First time pressure canning and jar is dented on one side
What caused this and is it safe to store? How do I prevent this from happening in the future? I followed the recipe instructions (posted in the comments) so I’m confused why this happened!
by amidtheprimalthings
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I don’t see a dent. This was asked here before I think and ppl concluded that pressure canning temperatures are nowhere near the temp needed to warp glass
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Glass jars do not dent. That said, always check your jars for chips on the rim or scratches in the body before you pressure can with them. I did miss a chipped rim last year, and I knew because it didn’t seal. If you processed properly, then a sealed jar, even if it looks like it has a defect, is safe
The test for a seal is to try to pry the lid off. Hold the jar by the edges of the lid. Wiggle it. Really try to pull that lid off without resorting to a prying tool. Does it stay sealed? You’re good
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[The recipe I used.](https://extension.psu.edu/preparing-and-preserving-your-own-chicken-or-turkey-stock)
It’s most likely that defect was in the glass but not noticed. If the top sealed you’re likely good.
Assuming your recipe was right.
Or could it just be that I’m overthinking it? When I look at the jar from all angles it actually doesn’t look dented.
https://preview.redd.it/c5scpae7odce1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ce2fe363f16438e14e720de44a5bae6ec22a6e64
I don’t see a dent. This was asked here before I think and ppl concluded that pressure canning temperatures are nowhere near the temp needed to warp glass
Glass jars do not dent. That said, always check your jars for chips on the rim or scratches in the body before you pressure can with them. I did miss a chipped rim last year, and I knew because it didn’t seal. If you processed properly, then a sealed jar, even if it looks like it has a defect, is safe
The test for a seal is to try to pry the lid off. Hold the jar by the edges of the lid. Wiggle it. Really try to pull that lid off without resorting to a prying tool. Does it stay sealed? You’re good