When jars of cucumbers explode, you feel sorry not only for the wasted effort and time. You have to clean up all this mess – wipe up puddles of brine.
If this happens constantly, you need to establish the cause, and then the blanks will wait for their time in perfect condition.
Let's figure out why jars of cucumbers explode.
1. Containers and lids
There is no way to preserve food without sterilization. In a poorly processed jar, microbes continue to multiply, fermentation begins, gas is released, the lid inflates and "explodes".
2. Errors in the recipe
Vinegar, salt and sugar are added exactly as the recipe states, not by eye. More or less of them will hardly benefit the taste and quality.
3. Cooking technology
In addition to a dirty jar, the cause may be poorly washed vegetables, greens, or an attempt to can salad cucumbers.
4. Bad lid
If air gets into the jar, the preserves will not last until winter. Therefore, the brine is poured to the edge of the jar.
5. Storage
It is important that the workpiece is stored at a constant temperature. Fluctuations reduce the shelf life.
In addition, the jars must be turned upside down with the lid and covered with a warm cloth, leaving it like that for a day.
