Canning sweet hot pickles is simple and only requires a few steps.
Pickles complement everything from hot dogs to sandwiches, and can be eaten on their own. Whether you are given or end up making an excess of sweet hot pickles, one of the best ways to savor and enjoy them over time is by canning them. Sweet hot pickles are a popular variety of pickles that are easy to make, and even easier to can. In just a few simple steps, you can have cans of sweet hot pickles ready to eat at your discretion.
Instructions
1. Sanitize your jars. Using a sponge, wash both the jars and their lids in hot water with soap. Rinse the jars.
2. Fill a large saucepan with boiling water, and using tongs, carefully place as many of your jars as will fit into the boiling water. The water should cover the jars completely. Set a timer and allow the jars to boil for 15 minutes.
3. Fill a smaller pan with boiling water, and place the lids into the water. Repeat the process until all the jars and cans have been sterilized and boiled.
4. Remove the jars one by one from the boiling water using tongs. Dry them with a towel, making sure that you do not actually touch them with your bare hands because they can burn you. Do the same with the lids.
5. Fill each of the jars with your sweet hot pickle mixture, leaving approximately half an inch of space at the top.
6. Wipe the edges of the jars with a damp towel. Place the metal cover over the jar, and then screw on the metal ring tight enough that you feel some resistance. Repeat until all of your jars have been covered.
7. Fill a boiling-water canner or an extra large pot with enough water that the jars will be covered with at least an inch of water. Place the pot on the stove, and bring the water to a boil.
8. Place each of the cans into the boiling-water canner or extra large pot, and allow them to boil for approximately 15 minutes.
9. Remove the jars from the water with the tongs after 15 minutes, and place them on a towel. Keep them from touching each other.
10. Allow the jars to cool overnight or for at least a few hours, and then test the seals. Use your finger to gently press down on the center of the lid. If sealed properly, the lid should not pop. If the lid happens to pop or make a popping sound while you press on it, it has not been sealed. Place the jar in your refrigerator for immediate consumption.
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