TIL my packed kraut jar blew its top from no air gap

The lid shot off and covered my kitchen in salty juice. Maybe it's just me but you really need that inch of space at the top.

3 comments

3 Comments

evanpalmer2mo ago

Seriously? That sounds messy but is it really a critical step? Plenty of people fill jars nearly full without a giant mess. How old was your batch anyway?

stellat872mo agoTop Commenter

Last summer in Ohio, I canned peaches without headspace. All jars sealed perfectly. No explosions or mess. So I question how critical it really is. Many home canners ignore this rule. Their results are just fine.

ross.jason2mo ago

Wait, you canned peaches without ANY headspace?