What is the best way of opening a Kilner Jar (the type with a clip and
rubber ring).
The vacuum seal is so tight I am having a struggle.
It was suggested to push a pin through the rubber ring but I find that
far from easy. I ruined one jar by trying to force a spike in and broke
chips off the glass.
Should one heat up the jar to provide internal pressure?

Couldn't find anything in the FAQ or even trusty Googling.

Mike Williams


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In article >,
mike williams > wrote:

> What is the best way of opening a Kilner Jar (the type with a clip and
> rubber ring).
> The vacuum seal is so tight I am having a struggle.
> It was suggested to push a pin through the rubber ring but I find that
> far from easy. I ruined one jar by trying to force a spike in and broke
> chips off the glass.
> Should one heat up the jar to provide internal pressure?
>
> Couldn't find anything in the FAQ or even trusty Googling.
>
> Mike Williams

I'd be real tempted to involve the tip of a sharp knife -- working it
around the ring and the circumference of the jar. BE CAREFUL. I am not
responsible if you slice anything off or stab yourself, OK? I wouldn't
heat the jar as such, but would probably do it under hot running water
-- for some reason, that would make me feel hopeful about the process.
:-) Go figure. Does this rubber ring have a tab on it? When using
rubber rings and zinc caps years ago, you'd break the seal by tugging on
the tab -- stretching the rubber would change the size and thickness of
it, thereby breaking the seal.

Let us know what works and what it took.
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"I read recipes the way I read science fiction: I get to the end and
say,'Well, that's not going to happen.'" - Comedian Rita Rudner,
performance at New York, New York, January 10, 2005.

In article >,
mike williams > wrote:

> What is the best way of opening a Kilner Jar (the type with a clip and
> rubber ring).
> The vacuum seal is so tight I am having a struggle.
> It was suggested to push a pin through the rubber ring but I find that
> far from easy. I ruined one jar by trying to force a spike in and broke
> chips off the glass.
> Should one heat up the jar to provide internal pressure?
>
> Couldn't find anything in the FAQ or even trusty Googling.
>
> Mike Williams

I'd be real tempted to involve the tip of a sharp knife -- working it
around the ring and the circumference of the jar. BE CAREFUL. I am not
responsible if you slice anything off or stab yourself, OK? I wouldn't
heat the jar as such, but would probably do it under hot running water
-- for some reason, that would make me feel hopeful about the process.
:-) Go figure. Does this rubber ring have a tab on it? When using
rubber rings and zinc caps years ago, you'd break the seal by tugging on
the tab -- stretching the rubber would change the size and thickness of
it, thereby breaking the seal.

Let us know what works and what it took.
--
-Barb, <http://www.jamlady.eboard.com> Arizona vacation pics added 3-24-05.
"I read recipes the way I read science fiction: I get to the end and
say,'Well, that's not going to happen.'" - Comedian Rita Rudner,
performance at New York, New York, January 10, 2005.