canning

[mitchellbob]

how hot can you bottle at i know 188 is the temp but what if you were at
200 or 210.


thanks bob

[LawnMowerMan]

When we do bread and butter pickles it comes out of the boiling brine right into the hot jars and the lid goes on so I do not think it matters, I canned a batch today (syrup that is) and I bet it was well over 180 I think that is just the minimum.

[gator330]

I can at that temp all the time. From the finish pot to a filter to the bottle or jug. Just rember any time you heat syrup you need to filter it or you get sand. I work in small amounts so when it already hot I go to the jug with it. Just don't let it go below 180 then you need to warm it again.

[Bucket Head]

Are you using plastic bottles? I would'nt go that high with those. The plastic will be plenty "soft and stretchy" at that point, which is'nt good. Keep the plastic between 180-190 for safety.

Steve

[PerryW]

I reheat the syrup to 198 degrees, filter, and start filling plastic jugs. When the temp drops below 185, I stop.