Showing posts with label Canning jars. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Canning jars. Show all posts

Friday, May 3, 2013

Ask Granny... Can you stack home canned foods?








Q. Can you stack home canned foods for storage?

A. Yes, but you need to do it safely...

Photo from ehow.com


Jars should never be stacked just one on top of the other, this can cause seal breakage.

They can be stacked as long as there is something like cardboard or thin plywood between the stacks. Like this...

Photo from Wikipedia
... or 

Photo from foodinjars.com
Simply put the jars back into the jar boxes after filling them and it's safe to stack the jars... but I wouldn't stack them too high, not over 2 or 3.

or...

Found this handy dandy tote at http://www.mypatriotsupply.com/Quart_Size_Jarbox_p/z_jarboxqt.htm

They do sell jar storage boxes like the one picture above for extra safety. In my opinion, they're a little pricey, but if you live in an earthquake zone, it might be worth the investment.
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