In the summer, it is important not only to get the vitamins the body needs, but also to save most of the fruits for future use. Preparing for the winter is a great opportunity to enjoy the taste of summer during the cold season. You can stock up on vegetables and fruits for future use in different ways. The fruits are canned, frozen, salted, and fermented. Canning is the most popular of them. At the same time, careful sterilization of utensils is a prerequisite for storing most preparations. A convenient but little-known technique is sterilizing dishes and jars in a slow cooker.
Is it possible to sterilize jars in a slow cooker?
Any housewife knows that in order to successfully store ready-made canned food, the jars in which they are located must be sterilized. This is done in several ways:
- In the oven.
- On the stove.
- In the microwave.
- In a slow cooker.
Housewives often use the first three methods, but few know that this can be done in a slow cooker. You can sterilize glassware for preservation using this device. In addition, this process is easier this way than on the stove.
The advantage of a multicooker is that it can be used not only for preliminary heat treatment of containers, but also for sterilization of jars with blanks.
This procedure can be carried out in a device of any model and with a minimum number of programs.
How does the process work?
When sterilizing dishes, it is important to follow several basic rules:
- the cans used must be intact and without defects;
- Before cooking, you need to wash dishes using detergent, as well as baking soda or dry mustard powder;
- After this, you should thoroughly rinse the glassware with running water.
Next, to sterilize the cans in the multicooker, you should install a wire rack over the bowl for steaming dishes. Place clean, dry jars on it with the neck down.
First, the grate, as well as the bowl itself, must be thoroughly washed with detergent, but without soda.
Pour 2 glasses of water at room temperature into the bowl and turn on the device in the “Steam” mode.
If such a program is not available, then you can use any other one that allows you to quickly boil water in a bowl.
Usually 2-3 small jars are placed on the grill.The top lid does not close during the procedure. 0.5 liter jars are sterilized for 7-8 minutes, liter jars for 15-20 minutes.
After the specified time, remove the hot, clean jars and place them on a clean towel with their necks up. Fill with the prepared product when they have cooled slightly.
Sterilization of jars with blanks
Many recipes indicate that after filling the container with the workpiece, it requires additional sterilization.
This procedure for processing finished cans in a slow cooker is also easier and faster than on the stove or in the oven.
First, place a clean cloth or towel on the bottom of the bowl. This is done to prevent the glassware from breaking during processing. Jars with blanks are placed on top, they are covered with lids sterilized in boiling water.
Carefully pour water at room temperature into the multicooker bowl to the level of the “hangers” of the cans.
Next, you need to turn on the device in any program mode that provides heating up to 100 degrees. Typically, 0.5 liter jars need 10 minutes, liter jars - 15-20 minutes.
After the time has passed, the jars are carefully removed and the lids are rolled up. After this, it is advisable to turn the canned food over and place it in a safe place, covering it with something warm (blanket, blanket).
Compliance with the general rules of sterilization will allow you to preserve the workpieces for future use without problems..
