Tests have shown that it takes just a little tension to tighten a jar. Anything else is just CYA to make sure the manufacturer doesn’t get sued! We users have to pay for it with frustration and sore wrists and fingers.
I have a device that mounts underneath a cabinet. It is “v” shaped, to accommodate different size jars; and small metal teeth to grip the lid. You put the jar in the “v”, then twist the jar. A handy device.
I just finished adding all the ingredients to a wonderfully aromatic marinara with onions, finely chopped carrots and celery (Don’t knock it til you’ve tried it) mushrooms and about ½ litre of cheap red wine (I prefer Almadén) Let it simmer for a few (4 – 6) hours and it will be just right for dinner tonight. Meatballs were cooked yesterday and are in the fridge waiting to be pulled out and zapped in the microwave for dinner. (And luncheon for the clowder)
Tap on a metal lid with the butt of a heavy knife hard enough to make a dimple. This will both reduce the internal vacuum slightly and help break loose the screw thread seal.
if you can’t get the lid open with your lid gripper – a tool every kitchen should have – try slipping a butter knife under the lid gently. you’ll know the lid is ready to turn when you hear a tiny whoosh… ☺
lavender headgear 6 months ago
Make your own spaghetti sauce. Cheaper and tastier.
Gent 6 months ago
Well then haves cheecken instea…oh whoopsie.
a sage 6 months ago
Hot water on the lid sometimes helps. I also have a rubber lid grabber.
grandvitara 6 months ago
Let it be. Call it Cacio e pepe, doesn’t require sauce.
Charles 6 months ago
Pop the seal on a new jar before putting it into the fridge.
Farside99 6 months ago
Tests have shown that it takes just a little tension to tighten a jar. Anything else is just CYA to make sure the manufacturer doesn’t get sued! We users have to pay for it with frustration and sore wrists and fingers.
bobpickett1 6 months ago
hard tap on the bottom
gokar 4,la 6 months ago
They sell spaghetti sauce in jars?
PraiseofFolly 6 months ago
There’s one trick that works every time … and I wish I knew what is!
juicebruce 6 months ago
Channellock Pliers work every time when that tight ;-)
Hoosier Guy 6 months ago
I have a device that mounts underneath a cabinet. It is “v” shaped, to accommodate different size jars; and small metal teeth to grip the lid. You put the jar in the “v”, then twist the jar. A handy device.
Ichabod Ferguson 6 months ago
A simple bottle opener will break the seal and make it easy to open.
VICTOR PROULX 6 months ago
I too have had issues with consumer safe lids.
KEA 6 months ago
I’d swear some of those bottles are hermetically sealed.
Zen-of-Zinfandel 6 months ago
Rubber grip pad.
jhpeanut 6 months ago
Purchase and install “The Grip” jar opener. Using a one handle jar opener is too unmanageable.
ladykat 6 months ago
I what the side of the lid with a knife until it loosens. My daughter says slap the bottom and the lid will loosen, but it doesn’t do it for me.
SofaKing 6 months ago
Learn to make carbonara.
metagalaxy1970 6 months ago
Easy, use either a butter knife or flat head screw driver, put under lid and pop the seal. Easy to open.
jr1234 6 months ago
Have a V shaped jar lid remover under cabinet.
It’s a must.
Teto85 Premium Member 6 months ago
I just finished adding all the ingredients to a wonderfully aromatic marinara with onions, finely chopped carrots and celery (Don’t knock it til you’ve tried it) mushrooms and about ½ litre of cheap red wine (I prefer Almadén) Let it simmer for a few (4 – 6) hours and it will be just right for dinner tonight. Meatballs were cooked yesterday and are in the fridge waiting to be pulled out and zapped in the microwave for dinner. (And luncheon for the clowder)
wildlandwaters 6 months ago
well…you could…but then it’d just be a wad of pasta in your mouth
mistercatworks 6 months ago
Tap on a metal lid with the butt of a heavy knife hard enough to make a dimple. This will both reduce the internal vacuum slightly and help break loose the screw thread seal.
gopher gofer 6 months ago
if you can’t get the lid open with your lid gripper – a tool every kitchen should have – try slipping a butter knife under the lid gently. you’ll know the lid is ready to turn when you hear a tiny whoosh… ☺
eddi-TBH 6 months ago
Jar openers are a vital tool in a Plugger kitchen.
MichaelSFC90 6 months ago
The sauce is worth the effort.
mafastore 6 months ago
I use a piece of plastic leftover shelf liner which is made to grip what is on it.
My problem is that my hands are small (I wear children’s gloves) so I cannot always get my hand around the lid and he has to help me.
The Gun Doctor 6 months ago
My sole contribution to a spaghetti dinner: I have to open the jar.