How to Open a Stuck Jar Lid
Since timing is everything in the kitchen, you'll want to open a jar quickly and get back to your saute' or souffle'. Try these tricks.
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Instructions
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If the jar is new, use a triangular-tipped bottle opener to apply pressure and break the vacuum seal. Do this by placing the triangular tip underneath the lid and pulling the lid away from the jar until you pop the seal.
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If this doesn't work and you suspect that food is stuck in the lid, tap the lid with a wooden spoon to knock away the food.
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Wrap the lid in a dish towel to give your hands traction as you twist. Or put rubber bands around the lid to get a good grip. The rubber bands that hold together bunches of vegetables are ideal.
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If the lid still won't budge, run the lid (not the jar) under hot water for a minute. This will cause the metal lid to expand so it comes off easily.
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Tips & Warnings
If you don't have a bottle opener with a triangular tip, break the vacuum seal by tapping the lid against a countertop.
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Comments
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I had a plastic container with plastic lid so stuck all the air had gone out and the lid was caved in I think it was the microwave did that, no bottle opener would work; certainly do not try a knife -dangerous, I finally had to let some air in by carefully using a corkscrew on the lid to make a tiny hole, then it released. Glass jars are different to deal with.
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Awesome! Using a triangular-tipped bottle opener to apply pressure and break the vacuum seal worked right away! Thank you SOOO much. I was considering asking a neighbor...haha :)
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I thought I was for sure going to give myself arthritis trying to open my giant jar of olives, but thankfully, the can opener trick worked!
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The tip did work with the can opener for me too. However, I did have to use a wooden spoon as well with one of the other jars. I was ready to serve stew with no mushrooms. lol thanks for the tip.
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...The bottle opener trick worked like a charm. I was about to smash the darn thing and just toss the contents in a plastic bag, but that simple fix saved me the effort (and a perfectly good jar!). Thanks!
