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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 05 2009 : 10:26:57 AM
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Hello girls :)
I was wondering if you leave the rings on your canned goods. If not, could I ask why? Just curious if I should store my jars with or without the rings :) Thanks in advance :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
http://merryheartjournal.blogspot.com/ |
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lovelady
True Blue Farmgirl
533 Posts
Toni
Indiana
USA
533 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2009 : 10:47:50 AM
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Hi Sharon!
I take mine off after a day or so, usually when I am getting ready to put them away in my pantry. I think it is recommended that they are removed to prevent any rusting to the jars/lids, and so you can clean the jar neck off in case any food or gunky bits got between the ring and jar during processing. After I open my jar, if there is anything left, like jelly that needs to be refrigerated, I put the ring back on so I don't knock the lid off in the fridge. |
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Bellepepper
True Blue Farmgirl
1207 Posts
Belle
Coffeyville
KS
USA
1207 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2009 : 12:23:59 PM
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I don't know why I do this but I take the rings off the stuff I pressure can and leave the rings on the stuff I water bath. I think the price of rings and lids are getting to where I will probably take them off everything. I ran out of large rings and lids and so did Walmart. Next spring I will stock up more than usual.
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
843 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
843 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2009 : 2:24:40 PM
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I usually leave the rings on, unless I run out. LOL!! Last weekend I put up a bunch of tomatoes and ran out of rings, so I had to steal a bunch from my already canned jars. :) At least it kept me from having to buy anymore....for now.
A person is a success if they get up in the morning and get to bed at night and in between does what they want to do. Bob Dylan |
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Autumn Leaves
True Blue Farmgirl
463 Posts
Jennifer
Northern
California
USA
463 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2009 : 2:48:48 PM
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I store my canned goods in a spare room here in the house so I leave the rings on. I also decorate some of my jars with fabric circles so I use the rings to hold them in place. I think whatever is easiest for you will work as long as there is no danger of rust.
Warm Wishes
Jennifer
Never let yesterday use up too much of today - Will Rogers
http://jenscountrylife.blogspot.com |
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sleepless reader
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
CA
USA
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Posted - Oct 05 2009 : 2:53:11 PM
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You take the rings off after 24 hrs., this way, if your seal is broken, you will know. Otherwise, you could have a jar open and "reseal"(because the ring held it on), potentially full of bacteria that could do you in.If you want to decorate the jars, do so just before giving and think about tying the fabric on with ribbon or raffia instead of a ring.
Hope this helps.
Sharon
Farmgirl Sister #74
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Edited by - sleepless reader on Oct 05 2009 2:54:09 PM |
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Rivergirl_2007
True Blue Farmgirl
332 Posts
Shirley
Karnak
IL
USA
332 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2009 : 06:16:56 AM
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| I leave mine on because I have to stack my jars and do not trust the lids to stay sealed if they get bumped. I know you are supposed to take them off to eliminate condensation and rust, but just can't bring myself to chance it. |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2009 : 07:08:04 AM
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Thank you girls!
I think I will probably leave mine on for storage purposes and gifts. I appreciate everyone's input :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
http://merryheartjournal.blogspot.com/ |
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
1534 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2009 : 09:57:05 AM
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Master canners says to always take the rings off - the only time I don't is if one is stuck and I am worried about forcing it off and breaking the seal. I agree with Sleepless Reader - it could mask an unsealed and unsafe jar. I put the ring back on when I gift it to someone.
Blessings, Sheri
"Work is Love made visible" -Kahlil Gibran |
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Oct 12 2009 : 03:53:50 AM
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I have always left mine on. Same reason, for gifting w/ cute fabric and ribbon.
That, and I also store in the house, so there's no threat of rust b/c we use everything up pretty quickly.
And if something doesn't seal. I'll know regardless.
I have had stuff unseal due to the lid being removed and just moving the jar around too much. Might have been a bad seal to begin with |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
843 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
843 Posts |
Posted - Oct 12 2009 : 11:25:53 AM
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Sharon (sleepless reader) - I have now adopted the practice of taking the rings off after the jars have sealed. I had read your post, the this weekend when I was removing rings to use while canning apple butter I discovered a jar I THOUGHT had sealed, but actually hadn't and had re-sealed just like you said. So now, all rings come off!! Thank you very much for posting that.
A person is a success if they get up in the morning and get to bed at night and in between does what they want to do. Bob Dylan |
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Mamarude
True Blue Farmgirl
107 Posts
Anna
Durango
Colorado
USA
107 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2009 : 6:37:24 PM
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| I took a canning class from our county extension agent this summer and she was adamant about taking the rings off for storage! So, that's what I've started to do. I throw the lid away as soon as I open a jar, I was getting confused about used/new jar lids . I love the plastic lids they have now for storage and freezing, does anyone use those? |
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Autumn Leaves
True Blue Farmgirl
463 Posts
Jennifer
Northern
California
USA
463 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2009 : 9:54:18 PM
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Yes I do and I absolutely love them. They are a buy once and re-use forever item. Pretty cheap too, gotta love that!
Warm Wishes
Jennifer
Never let yesterday use up too much of today - Will Rogers
http://jenscountrylife.blogspot.com |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
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