Low Liquid Levels

What Causes Loss of Liquid from Jars in Processing?

  1. Food was not heated before packing in jars
  2. Food was packed too tightly
  3. Used incorrect headspace
  4. Did not remove air bubbles before capping jars
  5. Steam-pressure canner temperature fluctuated during processing
  6. Water in boiling-water canner did not cover jars (need 1-2 Inches)
  7. Jars removed from canner too quickly after processing is complete
  8. Starchy foods absorbed liquid
  9. Pressure canner artifically cooled; not alowed to cool naturally

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Some Jars Have Low Liquid Levels