Super Quick Video Tips: How to Open a Stubborn Jar Lid

Summary by Krater

Christie Morrison from America's Test Kitchen demonstrates kitchen techniques for opening stubborn jar lids using household items like plastic wrap, rubber bands, gloves, a wooden spoon, and hot water.

From the video

Answers: How do you open a stubborn jar lid?

• opening stubborn jar lids
• kitchen life hacks
• jar opening techniques

What it concludes

• Using plastic wrap, a rubber band, or a rubber dishwashing glove can improve grip on a jar lid.
• Tapping the edge of a jar lid with a wooden spoon helps release air pockets and break the vacuum seal.
• Overturning a jar in a pie plate filled with hot water for about 30 seconds will loosen the seal.
• Putting plastic wrap over the mouth of the jar before screwing the lid on prevents sticky ingredients like molasses or honey from cementing the lid in place.