GLS soap recipe question...

[DeeAnna]

Yes, if you mean a washcloth on the bottom of the pot, not the jar. Anything will work within reason. Washcloth, cake rack, canning jar lids, a few spoons, an official canning rack, etc. Point is to keep the jar from touching the bottom of the pan.

 

[IrishLass]

I use a round cake-cooling rack to keep my jars from touching the bottom of my pot. I own 2 different sizes- one that's about 9" round and fits in my large soup pot, and a smaller one that fits in my 2 qt. stockpot. I set my jars right onto the rack.

Here is a useful site I found with hints on how to prevent canning jars from breaking: http://www.nwedible.com/help-why-do-my-canning-jars-keep-breaking-reader-question/


IrishLass

 

[hlecter]

Thank you all for your valuable posts! Next time i m gonna try the canning jar method using a double boiler...

 

[Susie]

You truly do not need a double boiler. Just be sure those jars don't touch the bottom of the pot.