Canned some tomatoes last night....when checked this morning, there is no
head space, and looks like air pockets inside quart jars. I used BWB method
for first time.....did I put lids on to tight?

On Aug 22, 1:24*pm, wrote:
> Canned some tomatoes last night....when checked this morning, there is no
> head space, and looks like air pockets inside quart jars. I used BWB method
> for first time.....did I put lids on to tight?

it sounds like what happens when pressure cooking and the pressure
goes up and down. I think they're safe, but may brown due to the air
mixed with the food. you can smack them gently against your hand to
knock the food down and push the air up through the food, which will
help some.

yes i removed air space with spatula...and i did notice that hitting the
side of jars with my hand does bring air pocket to top....but i believe i
must have put lids on to tight.

On Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:24:28 GMT, wrote:

>Canned some tomatoes last night....when checked this morning, there is no
>head space, and looks like air pockets inside quart jars. I used BWB method
>for first time.....did I put lids on to tight?

Did you remove the air spaces with a spatula of some sort before the
lids went on? The rings should only be "finger tight." How much head
space did you leave?
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In article >,
> wrote:

> yes i removed air space with spatula...and i did notice that hitting the
> side of jars with my hand does bring air pocket to top....but i believe i
> must have put lids on to tight.

You can always remove the lids, replace them with new ones, thighten
finger tight and re-process.

If you're at all concerned about safety, it will give you peace of mind.