licia
Executive Chef
I noticed that a couple of things I purchased came in jars that say Mason jar. Are these jars safe to use for canning or preserving? Does "Mason" mean the same as the jars I purchase for canning or preserving? Thanks.
I made a fresh pot of gravy/ tomato sauce and used classico sauce jars with the original lids that came with them. After cooling down i checked the safety seal button on each can and they were not popped. Is it safe to say that the job was successful and can be stored at room temperature ?
I'd say you were lucky. You should always use new lids - same jars are fine - always new lids!
You got two big strikes against you. Use of single construction lids, which are not recommended at all for home canning, and second, using them a second time. Safe? No. Lucky, perhaps.Is it safe to say that the job was successful and can be stored at room temperature ?