When do you hear the Ping sound of the lid sealing?
I am new to canning. I made applesauce this morning and I pulled them out of the water bath and put them on a towel on my counter to seal, but I never heard the "ping" sound of them sealing shut. When does that usually occur? In the water bath? After the water bath? And if so, how long after you pull it out does that usually take? 5 min or 2 hours?
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There's no real exact time it happens (at least in my kitchen). I've had some jars that come out of the water with the lid depressed and others that take many hours. By the next morning, they should be cooled with the lids depressed. If they aren't, then they should be reprocessed or refrigerated to be eaten right away. :)
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Sealed: There is a high-pitched ringing sound when the lid is tapped with a metal spoon. Unsealed: There is a dull sound when you tap the lid with a spoon. However, this could also be caused by food clinging to the bottom of the lid. If you aren't sure, use one of the other 2 methods to ensure the jar is sealed.How do I know if my canning lids sealed?
Tap the lid with the bottom of a teaspoon. If it makes a dull sound, the lid is not sealed. If food is in contact with the underside of the lid, it will also cause a dull sound. If the jar is sealed correctly, it will make a ringing, high-pitched sound.How long does it take to hear the pop when canning?
It can take up to an hour or even longer for a canning lid to seal, and jars should be left undisturbed for a full day before you check their closures. When 24 hours have passed, check the lids. Press on the center of the lid -- if it doesn't move, the jar is sealed.5 CREEPY Underwater Sounds Ever Recorded
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The real goal is for the lid to turn concave. They're manufactured to be convex (sticking up in the middle). If they're concave on the jar, that means there's a difference in pressure between the inside and outside of the jar causing the lid to be sucked downward.
If the jar has cooled significantly, and the lid is still convex, you could try pushing down lightly on the lid. If it doesn't stay down, you don't have a good seal.
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