In the summer-autumn period, when a large number of preparations have to be made, housewives each time think about how best to sterilize the jars. This important step takes a lot of time and effort. But in order for the conservation to be well stored in the winter, it is simply necessary to sterilize it. Now there are many different ways and devices for this. Many have already adapted to the oven or microwave, but few have tried to sterilize containers in a multicooker. Let's discuss in this article how you can do this.
Sterilizing cans in a multicooker
Without sterilization, the workpieces simply cannot be stored in winter. Moreover, it is necessary to sterilize not only the container, but also the lids. Before that, all containers are thoroughly washed under running water with detergent and soda. This is the only way to achieve sterile cleanliness. You can also use mustard powder for washing. Such simple substances, which are always at hand, do an excellent job with the task.
Sterilization in a multicooker takes place according to the principle of the same steaming of cans over a saucepan. To warm up the container, you will need a special container for steam cooking. The lid of the multicooker is left open.
The sterilization process is as follows:
- Several glasses of water are poured into the multicooker.
- You can immediately throw the lids into it.
- A double boiler is installed on top and the container is laid out with the holes down.
- The multicooker is set to a mode called "Steam cooking".
- Half-liter containers are kept in a multicooker for at least 7 minutes, and liter containers for about 15 minutes.
Some models do not have a steamer function. In this case, you can turn on the usual mode for cooking pilaf or baking. The main thing is that the water is heated and boiled. Thus, you can sterilize 2 or 3 jars at the same time, it all depends on the size. Lids are often placed on top of the container, but you can also throw them into the multicooker itself. During the time the container is sterilized, they will also warm up.
When the time is up, you will need to very carefully remove the containers from the steamer. This is done with a towel, holding the jar with both hands. Then the container is turned over and laid out on a towel so that all the water is glass. For seaming, use only completely dry containers. To keep the heat longer, you can cover the container with a towel on top. But it is better to immediately fill them with the contents before the jars are completely cool.
Sterilization with blanks
Some housewives use only a multicooker for preparing blanks. First, they sterilize jars over it, and then immediately prepare salad or jam in it and pour it into clean jars. It is very convenient, since you do not need a lot of different dishes. True, in this case, you will have to make sure that the heat is stored as long as possible. Therefore, the hostesses wrap the jars with towels or sterilize them in another way.
In the same way, you can sterilize the container immediately with the blanks. The main thing is to set the timer correctly. The sterilization time is usually indicated in the recipe. For this, use the same steamer mode or any mode for cooking dishes. You can put metal lids on top of the cans, just do not tighten them. After the time has elapsed, the cans are rolled up and turned upside down. Then they need to be wrapped in a blanket and left to cool completely for a day.
Conclusion
As you can see, warming up cans in a multicooker is as easy as shelling pears. It doesn't matter what model you have, redmond, polaris or any other. The main thing is that it has a steaming mode or just a mode for cooking pilaf or baking. In the same way, you can warm up containers with blanks. It can be pickled cucumbers or tomatoes, jams and salads, mushrooms and juices. With such an assistant, each housewife will be able to make preparations at home without spending a lot of time and effort on it.
Thank! For helpful information. I am now in a city apartment, and in the village I have already adjusted everything for sterilizing empty and full cans. And here I was confused. Thanks for the help! Great, everything is clear.