriorate.
3. Wash food thoroughly before canning. Unwashed dirty vegetables or fruits will bring you a gift in the form of an exploding jar.
4. When filling the container with its contents, the products must also be hot, just like the container.
5. Pay special attention to the quality of sealing the cans. If you did everything correctly, the lid will not move in a circle. You can also check the quality of the twist in another way: turn the jars over and carefully look to see if it is leaking or if water is coming out.
6. Before pasteurization, carefully inspect the dishes. The jars should not have chipped or burst edges. At the slightest nuance, it is necessary to change the container and dispose of the bad one.
Now you know how to pasteurize jars of preparations in the oven and microwave. And you also learned that these are the two most reliable and fastest ways to disinfect preserved food.
