>>>How again do I test a seal?<<<
If the center is not sucked down, it has not sealed. If you just push down a bit on the center of the lid, it should not pop like a childs clicker (remember those little froggy things?).
The pushing a bit on the side comes tomorrow when you take the rings off. Then wash the jars and dry them - then onto the shelf!
I really doubt that the leakage into the cooker came from a failed seal. Remember, it had to vent some of that bubbling air out of the jar to create a vacuum. It is normal to get a bit of aroma and juice in the canner - particularly if you don’t leave right amount of headspace. Most likely if you have a failed seal, it will be because there was something on the rim, jar was overfilled or grease (fat) kept it from making a good seal.
RELAX... Listen for the ping chorus... (should have already heard it by now.)
“If the center is not sucked down, it has not sealed. If you just push down a bit on the center of the lid, it should not pop like a childs clicker (remember those little froggy things?).”
Ok, thanks.
I use one of those clicker thingies in training my cats. Well, cat. I only have one that is smart enough to really train. The others just show up for treats. (ie., they are training me - and doing a darned fine job of it as well!)
“I really doubt that the leakage into the cooker came from a failed seal. Remember, it had to vent some of that bubbling air out of the jar to create a vacuum. It is normal to get a bit of aroma and juice in the canner “
Makes sense. I guess I get to find out tomorrow how I did - what fun!!!
(ps - too lazy to use html!)