il Thu, 17 Feb 2005 16:44:54 -0500, "Kathi Jones" ha scritto:

>
> "Loki" > wrote in messag
> > > > DO NOT RETIGHTEN screw bands"
> > >
> > > Sounds like CYA and The Idiot Factor to me.
> >
> > Maybe some people don't know that metal contracts when cooling and if
> > overtightened would crack the jars.
>
> Hi Loki,
>
> no, it was the "When processing time is complete, turn heat off and remove
> canner lid. When boil subsides - bubbles no longer rise to surface (3 to 5
> minutes) - remove jars " part that was new to me. I usually lift the lid
> and pull the jars out while boiling water and steam fill the kitchen. Like
> Barb suggested, it's prolly there for safety's (idiot's) sake.

Well, you must like tempting a steam scald, which has waay more
latent heat in it than mere boiling water. Dare I say safety is not
an idiot thing but sensible thing... With my glasses, steam is a
problem purely for it blinding factor. And why stew my hands if I can
watch tv and do it later in comfort. :-)

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Cheers,
Loki [ Brevity is the soul of wit. W.Shakespeare ]