saraha Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I water bath can in a big stock pot, I don't have a canner. I always put several bands in the bottom and set my jars on top to keep them up off the bottom of the pot. I am canning my last tomatoes and have run out of bands, is it okay to let the jars set on the bottom of the pot? If not, what else can I use to get the jars up? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I water bath can in a big stock pot, I don't have a canner. I always put several bands in the bottom and set my jars on top to keep them up off the bottom of the pot. I am canning my last tomatoes and have run out of bands, is it okay to let the jars set on the bottom of the pot? If not, what else can I use to get the jars up? Thanks! What a great idea to use bands to keep the jars off the bottom. I have always let my jars sit on the bottom and my canned tomatoes do not seem to have suffered. There is a rack one can buy to insert into the pot and lift the jars out all at once. I may break down one day and get one. Lehman's has it, I think. http://www.lehmans.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 No. There is a significant risk the jars will shatter if you set them on the bottom. I have a canning rack that fits in the bottom of my stock pot, and I know the rings work too. I would think anything metal that is flat and even enough for the jars to rest on without tipping would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibliophile Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I have used a silicone baking mat on the bottom of the pot before with success. Also, you don't have to store jars with the bands on. So, if you have any jars that have been sealed for at least 24 hours, you can remove the bands and use them again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Have you ever considered canning the tomatoes using hot tomatoes and boiled jars? I recently spoke about this on my blog, in my siggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshin Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I've used a round cake cooling rack with success. It's pretty much the same as a canning rack but without the handles to lift it up. If you have a pressure cooker, you could take the rack out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth S Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Maybe you can borrow some lid bands from a neighbor real quick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plath Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Are you keeping your rings on your jars after canning? If they've sealed, you should remove them. I wouldn't risk putting them on the bottom-- you risk breakage that way. Ive had it happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leah IL Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Are you keeping your rings on your jars after canning? If they've sealed, you should remove them.I wouldn't risk putting them on the bottom-- you risk breakage that way. Ive had it happen. :iagree:This was my first thought. If you've got rings on jars already canned, take them off and use them. I have a rack in my canner that I use, but it's very thin. I can't see that it holds the jars up very much. Maybe I should try the rings, too- I've broken two jars in the canner this year so far :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I've used a round cake cooling rack with success. It's pretty much the same as a canning rack but without the handles to lift it up. If you have a pressure cooker, you could take the rack out of it. Round cooling rack - great idea and less expensive than the actual canning rack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A home for their hearts Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Empty Tuna cans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plath Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Have you ever considered canning the tomatoes using hot tomatoes and boiled jars? I recently spoke about this on my blog, in my siggy. Lots of people may do this but it's not safe. You cannot see or smell botulism-- it doesn't smell or look like "rot." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraha Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share Posted September 9, 2012 Thanks everybody! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 BTW, I guess google and check, but I was told when I started canning that you should *not* leave the bands on the jars when you put them up for storage. Something about it can mess up the permanence of the seal. I always take mine off, just as soon as the buttons are down and the jars are cool enough to handle. My inlaws just brought me a couple more buckets of tomatoes. It's a happy season! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairie~Phlox Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Have you ever considered canning the tomatoes using hot tomatoes and boiled jars? I recently spoke about this on my blog, in my siggy. I don't believe this is a safe method anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BibleBeltCatholicMom Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 What a great idea to use bands to keep the jars off the bottom. I have always let my jars sit on the bottom and my canned tomatoes do not seem to have suffered. There is a rack one can buy to insert into the pot and lift the jars out all at once. I may break down one day and get one. Lehman's has it, I think.www.lehmans.com :iagree:I, too, just put mine on the bottom of the canner but my grandmother used to use a worn out tea towl on the bottom of hers. It was so old that it had been relegated to that job only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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