How to Open Canned Jar Lid?
How to Open Canned Jar Lid?
Of course, stubborn lids are the first thing that comes to mind when you intend to use the cans you stock in your meals.
In this article we have compiled for you, you will find answers and methods to the question of how to open a tin can, which seems annoying but actually has some practical ways.
The jar lid or canning jar lid sometimes gets stuck due to an extra strong gasket from the factory. To break this seal and remove the lid more easily, you can turn the jar upside down and tap the bottom with your palm. If there's enough room for the contents of the jar to slide in, it sends it all to the lid and can break the seal.
If you're having trouble opening the stuck lid, you may just need some warm water. Place the jar lid under the faucet in your kitchen sink and turn on the hot water. Hold it there while the water heats up and continue to hold it for at least 30 seconds after the water heats up. Alternatively, you can fill a bowl with hot water and turn the jar upside down and leave it there for about 30 seconds. Hot water will help expand the metal cover (more than glass) and make it easier to remove.
Another option for warming the can lid is to use a hair dryer. Set the hair dryer to high heat and blow hot air over the lid for 30 seconds to a minute. This will also warm the lid and help it release more easily.
If you're dealing with a more sticky food like jam or jam, the food can stick to the teeth and cause them to lock up over time. Tapping the edge of the lid (directly over the teeth) several times with a wooden spoon or the handle of a kitchen knife can help loosen the threads.
Instead of tapping the top of the lid to loosen the strings, you can try using a thin, narrow object like a spoon or butter knife to slide it under the lid and gently lift the lid just enough to break the seal. This method should be used as a last resort. Because using something to protect the glass can cause the glass to break, ruining anything inside the jar.
Jars often have slippery metal lids. Sometimes all you really need is something to give you a better grip. For this, you can look for something nearby that is rubber or silicone. You can try placing a textured hand towel or a silicone trivet over the lid for better friction. You can also use a rubber cleaning glove or try stretching a rubber band around the outside of the lid. All of these allow you to better grip the cover, making it easier to bend.
The most common method to open stubborn jar lids is to use pointed materials such as forks and knives to escape the trapped air. Gently lift the lid up with the pointed material you put between the recesses where the lid is on the jar. You can understand that the compressed air is coming out from the sound it makes and you can easily open the lid of your jar.