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beekeepersgirl
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Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
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Posted - Oct 16 2009 : 04:39:16 AM
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Does anyone know if it is OK to stack your canned jars? I don't have a lot of storage space and have just finished canning tons of applesauce. I don't know if I should stack the jars or not.
Thank you! Luanne
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doglady
True Blue Farmgirl
   
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Tina
Howard
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Oct 16 2009 : 05:39:18 AM
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Hi Luanne,
I stack my canned jars but I usually leave the rings on so they don't get bumped around. They stack better with the rings on too. Tina
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Aunt Jenny
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Oct 16 2009 : 09:10:34 AM
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I try not to..but to be honest I sure do end up stacking jars most years. Especially jam and applesauce for some reason. I wish I had tons more shelf space than I do. I don't stack anything bigger than a pint jar ever though, and I never stack jars with meat or veggies..not sure why...just my own little rule.
Jenny in Utah Proud Farmgirl sister #24 Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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emsmommy5
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Angie
Buckley
WA
USA
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Posted - Oct 16 2009 : 09:45:38 AM
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I stack things, but I usually have a layer of cardboard in between. If I have the boxes the jars originally came in... I leave the jars in the box and stack the boxes.
Unfortunately, the mice got most of my boxes this last year. arggh.
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1badmamawolf
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Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
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Posted - Oct 16 2009 : 10:04:41 AM
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I have always stacked 2 high, otherwise I don't have enough room, but I always leave the rings on and make sure they are snug before stacking.
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laurzgot
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Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
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Posted - Oct 16 2009 : 7:04:59 PM
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I stack mine 2 high also with the rings on and jars sealed tightly. Laurie
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Alee
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herbquilter
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891 Posts
Kristine
Bonney Lake
Wa
USA
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Posted - Oct 17 2009 : 3:28:18 PM
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I stack 2 high of pints and my DH has put up 2x4's in front of shelves so they won't fall out in case of an earthquake.
Blessings, Kristine ~ Mother of Many & MRET ~ Energy Healing & Wellness Coaching Sessions
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Mary Ann Newcomer
Farmgirl in Training
 
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Mary Ann
Boise
ID
USA
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Posted - Oct 18 2009 : 8:54:32 PM
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quote: Originally posted by emsmommy5
I stack things, but I usually have a layer of cardboard in between. If I have the boxes the jars originally came in... I leave the jars in the box and stack the boxes.
Unfortunately, the mice got most of my boxes this last year. arggh.
Do what you love, love what you do.
The cardboard trick works for me as well. And it did for my MIL for many many years!
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